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Baboons, bears and antelopes highlight unusual cargoes for DHL
MOUNTAIN bongo antelopes and bear sculptures were among some of the unusual cargoes moved by international logistics business DHL during 2025. The company has produced a list of...
Mariners mourn “officer and a gentleman”
AN OFFICER and a gentleman with a passion for the welfare of seafarers is how Nigel Porteous OAM is being remembered by the maritime community. Captain Porteous, who lived in...
Christmas boost for global air cargoes
A RISE in global air cargo volumes of 5% in November (year-on-year) has led to suggestions of Christmas having come early for the aviation sector. But this rise in volumes was...
Challenge for sorghum exporters as China lifts US tariff
A DECISION by China to reopen its market to US sorghum may lead to “downward pressure” on volumes and prices of the same commodity from Australia, the Australian Bureau for...
Report highlights new tool for green maritime transition
A NEW digital tool aims to help the maritime sector adopt methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen as fuel sources. This is in the context of the maritime sector experience a shift towards...
AMSA collects digital business gong
A DIGITAL service for seafarers has earned recognition for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority at the Australian Business Awards. AMSA was recognised as an ABA100 winner for...
Engineering first for AAL
OCEAN transport operator AAL Shipping has reported completing one of its “most complex engineering operations” safely transporting 16 bulk commodity transport barges from Brazil...
Wharfies mourn Comrade Freddie
MARITIME Union national secretary Paddy Crumlin has paid tribute to veteran seafarer and activist Fred Krausert who passed away recently. Mr Krausert was described as a seafarer,...
OMC celebrates 30th for under keel clearance technology at Port Hedland
TECHNOLOGY that has helped facilitate the movement of vast quantities of iron ore from the Pilbara has clocked up 30 years since it was first deployed at Port Hedland. The Dynamic...
Celebrations for 20 years of automation at Patrick Brisbane terminal
INDUSTRY figures gathered in Brisbane to celebrate 20 years of automation at Patrick’s Terminals Brisbane AutoStrad Terminal. After taking a bus to the Port of Brisbane, guests...
Patrick and Kalmar enter new deal, as stevedore celebrates 20 years of automation
PATRICK Terminals has used the 20th anniversary celebration of automated straddle operations at Brisbane to announce the signing of a new 10-year strategic supply agreement with...
Intermodal CFO to head Northern Australia Infrastructure Fund
CHIEF financial officer of the National Intermodal Corporation, Neil MacDonald, has been appointed the new chief executive of the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility...
Port of Newcastle protests impede ships
PORT of Newcastle has become the focus of intense anti-coal actions in recent days, with protests and acts of civil disobedience. Activist group Rising Tide on Monday (1 December)...
Christmas cheer for SAL Victoria lunch
THE MARITIME industry gathered at the RACV Club in Melbourne for the Shipping Australia Victoria branch Christmas function. After a busy year, it was a great way to unwind and...
Australian exporters seek European opportunities
A TRADE trends survey by FedEx has highlighted Australian business interest in exporting to Europe. FedEx (full name Federal Express Corporation) is one of the world's largest...
