News & Resources

The IBC Update

The IBC Update is published on a monthly basis, containing topical local, national and international articles. Features are of commercial significance on issues relevant to readers from a wide range of sectors. The most recent Newsletter can be accessed here.

Trade Opportunities

Trade Opportunities, also published monthly is an import/ export newsletter informing members of potential trade opportunities from around the world. The most recent Newsletter can be accessed here.

Cargo Facilitation Group

The IBC’s Cargo Facilitation Group would like to hear from Northern Territory businesses that have had business visitors from within the region undergo extended questions regarding their bona fides.
These examples will be compiled and forwarded to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to raise at a national level. Please take the time to complete the on-line Adverse Incident Report.

Other

The Small Business and Trade in APEC is a report highlighting the contribution of medium, small and micro enterprises to the Asia Pacific region.

The IBC aims to keep members informed about communications with various stakeholders, including Federal and NT Government officials, other industry associations and Chambers of Commerce, both national and international. Here is the most recent correspondence sent by the IBC:

BP Tangguh LNG Plant Project
Tangguh has the potential to become one of the world's premier LNG facilities-while sustaining Indonesia's position as the world's largest LNG exporter. And in the process, the Tangguh Project aspires to socially and environmentally responsible resource development. Thus, in addition to generating substantial fiscal resources for both the national and provincial governments, the Tangguh Project seeks to catalyze sustainable economic growth, participatory community development and biodiversity conservation.
DBERD has obtained an initial bid list from KJP of some 174 companies. KJP Vendor List Part Two. The companies are grouped under component requirement headings.
Should any of you have any queries on this matter please contact Ray Swann on phone 8999 7845, mobile 0401 115 002 or email ray.swann@nt.gov.au

QANTAS
Qantas has announced a Sydney/Darwin/Mumbai (Bombay) A330 service, offering three direct flights per week from Darwin to Mumbai, India. A two-class Airbus A330-300 aircraft fitted with Skybed sleeper seating will operate from January 2006. As the Mumbai service originates in Sydney, domestic passengers can purchase Sydney/Darwin service. The days of operation are Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.