‘Critical’ plan for Westport rail under way
PLANNING for freight rail upgrades, described as “critical” to the future Westport container terminal in Kwinana is under way. A consortium of engineering firms, Arup Australia...
Windship exec urges Aussie support
PORTS and politicians will be urged to take a more proactive approach to wind-assisted ships during a brief visit to Australia later this year by International Windship...
Hanwha launches US$1.2 billion bid for Austal USA
SOUTH Korea’s Hanwha Group has submitted a non‑binding proposal to acquire Austal USA in a deal valued between US$1.05 billion and US$1.20bn. Austal has confirmed the approach in...
Stevedore stoppage disrupts Broome cruise arrivals
CRUISE ship arrivals into Broome have been disrupted as stevedores and maintenance workers at the Kimberley Ports Authority (KPA) begin a two‑week period of protected industrial...
Austal USA floating dry dock to expand ship repairs
AUSTAL USA is expanding its ship repair capability with the launch of the first dry dock of its kind built for the US Navy in more than 40 years. It has completed and launched its...
Good news weekend for Fremantle Port
IN A GOOD news weekend for the Port of Fremantle the state government has announced record rail container freight numbers and also an earlier than expected completion date for the...
BHP faces second day of industrial action at Port Hedland
BHP has faced a second day of industrial action at Port Hedland over the weekend, with more workers joining stoppages as the dispute between the miner and the Combined Ports...
Shipping cautioned in wake of Port Adelaide sulphur fire
SHIPPING movements at the Port of Adelaide on Friday lunchtime are continuing with heightened caution following the extinguishing of a major fire. The fire occurred within the...
Port leaders highlight collaboration, innovation at PMTA Conference
AUSTRALIAN port leaders joined counterparts from across the Pacific this week at the 48th Pacific Maritime Transport Alliance (PMTA) Conference in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, where...
Patrick Terminals to launch OptiBook at Fremantle
PATRICK Terminals and OneStop are to roll out the OptiBook container‑management platform at Patrick Terminals – Fremantle on Saturday, 5 September, introducing new digital tools...
Port Adelaide evacuated as fire burns
EMERGENCY services have ordered evacuation around a major industrial fire at Port Adelaide. Reports say fire in sulphur being discharged from Ocean Ersa at Berth 29 has...
Ichthys LNG faces court as NT tightens harbour oversight
ICHTHYS LNG Pty Ltd is facing legal action over alleged under‑reporting of toxic emissions from its Darwin Harbour operations, with the Northern Territory Environment Protection...
Darwin Port push continues, Landbridge seeks international arbitration
THE FEDERAL government has reiterated its intention to return Darwin Port to Australian control, with infrastructure minister Catherine King telling the ABC this week that the...
Unions claim BHP stoppage to disrupt 16 shipments
UP TO 16 BHP iron ore shipments could be impacted by this weekend’s industrial action at Port Hedland, according to the combined port unions. The unions have confirmed a two-day...
Pilbara Ports keynote speakers for Safe Ships Safe Ports Forum
MORE than 700 executives from around the world have already signed up to attend Pilbara Ports 2026 Safe Ships Safe Ports Forum in Perth in October. The two-day forum has already...
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