RSV Nuyina to share environmental findings with public
ON its first voyage to Antarctica, Australian icebreaker RSV Nuyina has been collecting environmental data to share with the public. The research and supply vessel departed Hobart...
Svitzer applies to terminate agreement with MUA, AMOU, and AIMPE
SVITZER has applied to terminate its enterprise agreement with the Maritime Union of Australia, the Australian Maritime Officers Union, and the Australian Institute of Marine and...
Wharf damaged in crash at Port of Brisbane
A RO-RO arriving in Port of Brisbane crashed into a wharf on Thursday during relocation after coming alongside. It caused minor damage to the wharf. The Glorious Ace, a MOL Line...
"Two sides of the same coin" in division over national cabinet decision
THE Australian government’s recent decision to relax restrictions for freight and logistics workers has triggered an onslaught of support and backlash from within the industry,...
Supply chain strategy progress reported across Australia
THE latest National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy annual report has documented encouraging progress across each of Australia’s states and territories. The 2020-21 report...
Transport industry divided over easing of isolation rules
A GOVERNMENT decision to further alleviate restrictions for freight, transport and logistics workers has divided the industry on the consequences for supply chains. The...
November a record month for Tasmanian exports
TASMANIA has recorded a record international merchandise export figure of $4.25 billion over a 12-month period ending November last year. The numbers had increased 17.3% since...
Swire recommences service between Australia and Pacific Islands
SWIRE Shipping's Australia to Pacific Islands Service is soon recommence, beginning in Melbourne on 31 January 2022, according to an announcement from the company. One of two...
"No immediate relief in sight", but Australia on course to overcome freight challenges: report
AUSTRALIA’S supply chains are set to withstand the current onslaught of challenges under the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy, but poor management of outbreaks could...
CMA CGM Libra Supreme Court ruling sparks industry discussion
MORE than ten years after the grounding of CMA CGM Libra, a UK Supreme Court judgement has found negligent passage planning by masters and officers can render a ship unseaworthy....
A system at breaking point, freight staff shortages impact food supplies
PRESSURE on the freight sector continues to intensify as staff shortages disrupt national food supply lines, leaving customers in the lurch. The rapid spread of the omicron...
Victorian Transport workers included in new key worker mandates
TRANSPORT workers in Victoria who are involved in food distribution are required to receive their COVID vaccination by 12 March, under a mandate coming into force at midnight on...
Poseidon Principles signatories make headway, but climate goals out of reach for some
POSEIDON Principles signatories are making progress in aligning ship finance portfolios with climate goals despite COVID-19 headwinds, according to the association’s latest annual...
Sailors’ Society launches emergency fund for seafarers
SAILORS’ Society has launched a new welfare fund to provide emergency support to seafarers and their families during crises. The Sea Change Fund was set up in response to the...
Crew change indicator shows crisis easing, but new COVID challenges loom
THE number of seafarers working beyond expired contracts is at an eight-month low, according to the latest Neptune Declaration Crew Change Indicator, though the omicron variant...
