Shipping registration changes take effect
THE Australian Maritime Safety Authority has reminded industry that changes have been made to shipping registration laws, effective 1 April. According to AMSA, there are no...
Stevedores to axe “likely unfair contract terms”
STEVEDORES DP World Australia, Hutchison Ports Australia and Victoria International Container Terminal have agreed to change contracts with land transport businesses after the...
Progress reported in DPWA, union dispute
STEVEDORE DP World Australia and the CFMMEU have made progress in resolving their differences and heading off disruptive industrial action. A spokesman for DPWA said action set...
Government makes common cause with wharfies over wind project
A DECISION by the federal government to explore the possibility of a wind farm off the coast of Gippsland in Victoria has led to praise from the Maritime Union. Energy minister...
Lyttelton Container Terminal expands with 1-Stop booking system
A “RICHER and smarter supply chain” is the aim of 1-Stop Connections’ installation of a second vehicle booking system at Lyttelton Container Terminal near Christchurch. This make...
Bigger ships able to call at Lyttelton, following channel enhancements
A PROJECT to expand the Lyttelton shipping channel is finished, ensuring the harbour is prepared for a future with larger vessels. But the amount of dredging required was said to...
Stink bugs, sulphur and illegal goods thrashed out at forum
A FORUM in Sydney has thrashed out some of the key themes critical to the supply chain. Hosting the forum was VISA Global Logistics at its operation in Erskine Park. According to...
NTC announces new chief executive
A FORMER Victorian government senior executive, Dr Gillian Miles, has been announced as the new chief executive and commissioner of the National Transport Commission. NTC chair...
Live exports of sheep banned during northern summer
A BAN has been placed on the live export of sheep to the Middle East during the northern summer, the Department of Agriculture and Resources has confirmed. This follows a lengthy...
Hutchison hikes Botany levy
HUTCHISON Ports Sydney has announced that its infrastructure levy will increase to $35.84 per full container. In a statement to customers, the stevedore said this followed a...
Bulker released from detention
A BULKER detained at Port Kembla due has been cleared to leave by authorities. The Liberian-flagged vessel Anna Elisabeth (IMO 9407471) was detained by the Australian Maritime...
Bailey to open Ports Australia conference
QUEENSLAND transport minister Mark Bailey has been pencilled in to open the first Ports’ Business and Operational Conference, to be held in Townsville on 26-27 June. Organised by...
Iron Chieftain leaves Port Kembla
AGING bulker Iron Chieftain (IMO 9047740) has left Port Kembla under tow for its final journey to Turkey. Launched back in 1993, the Iron Chieftain was one of the last iron ships...
Protection from tariffs a feature of Australia and Hong Kong deal
A GUARANTEE Hong Kong will not hit Aussie goods with tariffs is how Australian authorities are hailing a new trade agreement. Australia and Hong Kong signed the Australia-Hong...
Mud crab exports set for a boost
MUD crabs from the remote Gulf of Carpentaria are set to find their way faster onto Chinese dining tables, with the Queensland government agreeing to provide extra money for a...
