'Hard' Brexit looms after Commons rejects PM’s EU deal
A ‘HARD’ Brexit looms after the United Kingdom’s House of Commons voted to reject the latest deal negotiated by Prime Minister Theresa May and leaders of the European Union. The...
Senate committee examines shipping policy
POLICIES, regulations and taxes affecting Australian shipping are coming under the microscope this week of a Senate committee. The Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport...
Queensland announces new freight plan
“A FRAMEWORK to support trucking, shipping, rail and air cargo” is how transport minister Mark Bailey has described the Queensland Freight Strategy. The document outlines a...
Qube secures Portland supply base contract
QUBE Energy has announced it has been successful in winning a three-year tender to house a new supply base at Portland in south-west Victoria. The base is to be operating a series...
Building Darwin container volumes a focus for Landbridge
INCREASING container throughput at Port of Darwin is a focus for leaseholders Landbridge Corporation. Landbridge vice president Mike Hughes spoke with Daily Cargo News at the...
Biosecurity survey acts as first defence against marine pests
Biosecurity Queensland has issued a call to action in the form of a marine pest survey to promote pest awareness and in turn, strengthen marine pest biosecurity in the Sunshine...
Train container hits station verandah
AN INCIDENT in the New South Wales town of Maitland where a container on a freight train hit a verandah gutter has prompted a safety warning from the Australian Transport Safety...
Preliminary report released into runaway ore train
A PRELIMINARY report into a runaway loaded ore train has been released by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. The incident occurred on 5 November last year 211km south of Port...
Sea Swift and Puma renew their vows
NORTHERN Australian shipping company Sea Swift has renewed a long-term contract with Puma Energy to deliver bulk diesel across the Northern Territory. Sea Swift general manager...
EPA green lights Port Adelaide channel widening
WORK on widening the outer harbour shipping channel and swing basin at Port Adelaide is set to proceed, following the issuing of a licence by the state Environment Protection...
Air quality info provided by NQBP
“REAL-time” air quality information is available for Mackay Marina and nearby McEwens Beach via a new digital dashboard from North Queensland Bulk Ports. NQBP senior manager...
Shipping line goes green
FRENCH shipping line CMA CGM says it is taking steps to stay at the forefront of green shipping. The company, which owns the Australian business ANL, cited a decision by CSR...
Australian Cruise Association extends CEO contract
AUSTRALIAN Cruise Association chief executive Jill Abel has had her contract extended by three years. The decision will extend her time at the helm until July 2022. ACA chair...
New Patrick manager announced for Fremantle
PATRICK Terminals have announced the appointment of Rita Antranik as its terminal manager for Fremantle. Ms Antranik has experience across several roles having worked with Qube,...
ALC issues concluding statement
ALC Forum 2019 saw 300 people gather at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to hear prominent industry and political figures, discuss challenges and explore solutions. In the lead up to...
