Minister names AMSA's new CEO
THE FEDERAL government has announced the Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s next chief executive officer. On 1 October 2024, Kaylene Dale will take the helm at AMSA,...
New leadership at WISTA Australia
WISTA Australia this week welcomed new leaders aboard and farewelled those stepping down – including president and chair Monika Lemajic and vice president Jessie Mahon. Succeeding...
Rail safety notice issued for operators following collision investigation
THE AUSTRALIAN Transport Safety Bureau has urged training organisations to review rail safety worker competency assessments in response to a grain-train collision investigation....
PILOTAGE: In pursuit of zero harm
THE concept of safety can be – and should be – applied to every function of the maritime industry, but it seems to have a distinct weight to it when considered in a pilotage...
Lyttelton drydock reopens
LYTTELTON Port Company has reopened its drydock, with some improved safety features for dock users and ships’ crews. The drydock has been closed to regular ship repairs since 13...
Freight rail excellence and innovation recognised at ARI Awards
THE FREIGHT and logistics community took out some prestigious awards at the Australasian Rail Industry (ARI) Awards in Melbourne this week. NSW Ports, Patrick Terminals, the...
Australia's Provaris partners with Uniper for hydrogen supply
ASX-LISTED Provaris and Norwegian Hydrogen are partnering with German multinational Uniper in the supply of green hydrogen from the Nordics to Germany using Provaris’ H2Neo...
Offshore wind opportunities for Gippsland coal workforce
A REPORT by EnergyAustralia has outlined a vision to upskill and retool Gippsland’s coal industry workforce to transition into the state’s new offshore wind industry. The...
GHD appoints Aussie ports sector leader
GLOBAL professional services company GHD has appointed Renata Berglas as its Australian ports sector leader. Ms Berglas will focus on connecting GHD’s port and maritime...
Four charged over 306kg meth shipment
THE AUSTRALIAN Federal Police has charged four men over their alleged roles in a plot to import $283 million dollars’ worth of meth into Australia in a six-tonne hydraulic press....
Container management tech to roll out at Newcastle
PORT of Newcastle has become the latest to implement OneStop Modal and the OneStop Vehicle Booking System – two products developed for container management. From today (5 August)...
The MCC Group joins Shipping Australia
SHIPPING Australia has welcomed The MCC Group as its newest corporate associate member. The MCC Group, headquartered in Brisbane, comprises the companies MCC Marine, Marine Cargo...
Air cargo demand surges in June
THE INTERNATIONAL Air Transport Association has reported a surge in air cargo demand in June, citing shipping constraints as a strong contributor to the latest monthly figures....
Re-entry to China boosts Aussie wine exports
A SURGE in wine exports to mainland China in recent months drove the overall value of Aussie wine exports up 17% to $2.2 billion in the last financial year. The latest Export...
MPA and Microsoft join forces on maritime digitalisation
THE MARITIME and Port Authority of Singapore has signed a memorandum of understanding with Microsoft to support the development and uptake of digital systems in the maritime...
