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Pilbara Ports release climate action plan and July figures
PILBARA Ports has released a climate action plan that includes developing the Pilbara Clean Fuel Bunkering Hub, holding ammonia bunkering trials, developing green corridors...
WiseTech and ACFS join forces to streamline container transport
AUSTRALIAN container transport provider, ACFS Port Logistics and logistics software company WiseTech Global have launched a strategic partnership to streamline container transport...
New cleaning rules to minimise sulphur output
AMSA HAS issued new rules for vessels using exhaust gas cleaning systems in Australian waters. Marine notice 2025/04 supports compliance with a sulphur limit of 0.50 mass %...
Woodside CEO gives nod to Federal Court’s Scarborough go-ahead
WOODSIDE CEO Meg O’Neil has acknowledged clearing the final hurdle of its Scarborough Offshore Facility, giving the controversial LNG project the go-ahead. The Federal Court’s...
WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Powering the ports
The West Australian government has made huge investments in port and other transport infrastructure – and is looking to do more. The government responds to a series of questions...
WESTERN AUSTRALIA: The year - port by port
The WA state government has big infrastructure plans to maintain its reputation as Australia’s economic leader Kimberley Ports Authority Over the past year, Kimberley Ports...
Patrick’s electric trucks get thumbs up
A YEAR in, and Patrick’s nine battery-electric terminal trucks at the Port of Fremantle are proving their worth in the industry’s transition to electric vehicles. The trucks and...
WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Broome floating wharf open for business
IN A move that makes the northwest of Western Australia accessible for year-round trade, KMSB is set to open its Broome floating wharf on September 12. The region has long...
Designs underway for TasPorts gateway to Antarctica
WORK the Tasmanian government hopes will establish it as a gateway to the Antarctic and Southern Ocean has reached a major milestone. TasPorts has shortlisted three contactors to...
Simulated vessel fire at Port of Newcastle
THE PORT of Newcastle went into high alert earlier this week as the Port Authority of NSW led a training exercise in dealing with a vessel fire. The multi-agency training...
Police seize more shipping container drugs
POLICE have made another Sydney seizure of drugs in a shipping container. The Australian Border Force (ABF) intercepted the container and examined it in April 2025, after it...
Former Water Corp CEO appointed to Austal Board
WEST Australian-based shipbuilder Austal has appointed former CEO of the Water Corporation, Susan Murphy AO, to its Board to complete what Chairman Richard Spencer described as a...
Crane conceals methamphetamine
AN IRANIAN national accused of attempting to bring methamphetamine into Australia inside crane parts has faced court. The 390kg meth import is estimated to have a potential street...
$26 million haul of cocaine seized from Port Botany container
POLICE have seized 80kg of cocaine found in a shipping container at Port Botany on 11 August and are asking for anyone with information to come forward. Australian Border Force...
Engineering firm approved for US aircraft carrier parts
WA ENGINEERING business Hofmann has been approved to supply components for United States Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. Hofman manufactures a range of high-tolerance...
