WISTA visit Fremantle Maritime Simulation Centre
MEMBERS of the Western Australian WISTA chapter experienced the fascination of a realistic, interactive mock-up of a ship’s bridge and controls as part of a visit to the Fremantle...
VTA advocates role of ARTIO in safety
INDUSTRY body the Victorian Transport Association has called for the Australian Road Transport Industrial Organisation to play a central role in any new version of “Safe Rates”...
Logistics company awarded for finance solution
LOGISTICS company Kuehne + Nagel has been awarded the transport and logistics award during the Supply Chain Finance Awards in Amsterdam. Kuehne + Nagel was said to have leveraged...
CMA CGM’s joins forces with online freight marketplace
FRENCH shipping giant CMA CGM has teamed up with online freight marketplace Freightos to provide information about online bookings, pricing and capacity. CMA CGM (the parent...
Former Port of Melbourne chairman mourned
INDUSTRY is mourning former Port of Melbourne chairman and transport industry doyen Peter Rocke who passed away this week. The council and secretariat of the Victorian Transport...
Runaway train triggers training message
FREIGHT operators should ensure train drivers receive regular training and competency tests for steep gradients, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau says. This follows an...
Heavy fines for cruise passengers who fall foul of kiwi biosecurity laws
CRUISE ship passengers who bring foods into New Zealand could be in for a shock. Biosecurity officers now have the ability to fine those who bring ashore foods or other items that...
Tassie bullish over freight volumes
TASRAIL has reported a 10.5% increase in total freight volumes during 2017-18, infrastructure minister Jeremy Rockliff says. The increase was in comparison with reported volumes...
ICHCA gathers for Melbourne lunch
THE INTERNATIONAL Cargo Handling Coordination Association (Australia) held a lunch at the Marriott Hotel in Melbourne this week. The keynote speaker was Mike Gallacher, the chief...
Littleproud cautious on live export restrictions
AGRICULTURE minister David Littleproud says any restrictions on live exports must take into account the needs of trading partners. Mr Littleproud was commenting after the...
DPWA defends rope safety record
STEVEDORE DP World Australia says it has acted to ensure there are no safety issues associated with wire hoisting ropes on ZPMC cranes. The Maritime Union (now a division of the...
Changes at North P&I Club in Asia
NORTH P&I Club Hong Kong director Alan Lo has announced his retirement. Mr Lo began his career with North in 1995 as manager of the new Hong Kong Office and became general...
There are votes in freight, says Ports Oz boss
PORTS Australia chief executive Mike Gallacher says the freight sector needs a unifying message ahead of a year which will see elections both nationally and in New South Wales....
Safety must be factored into maritime fuel changes, says ICS boss
INTERNATIONAL Chamber of Shipping secretary-general Guy Platten says the issue of safety must not be overlooked as industry hurries to prepare for new fuel regulations from 2020....
Svitzer parties in Melbourne
LEFT Bank restaurant and cocktail bar was the setting for this week’s Svitzer Australia Melbourne Christmas party. Aside from Svitzer staff, the event attracted a cross-section of...
