Mineral sands exports herald new era for Weipa
TWO recent shipments of mineral sands from Weipa to China may mark the start of the significant new trade for Far North Queensland, proponents believe. North Queensland Bulk Ports...
Charter Hall secures $112m stake in Coles distribution centre
CHARTER Hall Retail Management has announced it has purchased a 52% stake in a distribution facility at Edinburgh Park, South Australia. The stake is worth $111.8m as part of a...
China Navigation Company to separate out its dry bulk shipping activities
CHINA Navigation Company has announced it will separate its dry bulk shipping activities from its liner shipping and fleet management business. The move is to result in the...
Confusion at the border over trucking permits
UNIONS and industry groups have called on the NSW government to resolve confusion at the state’s southern border, with reports truck drivers are being issued with isolation...
Deputy PM welcomes Queensland maritime taskforce
AN ANNOUNCEMENT by the Queensland government of the creation of a Maritime Jobs Taskforce has been welcomed by Deputy Prime Minister and federal infrastructure minister Michael...
PANDEMIC: Melbourne to go into lockdown (with video)
THE GOVERNMENT of Victoria has announced Metropolitan Melbourne is to go into Stage 3 lockdown from 11.59pm on Wednesday (8 July). This follows a spike in cases in Australia’s...
Geckos and spiders and moths, oh my!
MARINERS should keep a sharp eye out for biosecurity hazards that pose a risk to the Australian environment and farming sector, head of Biosecurity at the Department of...
Toy manufacturer signs up to logistic company’s zero carbon program
GERMAN toy manufacturer Schleich GmbH, a leading international provider of realistic animal figures, has decided to neutralise its entire sea freight CO2 footprint with the help...
Taskforce targets Queensland maritime growth
A MARITIME Jobs Taskforce, aimed at reinvigorating shipping along the Queensland coast, has held its first meeting. Transport minister Mark Bailey established the Maritime Jobs...
Qube makes new board appointment
QUBE Holdings has announced the appointment of Jackie McArthur to the board of directors from 17 August. In a statement, Qube said Ms McArthur had more than 20 years of experience...
Indonesia trade agreement takes effect
THE Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement will turbo-charge Australian exports, federal agriculture minister David Littleproud says. Under the agreement...
Log carrier strikes marker buoy at Tauranga
A LOG carrier that lost power at the entrance to Port of Tauranga today was moved to deeper water in the shipping channel and away from land. The vessel Funing drifted to the edge...
Freight focus key as Victoria – NSW border to close (with video)
FREIGHT and transport bodies have called on governments to remember freight as authorities prepare to close border crossings between New South Wales and Victoria. This follows a...
Svitzer and Smit Lamnalco extend services agreement
AN AGREEMENT that sees Svitzer provide services on behalf of fellow tug company Smit-Lamnalco at four ports has been extended for four years. In August 2015 the companies settled...
Wanted: Arrest warrants for Fremantle Ports’ worker and spouse
AN ARREST warrant has been issued for Fremantle Ports’ employee Giacomo (Jack) Merolla and his wife Daniela Merolla regarding alleged corruption. Police believe the two...
