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Call goes out for new maritime cadets
PORT Authority of New South Wales says it is seeking the next young seafarer to join its two-year cadet program. The Sponsored Deck Cadet Program is a two-year course helping...
MOU to boost case for Bundaberg port infrastructure
A MEMORANDUM of understanding between Gladstone Ports Corporation and Sugar Terminals Limited is expected to boost the business case for new infrastructure at Bundaberg. GPC...
Liquefaction fears as bulker disappears off the radar
THERE are grave fears for 25 sailors after the bulker Nur Allya lost radio contact off eastern Indonesia on Sunday. According to media reports, the vessel had been carrying nickel...
Deal done for Warehouse at Marsden Park Logistics Estate
CONSTRUCTION company LOGOS has announce it is developing a 16,000sqm warehouse and office facility for Orrcon Steel at Marsden Park Logistics Estate in western Sydney. Orrcon...
New Jumbo delivers freight boost for Qantas
QANTAS Freight has announced a new addition to its fleet with the first of two Boeing 747-8F freighter aircraft arriving in Sydney on Tuesday (27/8). The new freighters are to be...
Chamber appoints new chief economist
DR ROSS Lambie has been appointed as the new chief economist for the Australian Chamber of Commerce, effective from 30 September. ACCI chief executive James Pearson said Dr...
Port connectivity emphasised in rail conference
INTERCONNECTIVITY is crucial in ensuring the success of Inland Rail, organisers of a conference in Toowoomba concluded. The 2019 Inland Rail Conference last week was presented by...
Thousands attend Port of Mackay 80th anniversary
OLD Mulherin Park was a sea of families, music and laughter as part of celebrations to mark the Port of Mackay 80th Anniversary on Sunday 25 August. More than 3,000 people...
Impending stink bug season prompts warning
TRANSPORT operators are reviewing their cost and container detention liabilities ahead of the brown marmorated stink bug season (officially starting 1 September). Container...
Industrial action at HPH Sydney
HUTCHISON Port Holdings has confirmed a strike at its Port Botany operation on Thursday as the Maritime Union (part of the CFMMEU) advances its claims regarding an enterprise...
Fortescue reaffirms PRC ties
MINER and iron ore exporter Fortescue Metals Group has used its annual report to talk of the importance of strong relationships with China. This comes at a time of heightened...
Cartel charges against Wallenius Wilhelmsen
RO-RO specialist Wallenius Wilhelmsen Ocean has been charged with criminal cartel conduct, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has announced. According to the...
Feds propose changes to Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme
THE federal government has announced changes to the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme. Under a proposed extension of the scheme, eligible businesses will receive new funding...
Mann’s the man for Qube
LOGISTICS company Qube Holdings has announced the appointment of Stephen Mann to the board of directors effective from 1 September. Mr Mann is said to have extensive strategy,...
ScoMo talks trade liberalisation in Vietnam
PRIME Minister Scott Morrison has highlighted the value of free trade during his visit to the Vietnamese capital Hanoi. Mr Morrison said Vietnam was on a remarkable trajectory of...
