WA biosecurity inspectors out in full force over festive period
THE WESTERN Australian government is deploying Quarantine WA inspectors at freight yards, the domestic airport and mail centres for biosecurity checks over the festive season....
AMSA issues guidance on risks of transporting EVs
THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority is encouraging ship operators to prepare crews for the risks of transporting battery-powered electric vehicles. AMSA outlined risks and...
Newcastle reports strong November trade
PORT of Newcastle handled 13.4 million tonnes of trade in November 2023, which was a 32.5% increase on the same month last year. Total exports were up 34% to almost 13 million...
China lifts suspensions on Aussie abattoirs
CHINA has lifted suspensions on three Australian meat export establishments. China suspended exports from Teys Australia in Naracoorte, South Australia, Australian Lamb Company in...
Ports remain shut as Jasper closes in
PORTS remain closed on Wednesday as Cyclone Jasper bears down on Far North Queensland. The ports of Cairns, Mourilyan, Port Douglas, Cooktown and Cape Flattery closed on Tuesday...
Ports close in Queensland as Cyclone Jasper looms
PORTS on the Queensland coast have closed as Cyclone Jasper tracks toward the state’s north. The regional harbour master for the ports of Cairns, Mourilyan, Port Douglas, Cooktown...
Tanker attacked in Red Sea
A MISSILE launched from Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen has struck a commercial tanker in the Red Sea. Two US officials told Reuters on Monday the missile caused a fire and...
QLD companies receive coastal shipping grants
MARITIME Safety Queensland has awarded two companies with grants intended to help revitalise Queensland’s coastal shipping industry. Tn Marine in Cairns and ASP Ship Management in...
Two charged over maritime drug bust
POLICE have charged two men for their alleged involvement in the importation of 560 kilograms of cocaine into Australia via a bulk carrier. Authorities seized the cocaine in...
AiP issued for 11,000 CEU car carrier design
DNV has issued an approval in principle for the design of what it claims would be the world’s largest car carrier. The 11,000 CEU pure car and truck carrier would be 234 metres...
Queensland ports brace for Tropical Cyclone Jasper
PORT of Townsville and Ports North are preparing for wild weather as Tropical Cyclone Jasper approaches the Queensland coast. The cyclone was tracking westward toward the coast as...
Maersk prepares to launch first large methanol-fuelled ship
MAERSK is preparing to launch the first of 18 large methanol-enabled vessels currently on order. The containership is due to enter service on 9 February 2024 on the AE7...
ECTA deal boosts Australia-India trade in 2023
THE VALUE of trade between India and Australia has increased significantly over the past year and could potentially have doubled by the end of 2023, according to the High...
WA govt invests in Pilbara freight railcar manufacturing
THE WESTERN Australian government plans to set up a new centre in the Pilbara to boost local freight railcar manufacturing. The government on Thursday announced a $998,000 funding...
ICS launches second Engine Room Procedures Guide
THE INTERNATIONAL Chamber of Shipping has released the second edition of its Engine Room Procedures Guide. The second edition includes updates on future fuels and enclosed space...
