World Maritime Day 2026: From policy to practice: Powering maritime excellence
"FROM policy to practice: Powering maritime excellence" is the IMO’s World Maritime Day theme for 2026 and 2027, culminating in the annual celebration on the final Thursday of...
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Ship due in Australia abandoned
A CONTAINER SHIP due to have joined MSC’s Koala service in Hong Kong next week [30 September] was abandoned by its 25 crew yesterday morning for reasons yet to be revealed. The...
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New deputy to succeed Kastrup as PIL chief
THE BOARD of Pacific International Lines has appointed Wan Chee Foong as Deputy CEO, with the intention he succeed Lars Kastrup as CEO in April 2027. Under the succession process...
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Brisbane steels for the future
PORT of Brisbane has welcomed the Queensland Government’s decision to grant Alter Steel’s planned $1 billion steel mill Priority Project status, recognising its economic and...
International focus clear at Ports Australia Biennial conference
GEOPOLITICS and broader international themes have been highlighted during the first morning of the Ports Australia Biennial Conference held in Sydney. The event has attracted key...
Diversify energy to ensure resilience, Jens Meier says
DIVERSIFYING the international energy system is critical to ensure resilience from geopolitical shocks, International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) president and Hamburg...
MSC Fremantle marks 10 years with family celebration
MEDITERRANEAN Shipping Company (MSC) welcomed employees, families and friends to its iconic Fremantle headquarters to celebrate a decade at the historic Cliff Street premises. The...
Industry rallies to help fight childhood cancer as charity golf day returns
THE SHIPPING & Logistics Charity Golf Day returns to Long Reef Golf Club on 23 October, this year in partnership with The Kids’ Cancer Project. The organisers confirm the event is...
PIL expands intra-Asia offering
SINGAPORE’s Pacific International Lines is linking China, Indonesia and Malaysia with two new services as it expands its intra-Asia coverage. PIL says it is enhancing connectivity...
INSIGHT: Cape Falcon grounded and what your business can learn from it
WEEKENDS and holidays are notorious bad luck charms for maritime incidents to occur (especially four day weekends). The consequence of a 24/7 industry is it doesn't neatly happen...
Global marine insurance premiums rise, IUMI says
GLOBAL marine insurance premium income rose by 5.5% in 2025 to USD 42.6 billion, according to new market analysis from the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI). The...
SPOTLIGHT ON: Port or Terminal of the Year Award
WITH seaports being key to Australian economic growth, the category of Port or Terminal of the Year is always keenly sought after. 2026 Sponsor Last year the winner was Darwin...
Supply chain cybersecurity challenges highlighted
INDUSTRY needs to be proactive in ensuring interconnected supply chains do not fall prey to cybersecurity threats. This was a key message from the Defending Digital: Cybersecurity...
KMSB celebrates one year of operation at the Port of Broome
KIMBERLEY Marine Support Base (KMSB) says the first year of operations at Terminal 2 has demonstrated how the floating wharf is expanding what’s possible through the Port of...
OPINION: Cape Falcon grounding - Why doesn't Australia have its own OPA 90 style regime?
FOUR days into the Cape Falcon grounding, the owner is engaging salvors, who can then begin the work needed to shape a recovery plan: side scan for bottom profile, drafts/list, to...
