Terminal charges cited as stevedores bring in revenue
TERMINAL access charges imposed by stevedores are undermining the benefits of waterfront competition, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says. The competition...
Economic stimulation the focus of RBA cash rate cut
THE Reserve Bank of Australia this week announced a cut in the cash rate target to 0.1%, part of an effort to contribute to economic recovery from global pandemic. In a statement,...
Industrial action confirmed for Svitzer operations
SVITZER Australia says it has received notification from the Maritime Union of Australia of three cases of intended protected industrial action. The first action has already begin...
Barkly Pearl detained in Geraldton
AUSTRALIAN authorities have detained the MV Barkly Pearl (IMO: 9042295) following its safe arrival in the port of Geraldton, Western Australia. As reported in Daily Cargo News...
Rock lobster a focus of Australia – China trade debate
EXPORTS of Australian rock lobster to China have become the latest focus of trade tensions with China. Seafood Trade Advisory Group issued a statement on Monday that there were...
Fuel tank safety innovation recognised
HYUNDAI Heavy Industries says it has developed a digital health management system for safety and operational efficiency of LNG fuel tanks. The system is said to be an industry...
AMSA jet helps direct damaged livestock carrier to port
LIVESTOCK carrier MV Barkly Pearl has been directed to sail to the port of Geraldton following the discovery of damage to its hull. According to the Australian Maritime Safety...
Incentivise rail freight into Port Botany, says industry groups
PROMINENT industry groups have called for a customer incentive scheme to achieve the NSW government’s Port Botany 2021 rail mode share target at Port Botany Freight on Rail Group...
Containerspace’s adoption of 1-Stop’s Depot Platform welcomed
A MOVE by Melbourne empty container park Containerspace to adopt 1-Stop’s depot operating system 1-Stop MODAL as well as its vehicle booking system has been welcomed....
Sea Swift CEO steps down
THE SEA Swift Board has announced that chief executive Fred White has opted to retire. In announcing Mr White’s departure, Sea Swift chair Steve Boulton thanked Mr White for his...
Flat volumes at Tauranga as virus takes a toll
PORT of Tauranga in New Zealand has reported “flat” earnings in the first quarter of the financial year, with the COVID-19 pandemic impacting both supply chain efficiency and the...
Company fined for unlawful greenhouse gas importation
THE largest fine issued under Australia’s ozone protection laws has been handed down to a Victorian fire protection company for the unlawful importation of hydrofluorocarbon. This...
Port of Melbourne releases sustainability report
PORT of Melbourne today released its 2020 Sustainability Report, highlighting how the organisation has managed its material environmental, social and governance risks and...
ICTSI Manila equipment aims to cut emissions
EIGHT new hybrid rubber-tired gantries are helping international Container Terminal Services in its push for environmentally sustainable technology at its Manila International...
FMG reports “strong start” to 2021 financial year
MINER and iron ore exporter Fortescue Metals Group has reported delivering “a strong start” to the 2021 financial year. Chief executive Elizabeth Gaines said a record result for...
