New tobacco import laws set to take effect
THE Australian Border Force has put out an alert, reiterating that from 1 July, most tobacco products will be declared “prohibited imports”. Such products includes cigarettes,...
Australian and PNG patrol the Torres Strait
THE latest joint cross border patrol of the Torres Strait has taken place, with authorities from Australia and Papua New Guinea cooperating on this porous stretch of water. Led by...
First container train arrives at Werris Creek Intermodal
CRAWFORDS Group has announced the first container train to arrive at Werris Creek Intermodal Rail Facility near Tamworth, the famous township in country New South Wales. The site...
Challenging outlook for trade
AUSTRALIA faces an extended period of slow economic growth, albeit we should avoid a technical recession, Westpac senior economist Matthew Hassan says. Mr Hassan spoke at a...
First LNG cargo shipped from Prelude FLNG
THE first shipment of liquefied natural gas has sailed from Shell’s Prelude operation 475km north-east of Broome in Western Australia. This shipment is to be delivered by the...
Kalmar to introduce lithium-powered forklift
WATERFRONT technology specialist Kalmar is to introduce a medium electric forklift powered by lithium-ion battery technology. The new forklift is said to be the company’s latest...
David Anderson honoured
FORMER Ports Australia chief executive David Anderson has been inducted as a general member (AM) in the Queen's Birthday honours list. The former public servant was awarded for...
ATSB boss builds “strong bonds” in Washington DC
AUSTRALIAN Transport Safety Bureau chief commissioner Greg Hood has met with National Transportation Safety Board chairman Robert L. Sumwalt at the latter’s Washington DC...
Maritime insurer announces key appointment
EAGLE Ocean Agencies has announced the recruitment of Richard Linacre in a market liaison role. Eagle Ocean Agencies operates Eagle Ocean Marine, the American Club’s premium P&I...
Ports Australia focuses on sustainability
A DOCUMENT focusing on sustainability has been launched by Ports Australia. Entitled Ports and a Sustainable Australia, the report showcases efforts from ports around the country...
New Townsville container terminal to boost mineral exports
A NEW container terminal is to be built at Townsville and rail costs on the Mount Isa Line are to be discounted as the Queensland government seeks to boost mineral freight...
Reversing the plastic tide
MARINE engineer Adam Western’s mission to confront plastic in the world’s oceans began with an epiphany while putting chicken pieces into a stir fry. As the meat sputtered and...
Kite system to help power K Line bulker
JAPANESE shipping company K Line has announced it is to install an automated kite system or ‘Seawing’ on one of its bulkers. The Seawing has been developed by AIRSEAS, a spin-off...
Dredging begins on Port Adelaide Outer Harbour
DREDGING has started at Port Adelaide as part of the $80m project to widen the Outer Harbour shipping channel and swing basin. The project, bankrolled by Flinders Ports, means...
Wild weather impacts shipping
STRONG winds and powerful swells limited shipping operations around Sydney this week. A spokesperson for the Port Authority of New South Wales confirmed ships longer than 30metres...
