BREAKING NEWS: Cape Falcon refloats
CAPESIZE bulker Cape Falcon, aground off Gladstone since Friday afternoon [18 September], appears to have floated off relatively unaided this morning. Attended only by Boluda’s...
Port of LA head reflects upon changing trade trends
PORT of Los Angeles executive director Gene Seroka has used a presentation in Sydney to reflect upon the changing nature of trade. Speaking to the Ports Australia Biennial, Mr...
Senator McKenzie defends the role of diesel in national economy
OPPOSITION politician Bridget McKenzie has used the Ports Australia Biennial Conference in Sydney to defend the ongoing role of diesel fuel for the national economy. While wars in...
International focus clear at Ports Australia Biennial conference
GEOPOLITICS and broader international themes have been highlighted during the first morning of the Ports Australia Biennial Conference held in Sydney. The event has attracted key...
Diversify energy to ensure resilience, Jens Meier says
DIVERSIFYING the international energy system is critical to ensure resilience from geopolitical shocks, International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) president and Hamburg...
Global marine insurance premiums rise, IUMI says
GLOBAL marine insurance premium income rose by 5.5% in 2025 to USD 42.6 billion, according to new market analysis from the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI). The...
Minister Catherine King to talk supply chains in China
SECURING regional supply chains will be high on the agenda when infrastructure and transport minister Catherine King visits China this week. Ms King is travelling to attend the...
Steve Johnson headlines CTAA grand final lunch in Yarraville
FORMER Geelong star Steve Johnson was guest speaker at the annual Container Transport Alliance Australia club Grand Final Lunch last week. Held at the Yarraville Club in...
PNG & PACIFIC ISLANDS: A path to prosperity
Pacific ports are driving trade growth through digital innovation, terminal investment and stronger shipping links, as PNG and Solomon Islands operators lift capacity, improve...
Summit highlights freight decarbonisation momentum
PRACTICAL realities of freight decarbonisation were explored at the VTA Alternative Fuel Summit 2026 in Melbourne this week, focusing on the technologies, fuels and infrastructure...
Seafarer survey highlights the need for connectivity
THE IMPORTANCE of connectivity for the mental health of seafarers when visiting Australian ports has been highlighted in new research. The Seafarer Port Welfare Survey was...
Vic government announces Rail Freight Plan 2026-2036
PORTS and freight minister Melissa Horne has launched Freight on Track: The Victorian Rail Freight Plan 2026-2036, providing long term planning and support for this critical...
Book sends a message of supply chain resilience
BOLSTERING supply chain resilience during a time of turbulence is a key message to come from a new book aimed at the business community. The book, Australia: A Lighthouse in the...
MARINE PILOTAGE: A multi-layered system
Themes such as training, regulation and climate are among the important influences upon marine pilotage, a sector crucial in ensuring the smooth movement of Australian freight. “A...
Vopak cleared for Port Botany expansion
VOPAK Terminals Sydney has received approval from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for the acquisition of leasehold land for the expansion of its Botany...
On-farm storage alters Australian grain freight patterns
RAPID expansion of on-farm grain storage has further altered grain freight patterns and rail demand, a new report reveals. The 2026 State of the Australian Grain Industry Report...
