MSQ publishes crew changeover guidelines for pandemic
MARITIME Safety Queensland has published a ‘best practice’ guideline checklist for terminals and port operators for crew changeovers during the COVID-19 crisis. The purpose of the...
Leadership changes at SCT
INTEGRATED rail and logistics provider, SCT Logistics, has announced its owner and founder, Peter Smith is stepping down as chairman and will remain on the board as a...
New chief executive announced for ARTC
MARK Campbell has been announced as the new managing director and chief executive of the Australian Rail Track Corporation for the next five years. He has more than 20 years’...
Horns sound to recognise seafarers (with video)
A “TUG ballet” at Port of Newcastle was among the highlights of the “Sounding of the ships’ horns” events staged around the country. Ships and specialist vessels around the...
Frank Johnston mourned
ROAD Freight New South Wales has issued a statement confirming the passing of its former chairman and “longstanding leader” Frank Johnston. Mr Johnston, who also ran Johnstons...
Ships in NSW sound off in support of world’s workers
SHIPS in the ports of New South Wales are to show their support for the world’s workers on Friday 1 May by sounding their horns for International Worker’s Day. According to Port...
Townsville welcomes easing of berthing restrictions
PORT of Townsville has welcomed an easing of berthing and cargo unloading restrictions. According to Maritime Safety Queensland general manager Angus Mitchell, from Friday morning...
Pandemic fails to halt Fortescue’s “record shipments”
FORTESCUE Metals Group shipped 42.3m tonnes of iron ore from the Pilbara during the 2020 third quarter, seemingly overcoming challenges posed by COVID-19. In figures released to...
Melbourne rail project crucial post-pandemic, says Brendan Bourke
A RAIL solution for the Port of Melbourne will be crucial as Victoria recovers from COVID-19, chief executive Brendan Bourke says. Mr Bourke was commenting following confirmation...
“Priority” status for Port Botany rail duplication
THE Port Botany Rail Line Duplication and Cabramatta Passing Loop have been deemed a “priority project” by Infrastructure Australia, a move welcomed by the Australian government....
New secretary-general of Asian Shipowners’ Association announced
YUICHI Sonoda has been announced as the new secretary-general of the Asian Shipowners’ Association, effective from 1 May. Mr Sonoda was to be have been confirmed in the role...
ASP invests in Coastal Bulk Shipping
ASP Ships Group has acquired a 50% stake in Coastal Bulk Shipping, a New Zealand business. The decision was confirmed in an announcement by CBS. CBS owns and operates the MV...
Retired air marshal to Co-chair freight assistance body during pandemic
AIR Vice Marshal (Retired) Margaret Staib has been appointed to co-chair the International Freight Assistance Mechanism, a fund set up by the federal government to help the...
Staff changes at VICT as pandemic bites
VICTORIA International Container Terminal has announced a series of changes to its business in light of “challenging business prospects” for the 2020 third quarter. Roles that...
Pandemic impacts on logistics highlighted
BUSINESSESS should explore new solutions to ensure their supply chains remain safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, third party logistics provider C.H. Robinson says. C.H. Robinson...
