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All aboard for China Zorrilla

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INCAT HAS SUCCESSFULLY completed one of the most complex maritime operations ever undertaken in Tasmania, with Hull 096 now loaded aboard the heavylift vessel Black Marlin ahead...
All aboard for China Zorrilla

Christchurch rejects DPW-led Lyttelton plan

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CHRISTCHURCH City Holdings, the investment arm of Christchurch City Council, has knocked back a proposal by DP World and local interests to invest in and manage the port of...
Christchurch rejects DPW-led Lyttelton plan

ABL acquires Engage Marine Group

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JAKARTA’s PT Asian Bulk Logistics has completed the acquisition of a majority shareholding in the Engage Marine Group, first foreshadowed by DCN on 27 March. The investment by ABL...
ABL acquires Engage Marine Group

Terminal steps for Devonport works

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SPECIALISED marine equipment has been mobilised on site at East Devonport’s Terminal 2 just as contractors at Terminal 3 report completion of gantry work. Terminal 2 is used...
Terminal steps for Devonport works

Brisbane cats face union action

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MARITIME unions claim the main operator of Brisbane’s river ferry services has chosen to shut down tomorrow rather than negotiate over a new enterprise agreement. The Australian...
Brisbane cats face union action

RightShip in P&I collaboration

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MELBOURNE-founded RightShip and UK P&I club NorthStandard are to work together to reduce unnecessary duplicate inspections and strengthen loss prevention services. This...
RightShip in P&I collaboration

ACCC clears Hapag’s ZIM takeover

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THE ACCC has given the nod to Hapag-Lloyd’s takeover, via the 100% acquisition of outstanding shares and voting rights, of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services. The Commission was...
ACCC clears Hapag’s ZIM takeover

CMA CGM soars in second quarter

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GLOBAL number three container line CMA CGM turned in impressive results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting a 42.4% increase in shipping EBITDA year-on-year, to USD 2.26...
CMA CGM soars in second quarter

ANL fine-tunes TransTas service

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EARLY next month ANL will introduce a number of changes to its TranzTas service between Australia and New Zealand. The carrier says the enhancements are designed to improve...
ANL fine-tunes TransTas service

Just what the doctor ordered: AMSA extends medical network

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QUALIFIED seafarers and coastal pilots will have greater choice and easier access to medical examinations, with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority expanding its network of...
Just what the doctor ordered: AMSA extends medical network

BMT goes One2Three

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SYDNEY-based, internationally prolific One2three Naval Architects has been acquired by the UK’s BMT Group, in a move both organisations describe as strengthening their global...
BMT goes One2Three

Fertiliser alert as MidEast ructions again block shipments

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THE AUSTRALIAN Fertiliser Corporation has urged buyers to remain cautious about fertiliser availability, despite Australia having secured sufficient urea supplies to carry through...
Fertiliser alert as MidEast ructions again block shipments

China congestion hitting SoPac transhipments

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NEPTUNE Pacific has alerted customers to likely delivery delays for Chinese cargo as mainline vessels obliged to skip orts due to severe weather and congestion will miss local...
China congestion hitting SoPac transhipments

Rural transporters want fee freeze to continue

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THE AUSTRALIAN Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALTRA) has joined the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) in calling on the Federal Government to continue the...
Rural transporters want fee freeze to continue

TasPorts seeking new Bell Bay customers

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TASPORTS is actively pursuing new opportunities for the port of Bell Bay and associated industrial area following last week’s confirmation no buyer has been found for the former...
TasPorts seeking new Bell Bay customers