Kirk the new captain of ALC
FORMER soldier, journalist and diplomat Kirk Coningham has been announced as the new chief executive of the Australian Logistics Council. He replaces Lachlan Benson who has filled...
Rhenus looks to intra-Asia Push
LOGISTICS services provider Rhenus Asia-Pacific says it is looking to expand its intra-Asia presence. This follows the recent opening of an office in New Zealand with a view to...
Unions accuse miner of abandoning ship
UNIONS for Australian officers and engineers have hit out at BHP, saying the mining giant has “abandoned the last vestiges of its commitment to the Australian shipping industry”....
Wharfies announce work bans at Hutchison terminals
HUTCHISON Port Holdings’ Brisbane and Sydney terminals are set to be hit with a wave of work bans and stoppages after wharfies voted in favour of industrial action. In a statement...
Tunnel boring machine shipped to Melbourne
A CARGO ship named Caribbean Harmony transported the first of the West Gate Tunnel project's two tunnel boring machines into Melbourne late last week. The TBM was shipped from...
Ship shortage a risk to Asian LNG trade
GROWING demand for liquefied natural gas in Asian markets risks causing a shortage of transport vessels, the EnergyQuest December report reveals. According to the report, spot...
Hong Kong fire highlights fuel risks, says union
A FIRE on board Vietnamese oil tanker Aulac Fortune off Hong Kong highlights the need for Australia to have its own tanker fleet, Maritime Union national secretary Paddy Crumlin...
Maersk, MSC and ZIM extend “strategic cooperation”
MAERSK and Mediterranean Shipping Company (the ‘2M Alliance’) and Israeli line ZIM have announced an agreement to extend their strategic cooperation. The agreement is to cover...
Seadrill announces CFO decision to step down
SEADRILL chief financial officer Mark Morris is to step down in June. This follows a restructure of the Bermuda-registered company. Mr Morris is to remain in his post until the...
Reports highlights need to “upskill” maritime workforce
EXISTING workforces need to be upskilled and “future proofed” to cope with the pace of technological change in the shipping landscape, a new report states. The second Sea Asia...
Steve Lewis appointed Southern Ports CEO
EXPERIENCED port manager Steve Lewis has been appointed chief executive at Southern Ports, effective from Monday 14 January. Mr Lewis takes on the role after working as interim...
Stink bugs force vessel expulsion
A STINK-bug impacted ro-ro vessel was last week directed to leave Australian waters as authorities battle to keep the insects out of the country. MV Thalatta (IMO 9702455), a...
New pilots hired for NSW
PORT Authority of New South Wales has announced three new recruits for pilotage roles. This follows an “extensive recruitment campaign” for pilotage services in Sydney, Botany...
Maersk Supply Service awarded Chevron contract
Maersk Supply Service has announced it has been awarded a contract with Chevron Australia which will see two newbuild anchor-handling tug supply vessels support the Gorgon Stage...
Exporters prepare for “no-deal” Brexit
BUSINESS that trade with the United Kingdom and/or the European Union should prepare for a “no-deal” Brexit, the Export Council of Australia says. In a statement emailed to...
