NT mango deal done with WA
THE NORTHERN Territory has locked in long-term access to Western Australia for its mango growers, finding its way through WA’s strict biosecurity laws. A media release from the...
Spirit IV makes Fremantle en route to Hobart
THE SPIRIT of Tasmania IV officially docked in Fremantle on Tuesday, 12 August, after a six-week, 14,857-nautical-mile voyage from Scotland on its way to Tasmania. Spirit left...
Kimberley Cotton Gin a game-changer for Port of Wyndham
THE LAUNCH this week of the Kimberley Cotton Gin will be a turning point for the Port of Wyndham. The state government says the cotton gin will create a new billion-dollar,...
Grain exporter responds to EU regulations with biofuel voyages
GRAIN Co-Operative CBH has completed its first eight voyages to Europe using biofuel, in partnership with global shipping companies Norden and Oldendorff. The West Australian...
NOPSEMA tells Woodside to stop decommissioning work
WOODSIDE has been ordered to stop decommissioning work in two West Australian gas fields by the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA)...
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...
