Date set for John Duigan return
BASS Island says the vessel John Duigan is set to resume service on 7 August, following “a full assessment” by engineers and part manufacturers. The ship that trades between King...
Crew of Hokkaido Bulker undergo further testing
SEAFARERS from the ship Hokkaido Bulker have undergone further testing by Queensland Health after one of their number tested positive to COVID-19 last weekend. As was reported in...
AMSA announces box ship blitz
A CAMPAIGN targeting container securing arrangements on ships visiting Australian ports have been launched by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. This follows high profile...
Wilkie welcomes Spirit of Tasmania decision
A DECISION by the Tasmanian government to block plans to build new Spirit of Tasmania vessels overseas has been welcomed by federal independent MP Andrew Wilkie. The decision was...
Logistics companies team up to increase freight volumes to Port of Melbourne
A COLLABORATION aimed at opening up rail freight access to the Port of Melbourne for 300,000 tonnes of freight annually has been announced by logistics companies SCT Group and...
Commonwealth considering new rules for organic exports
THE Commonwealth government is proposing new rules for regulating organic exports and what it says is “a first step” in strengthening and simplifying the existing framework. Head...
Wedding dress smuggler arrested
AN AIR freight consignment of wedding dresses and invitations. Sounds romantic, however this cargo was apparently much more than it first appeared. Officers from the Australian...
Something sweet about Scrumpy Soap
WA business Scrumpy Soap has donated 4000 medical masks for essential transport workers in Victoria, just as masks are about to become compulsory wearing for those in metropolitan...
Kuehne+Nagel reports market share growth during pandemic
LOGISTICS giant Kuehne+Nagel has highlighted “market share gains” as evidence of success in beating off the worst effects of global pandemic. The company, which reports its...
Government kyboshes Spirit of Tasmania replacement plans
THE Tasmanian government has blocked plans to have new Spirit of Tasmania vessels built by a Finnish company, citing the impact of COVID-19 and the need to boost the local...
JobKeeper retention welcomed (with video)
INDUSTRY groups have welcomed an announcement by the Commonwealth government that the JobKeeper program is to be retained until 28 March next year, albeit in a changed form. From...
Cargotec claims “solid performance” for 2020 first half year
LOGISTICS technology company Cargotec has claimed a “solid performance” in the first half year of the 2020 calendar year. Listed highlights were total liquidity at EUR 970m...
Extend IFAM until end of 2021: FTA
ENSURING the ongoing viability of aviation freight justifies the extension of International Freight Assistance Mechanism until the end of 2021, Freight and Trade Alliance...
Sailor hospitalised in Queensland after testing positive for coronavirus
A SAILOR from the Panamanian ship Hokkaido Bulker (IMO 9580015) has been taken to a Queensland hospital after testing positive for COVID-19. In a public statement seen by Daily...
Calls for heightened vigilance against maritime piracy
A SPIKE in piracy and incidents of armed robbery against ships has prompted a call for vigilance by both the shipping industry and enforcement authorities. Some 51 incidents of...
