Ports crucial in battle against African swine fever
PORTS are central to efforts aimed at preventing African swine fever entering Australia, Queensland agriculture minister Mark Furner says. In a statement issued this week, Mr...
Pork offence brings visa cancellation
A VISITOR from Vietnam who failed to declare 4.5kg of pork at Sydney Airport has had her visa cancelled. Agriculture minister Bridget McKenzie said the cancellation showed that...
Kalmar celebrates awards
KALMAR has been awarded first place in the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association Innovation Awards for two of its eco-efficiency solution products. The Kalmar Electric Terminal...
Iron ore exports in 2019 tipped to be similar to 2018
AUSTRALIAN iron ore exports are expected to end the current year with about the same total volumes as in 2018, analysts Banchero Costa say. This was described as “quite...
DHL Express announces Korean expansion
FREIGHT specialist DHL Express has signed a concession agreement with Incheon International Airport Corporation to implement a €131 million expansion at the terminal. DHL Express...
Repeal of 'ANL Act' prompts debate
LEGISLATION restricting the use of Australian shipping business names has been repealed by federal Parliament. The move already has been criticised by the Maritime Union but drawn...
Ship registration gets a blockchain boost
THE Singapore Shipping Association says it is working with the International Chamber of Commerce and Singapore tech startup Perlin to build an advanced digital blockchain ship...
Vigilance crucial to avoid marine pest incursion, says biosecurity boss
EFFORTS to prevent marine pests and diseases entering Australia are crucial, Department of Agriculture head of security Lyn O’Connell says. Ms O’Connell, also a Departmental...
Teekay Corporation announces Hummingbird contract
TEEKAY Corporation has announced that it has entered into an agreement with the Chestnut Joint Venture, a joint venture between Spirit Energy and Dana Petroleum, to extend the...
Loss of life as cargo ship sinks off Japan
AT LEAST five crew members have died and three others remain missing after Panamanian cargo ship Jie De (IMO 8989848) sank late Saturday in Tokyo Bay. The ship was at anchor as...
WA boaties told to avoid big ships
FREMANTLE Ports has warned boat owner to take care around shipping, ahead of summer with more pleasure expected to be on the water. Acting Harbour Master Captain Stuart Davey said...
Shipping control tower takes a tumble
AFTER almost half a century of operations, the life of the old Port Hedland Shipping Control Tower has come to an end. The old tower, which, according to Pilbara Ports Authority,...
OUT & ABOUT: Industry gathers for session on shipping and marine seminar
MARITIME law firm HFW held its Shipping and Marine seminar at its offices in Bourke Street, Melbourne, on Thursday night. The event attracted a gathering including lawyers, ship...
Liberian Registry opens another Japan office
THE Liberian Registry has announced it is opening an office in Imabari, Japan, as part of an expansion into Asia. Liberia sought to build up its network of full-service offices...
Expressions of interest sought for Inland Rail sleeper contracts
THE Australian Rail Track Corporation has begun talks with industry to build a 171km section of rail track in northern New South Wales and to deliver 1.44m sleepers as part of the...
