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RAIL: Steel Lifelines

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Australia’s ports, cities and communities are connected by a vast, complex rail network that is expanding with trade growth THE SUPPLY chain is full of unpredictability, from...
RAIL: Steel Lifelines

Cruise passenger charged over drug import plot

A CRUISE passenger has been charged after authorities found about 10 kilograms of cocaine hidden in the cabin of a ship visiting Sydney. Australian Border Force officers allegedly...
Cruise passenger charged over drug import plot

Port Marlborough revenue increases in H1 2025

PORT Marlborough has reported “positive progress” in its half-year report, with revenue increasing by 13% in the first half of the 2025 financial year, compared with the same...
Port Marlborough revenue increases in H1 2025

Newcastle Clean Energy Precinct progresses with EIS engagement

PORT of Newcastle has launched into community engagement on the development of its Clean Energy Precinct environmental impact statement (EIS). The community engagement process...
Newcastle Clean Energy Precinct progresses with EIS engagement

New GM at Pacific Tug Group

PACIFIC Tug Group has appointed Kim Jenkins as its new general manager. Ms Jenkins has worked with the maritime services provider for nearly 13 years, her most recent role being...
New GM at Pacific Tug Group

Sea trials a breeze for Newcastle TRAnsverse tug

THE FIRST of two new Newcastle-bound Svitzer tugs has exceeded expectations during sea trials in Türkiye. Svitzer Barrington hit the water in late January, and while there is...
Sea trials a breeze for Newcastle TRAnsverse tug

Eden welcomes largest cruise ship yet

OVATION of the Seas has become the largest cruise ship ever to call Port of Eden, following government approval of planning modifications that open the port to larger vessels. The...
Eden welcomes largest cruise ship yet

Countdown is on for launch of Tassie-built electric ship

INCAT Tasmania has commenced the countdown to the launch of its electric ferry Hull 096. The 130-metre-long catamaran is due to launch in 70 days, on 2 May, as the largest...
Countdown is on for launch of Tassie-built electric ship

Aussie luminaries place among top 100 women in shipping

AUSTRALIA is well represented among the 100 Top Women in Shipping for 2024 with Josephine Clark, Alison Cusack and Sue Dight all making the list. The 100 Top Women in Shipping, an...
Aussie luminaries place among top 100 women in shipping

Ports Australia calls for national action on cybersecurity

PORTS Australia has called for a consultative forum to be set up as part of a strategy to strengthen the national supply chain against cyber threats. Addressing the Parliamentary...
Ports Australia calls for national action on cybersecurity

Qube reports "solid" half-year performance

QUBE has announced a strong set of results for the first half of the 2025 financial year – and the appointment of a new director. Underlying H1 revenue increased 28.4% to $2.09...
Qube reports

QLD on trade mission to India and Singapore

THE QUEENSLAND government is leading a trade mission to Singapore and India with a goal to strengthen bilateral ties with the two nations. Minister for trade Ros Bates is in India...
QLD on trade mission to India and Singapore

NZ energy crisis a blow to Taranaki trade

PORT Taranaki’s total trade for the six months to 31 December plunged 28% compared with the same period last financial year. The North Island port handled 1.48 million tonnes of...
NZ energy crisis a blow to Taranaki trade

TasPorts reports steady trade in H1 FY25

TASPORTS has reported stable and steady trade volumes in its FY25 mid-year report, though a slight dip compared with the same period last financial year due to drydocking of Bass...
TasPorts reports steady trade in H1 FY25

Australia to host landmark regional PSC seminar

PORT state control officers from around the Asia-Pacific region are gathering in Queensland this month for the inaugural Tokyo MOU and Indian Ocean MOU joint seminar....
Australia to host landmark regional PSC seminar