Seatransport and Lloyd’s Register advance hybrid nuclear power
AUSTRALIAN ship design group Seatransport Pty Ltd has received ‘approval in principle’ (AiP) from classification group Lloyd’s Register for a hybrid nuclear ready power concept....
VICTORIA: The freight state
Victoria's freight sector is evolving with key projects like Inland Rail and the West Gate Tunnel, addressing economic challenges and leveraging opportunities in clean energy and...
Fine imposed for export of hazardous e-waste to Singapore
A COMPANY has been fined $20,000 for what the federal government said was a case of “hiding e-waste in a container exported to Singapore”. The container, shipped by...
AI heightens supply chain risks, report reveals
CYBER threats such as phishing and ransomware are often links in a “supply-chain attack ecosystem”, with a single compromise reaching thousands of downstream victims a new report...
Retiring wharfies reflect upon a changing industry
AFTER each working more than a quarter of a century on the North Queensland waterfront, Norm Morley and Terence Sadd are looking forward to putting up their feet, perhaps fishing...
NSS announces new container facility
DEDICATED support for 230 refrigerated containers is among the features of a new $5 million logistics facility at the Port of Townsville, announced this week by logistics company...
Export focus for Queensland trade conference
STATE trade minister Ros Bates is to deliver the opening address at the upcoming Queensland Exporter Conference in Brisbane on Thursday 12 March. To be held at the Brisbane...
Tariff story “not over” despite US Supreme Court IEEPA ruling
A RULING by the US Supreme Court to strike down President Trump’s proposed International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) raises more questions over tariff policy, analysts...
DHL Group expands airfreight cold chain network
DHL GROUP says it has announced “major steps” to strengthen its life sciences & healthcare (LSH) logistics capabilities with an expanded dedicated airfreight cold chain network....
New high speed response vessel for NSW
SUPPORTING crews in fast, reliable emergency responses and port patrols in Sydney Harbour and Port Botany is the aim of a new 10-metre advanced marine response vessel. The boat,...
Exclusive: Flinders Port Holdings announces major funding for Mission to Seafarers
SUPPORTING delivery of practical and holistic welfare services for seafarers across South Australia and beyond is the objective of funding announced by Flinders Port Holdings...
Mariners prioritise internet and shore leave, survey reveals
A SURVEY of seafarers visiting Australian ports has found mariners prioritise internet connectivity and shore leave among their requirements. AMSA manager, vessel operations...
Abandonment ‘cancer of the maritime industry’, conference hears
A SIGNIFICANT number of “bad actors” in the global maritime sector is a key factor in the high number of seafarer abandonments, ITF Australia coordinator Ian Bray says. Mr Bray,...
Change the game with seafarer support, PPA boss says
PILBARA Ports chief executive Sam McSkimming says there is a need to “change the game” when providing support services to visiting seafarers. Addressing the Wellbeing at Sea...
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Mariners ought not carry the weight of a changing industry, AMSA CEO says
WELLBEING of mariners in Australia and overseas is a shared responsibility, Australian Maritime Safety Authority chief executive Kaylene Dale says. Speaking at the Wellbeing at...
