Queensland to investigate moving freight from road to rail
THE QUEENSLAND Government is to fund an investigation into improving rail freight on the Mt Isa rail line to unlock an estimated $500 billion of critical minerals in the North...
Unravelling mysteries of the supply chain
UNVEILING the realities of the supply chain will be the aim of a Port of Fremantle Supply Chain Awareness Workshop on 23 July. Organised by Container Transport Alliance Australia...
AAL voted ‘best shipping line’ in AFLAS awards
SINGAPORE-based multipurpose shipping operator AAL has taken top honours at this year’s Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards (AFLAS). The project heavy-lift carrier...
Final contracts awarded for Victorian Inland Rail
JOHN Holland has been awarded the $470 million construction program to complete the remaining eight sites for Victoria’s Inland Rail project. Work includes the Inland Rail...
Jodie Ransom appointed CEO of Fremantle Ports
JODIE Ransom, who has been in the role of acting CEO of the Fremantle Port Authority since the death of CEO Michael Parker on April 3, has been appointed as the new CEO....
Sea trials deliver fuel saving for ro-ro
GLOBAL ro-ro ocean transportation services group Höegh Autoliners is to upgrade seven of the vessels it operates following the success of sea trials to generate fuel savings and...
International Day of the seafarer on two wheels
TO MARK International Day of the Seafarer on June 25, seafarers around Bunbury and Esperance in Western Australia will be given the opportunity to get on their bike. Shaking off...
Action on submarines, frigates and patrol boats
THERE is plenty of action on the naval ship-building front around Australia with submarines, patrol boats and frigates in sharp focus. News that construction has begun at the...
Austal to supply two more patrol boats for Pacific
AUSTAL has added orders for another two Guardian-class patrol boats for the Federal Government, in addition to the 22 previously ordered under the Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement...
Tug Tagon to join Mackenzie fleet
THERE will be a new tug on the block at Esperance in Western Australia in early 2025. The new addition to the Mackenzie tug fleet to operate in Southern Ports’ Esperance will be...
Iron ore hub closure to impact Esperance port
THE CLOSURE of Mineral Resources’ Yilgarn iron ore hub will have a major impact on Southern Ports’ Esperance operation. Mineral Resources managing director Chris Ellison announced...
MMA directors recommend $1 billion offer
DIRECTORS OF Perth-based ASX-listed company MMA Offshore have recommended shareholders accept a $1.07 billion offer from Singapore’s Cyan MMA Holdings to acquire 100% of MMA’s...
Southern Ports cash boost for local organisations
SOUTHERN PORTS has donated $300,000 to support local organisations in Albany, Bunbury and Esperance and is now calling for a new round of applications. Over the past year 41 Great...
WA seeks increased trade with China
INCREASED trade opportunities have been raised by Western Australia Premier Roger Cook with Chinese Premier Li Qiang during a state visit to Western Australian on 18 June. Mr Cook...
MMA Offshore reports improved earnings
PERTH-BASED, ASX-listed marine and subsea services company MMA Offshore Limited has reported an improved earnings visibility and performance in the year’s second half. It reported...
