Napier promotes share offer to Hawke’s Bay locals
AN INITIAL public offer in Napier Port has been hailed as a winner for residents of Hawke’s Bay residents and non-resident ratepayers. Under the proposed terms of the IPO,...
Artificial intelligence to create port jobs: analyst
GLOBAL trends towards the use of artificial intelligence are likely to generate jobs in the ports sphere, a conference in Townsville has heard. Peter Creeden, director of MPC...
Qube makes play for Chalmers
QUBE has announced a takeover bid for fellow logistics business, Chalmers Limited, a move already supported publicly by the latter’s chairman. The proposal values Chalmers shares...
First ro-ro for Port Hedland
PORT Hedland has welcomed its first conventional roll-on/roll-off vessel, giving industry a more cost-effective way of delivering cargo to the region. The 180metre Blue Ridge...
Electronic chart risks highlighted in vessel grounding investigation
UNDERLYING issues with electronic chart display information systems have been revealed in an investigation into the grounding of Australian Border Force cutter Roebuck Bay almost...
Prepare for change in pilot transfers, expert says
LEGISLATIVE change can be expected to impact transfer procedures for pilots boarding big ships, an industry analyst believes. Ian Vanderbeek from Aviator Group said suggested...
Queensland transport minister pushes coastal shipping reform
A STATE parliamentary inquiry is considering reform for coastal shipping in the Queensland context, transport minister Mark Bailey says. Speaking at the Australian Potts Business...
Conference held in Townsville
PORTS Australia has held its Australian Ports Business and Operations Conference in Townsville, North Queensland. The event was held at Rydges Southbank. Day one featured...
Napier Port welcomes IPO approval
NAPIER Port in New Zealand has welcomed Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s decision this week to support an initial public offer of shares in the port’s holding company. Hawke’s Bay...
OUT & ABOUT: MIAL celebrates 120 years
MARITIME Industry Australia celebrated 120 years as a peak maritime and shipping industry group on Tuesday night (25 June) with a function at the Park Hyatt in Melbourne. The...
Ports conference starts in Townsville
MORE than 130 maritime and logistics experts have gathered in Townsville for the Australian Ports Business and Operations Conference. Welcoming delegates were Queensland Minister...
Maersk Spot aims to simplify buying process
INTERNATIONAL shipping giant Maersk has announced a new product called Maersk Spot, an online concept aimed at breaking the cycle of overbookings. According to Maersk, the new...
International Day of the Seafarer recognised
MARITIME Industry Australia has used the International Day of the Seafarer (25 June) to reflect upon the role of sailors across the globe. Chief executive Teresa Lloyd also spoke...
Port of Newcastle goes to the bush
PARTS of western and north-western New South Wales would stand to make substantial savings by moving their shipping containers via a future Newcastle container terminal, a...
Victorian Ports Corporation boss joins CEO sleepout
VICTORIAN Ports Corporation (Melbourne) chief executive Rachel Johnson experienced a night of sleeping rough recently, but it was all for a good cause. Ms Johnson joined other...
