Wallenius extends contracts amidst Trump uncertainty
WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN has locked in key contract extensions just as the automotive industry begins to come to terms with the Trump Administration’s unilateral imposition of 25%...
New Kiwi ferries will have rail capacity
THE NEW Zealand government has unveiled more about its chosen Cook Strait ferries, after Cabinet signed off on preferred vessel and infrastructure options. Deputy PM and rail...
TT Line borrowing limit increased
TT LINE has been forced to seek an increase in its borrowing limits to accommodate the blow-out in the anticipated cost of its new East Devonport Berth 3 terminal. TT Line’s new...
Nortrans secures North West Shelf work
SINGAPORE-based offshore specialist Nortrans has taken an accommodation barge (‘floatel’) on charter after winning work from Saipem, which is the main contractor to Chevron on the...
INCAT’s next-gen hybrid ferry ready next year
INCAT Tasmania has declared its newest 78-metre hybrid electric ferry is on track for operation in the first half of 2026 - perfectly timed for operators looking to enter service...
Watchkeeping failure caused vessel loss
NEW Zealand’s Transport Accident Investigation Commission has found the 2023 loss of the 25.6-metre steel-hulled trawler Austro Carina occurred after the master left the bridge to...
Projects get ASLET funding for marine emission reduction
EIGHT projects have been selected by Australia and Singapore as part of a $20 million initiative to help reduce emissions in the maritime sector. The Australia-Singapore...
ACCC delays Qube/MIRRAT decision again
THE ACCC has delayed its decision on QUBE Holdings’ acquisition from Wallenius Wilhelmsen of the Melbourne International RoRo & Automotive Terminal until 10 April. It was 27 May...
Australian ports must modernise: Hatch
ACCELERATING challenges of climate change, competition and digitisation mean Australia’s ports and terminals must modernise, global engineering giant Hatch believes. Hatch...
USTR told Trump port, ship fees will cause ‘trade apocalypse’
THE OFFICE of the United States Trade Representative is undertaking public hearings this week into the Trump Administration’s plans to boost domestic shipbuilding and use of US...
MOL announces charter joint venture with CMB.TECH
JAPAN’S Mitsui Osk Lines and Belgium’s CMB.TECH, controlled by the Savery family, have established a joint venture to own and charter a total of nine Capesize bulkers and chemical...
AMSA warns about crew injuries
SINCE 2020, 345 serious crew injuries have been reported to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority from regulated Australian vessels and foreign flagged vessels in Australian...
COSCO Shipping reports strong 2024 results
COSCO Shipping Holdings enjoyed a stellar year in 2024, with volume, revenue and profit all jumping sharply over 2023. In 2024, the revenue from the Group’s container shipping...
ATSB’s hands full with March incidents
THE AUSTRALIAN Transport Safety Bureau has logged three incidents warranting thorough investigation so far this month, one involving a serious injury. The Bureau is collecting...
IMO works on digital transformation strategy
A NEW correspondence group established last week by the International Maritime Organisation has been tasked with is taking action to create a comprehensive strategy that harnesses...
