Rio investing in access to Amrun bauxite
WORK has begun on Rio Tinto’s Norman Creek access project at the world-class Amrun bauxite mine on Queensland’s Cape York Peninsula. An initial investment of US$180 million has...
Disney diving into WA shipwrecks
WESTERN Australia’s coastline is home to more than 1600 shipwrecks, many of them rich in history and intrigue with stories yet to be revealed. The Disney+ documentary Shipwreck...
Ernst & Young to provide advice on WA government rail buy back
ERNST & Young (EY) Perth has won a $1.7 million contract to advise the West Australian government on its plan to take back control of the state’s freight rail system. EY will...
Fremantle Pilots sign new deal with Fremantle Ports
FREMANTLE Ports has extended its pilotage services agreement with Fremantle Pilots. The port has issued a statement saying it valued its long-standing and operational partnership,...
Queensland searching for direct export paths from ports
A SERIES of Queensland round tables aims to tackle supply chain challenges to boost exports from the state. The state government is bringing together local producers and global...
CTAA congestion warning in wake of Fremantle bridge closure
THE CONTAINER Transport Alliance is warning transport operators to expect major traffic congestion at the Port of Fremantle with the closure of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge for up...
Austal signs deal as government defence partner
SHIPBUILDER Austal has finalised its agreement with the federal government to establish a new entity, Austal Defence Shipbuilding Australia to build landing craft for the...
$10 billion frigate contract goes to Japan
A $10 BILLION contract has been awarded to Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for up to 11 upgraded Japanese Mogami-class frigates for the Australian Navy. It is understood, the...
Darwin ferry terminal complete
SPECIALIST marine construction company, SMC Marine has completed the $85 million Mandorah ferry terminal at Darwin. The new ferry terminal, for residents and visitors to Mandorah,...
Logistics software developer’s $2.1 billion acquisition of e2open
SOFTWARE developer for the logistics industry WiseTech Global has completed its acquisition of US-based e2open Parent Holdings Inc. E2open is a supplier of cloud-based trade and...
Fremantle Ports leads national charge to reduce ship-generated waste
FREMANTLE Ports is leading the charge to tackle Australia’s poor record in recycling ship-generated waste. The move comes after senior environmental adviser Rebecca James returned...
Fremantle warns of more weather port disruption
FREMANTLE Port is again warning of adverse weather conditions from 1 to 4 August. In a shipping agents memo the port warned that several safety measures would be in place. “To...
Software to save transported fruit and vegetables
AUSTRALIA loses almost 25% of its total fruit and vegetable production in cold chain storage – that’s 1.93 million tonnes lost before it reaches the consumer. Software company...
Funding for isolated Queensland airstrips, boat ramps and seaports
VULNERABILITY of remote Queensland communities highlighted by recent weather events is prompting an $88 million investment from federal and Queensland state governments to protect...
Russian tsunami impacts trade routes
A TSUNAMI triggered by an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia on 30 July is having a widespread impact. West Australian ports like Fremantle and Kwinana kept a wary eye out and...
