RAIL: Steel Lifelines
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
