Australian cotton affected by China spat
MILLS in China are being told to stop buying Australian cotton, the ABC has reported. According to the national broadcaster, sources have told them the cotton industry could face...
Uncertain economic outlook, RBA governor warns
RESERVE Bank governor Philip Lowe has warned of an extended period of economic uncertainty for Australia as the nation seeks to curtail the impact of COVID-19. The RBA has just...
CMA CGM Missouri grounds in Suez Canal
SEVERAL media organisations are reporting the grounding of the CMA CGM Missouri (IMO 9679919) in the Suez Canal. The 900TEU, 300metre, Liberian-flagged vessel left Port Said on 13...
Shipping surcharges “out of control” at Port Botany, says FTA
FREIGHT and Trade Alliance director Paul Zalai has hit out at shipping surcharges at Port Botany, decrying a “lack of transparency” from shipping lines. Mr Zalai, who also acts as...
Tug company backs bush rugby league clinic
TUG company Smit Lamnalco recently combined with North Queensland Cowboys legends Matt Bowen, Antonio Winterstein and Karl Adams to deliver a rugby league clinic in Weipa. The...
Strategic Marine secures newbuild contract with WEM
SINGAPORE shipbuilder Strategic Marine has announced it has secured a newbuild contract for two 27metre crew transfer vessels for WEM Marine Ltd. WEM is a UK based offshore...
ACCC legal action begins over Hunter box port policy
ALLEGATIONS of anti-competitive behaviour in relation to ports policy in New South Wales are being heard in the Federal Court. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission...
Maritime border policy risks COVID outbreak, says union heavyweight
SEVEN cases of COVID-19 among crew of the iron ore bulker Vega Dream highlight the risk of an outbreak spreading into the community, MUA national president and WA branch state...
Scurrah quits as Virgin CEO
VIRGIN Australia chief executive Paul Scurrah has resigned. Mr Scurrah led the airline during a horror year for aviation, brought on by COVID-19 flight restrictions, in which the...
Coal the latest flashpoint in Australia-China tensions
THERE are reports China has banned some imports of coal from Australia. However, opinions appear divided as to if this is a continuation of a dispute that appears to have impacted...
Shipping “significantly impacted” by COVID-19, survey finds
A MAJORITY of traders and operators in shipping feel COVID-19 has negatively affected their revenue, employee numbers and insurance premiums, a new survey from DWF reveals. DWF is...
Coronavirus cases on bulker off Western Australia
AT LEAST seven crew members of the Panamanian-flagged bulker Vega Dream (IMO 9532094) have tested positive for COVID-19, the Australian Maritime Safety has confirmed. The ship is...
Forwarder calls for focus on reusable personal care equipment
A CONTINUED focus on reusable personal protective equipment is vital for the environment and the economy, chief executive of freight forwarding business Verus Global Jackson Meyer...
Maiden call by CMA CGM JACQUES SAADE in Singapore
CMA CGM’S new LNG-powered box ship, Jacques Saade, has made its maiden appearance in Singapore. The vessel is sailing on the French Asia Line 1 service that between Asia and...
China Navigation Company launches new division
THE China Navigation Company has announced the creation of Swire Projects, an entity aimed at providing specialist shipping services to the energy, resources, and infrastructure...
