Govt commits $45m to freight-route upgrades
THE FEDERAL government has committed $45 million to 19 priority freight-route safety upgrades. Around $25 million would go to 14 projects under the Bridges Renewal Program, and...
WiseTech to acquire Aktiv Data
ASX-LISTED WiseTech Global has agreed to acquire Aktiv Data, an electronic customs and freight forwarding specialist in Finland. Aktiv Data’s flagship product is nTax, cloud-based...
Cost of ending Newcastle container limits revealed
IPART has determined how much the Port of Newcastle needs to pay the state of NSW to end the legislative process that requires the port to reimburse the state if its container...
Lyttelton revenue "well behind forecast"
LYTTELTON Port Company has said its revenue remained “well behind forecast” for the six months to 31 December 2023. The South Island port reported an operating revenue of NZ$93.14...
Interstate Terminal opens at Moorebank
THE INTERSTATE Terminal at the Moorebank Intermodal Precinct opened on Thursday (4 April) with the arrival of the first interstate train. The Interstate Terminal, located in...
Air cargo demand strengthens in February
NEW monthly data from the International Air Transport Association suggests global air cargo demand is getting stronger. In February 2024, total demand (measured in cargo...
WA ferry under construction at Austal shipyard
CONSTRUCTION of a new passenger ferry, which will operate in Western Australia, has commenced at Austal’s Philippines shipyard. Australia’s Incat Crowther designed the 32-metre...
Master and company fined for pilot ladder failures
A SHIP’S master and shipping company have been convicted over a serious pilot ladder incident in Australian territory waters in 2023. On 25 May 2023, a mooring master providing...
Japan's first LNG bunker vessel delivered
JAPAN’S first LNG bunkering vessel was delivered at Mitsubishi Shipbuilding’s Yamatomachi shipyard this past week. Keys Bunkering West Japan named and launched Keys Azalea last...
Resilient Lady makes maiden call at Freo
PORT of Fremantle welcomed Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady on 2 April as the cruise ship made its maiden voyage to Western Australia. Its first call to Fremantle will be the last...
Eleven arrested over cocaine bust at NZ port
ELEVEN people have been arrested over a shipment of cocaine that arrived at the Port of Tauranga in February. Authorities intercepted 50 kilograms of cocaine under Operation Reach...
NTRO and Tonga partner on infrastructure program
AUSTRALIA’S National Transport Research Organisation has launched a Strategic Transport Infrastructure Advisory Program with Tonga’s Ministry of Infrastructure. NTRO and the...
DNV maritime supports record results in 2023
NORWAY'S DNV has reported record results for 2023, supported in part by its maritime business. The company posted an operating revenue of 31,594 million Norwegian kroner for last...
Sydney welcomes first Parramatta River Class ferry
THE FIRST new Australian-built Parramatta River Class ferry arrived in Sydney this week. Frances Bodkin, the first of seven new vessels in its class, was designed in the Northern...
Air-freight vape haul seized in Sydney
AUTHORITIES are investigating the origin and intended recipient of an air freight consignment found to contain 18,000 vapes. Australian Border Force officers intercepted the...
