Shipping line works to restore South Auckland stream
LINER company CMA CGM says it is working with Conservation Volunteers New Zealand (CVNZ) as part of the Restoring Papakura project, a scheme aimed at restoring Papakura Stream via...
AFP and ASIC raid WiseTech's Sydney office
AUSTRALIAN Federal Police and officers of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have this week staged a raid on the premises of Sydney-based freight software...
Ole Houe announced as new Grain Trade Australia chair
GRAIN Trade Australia (GTA) has announced the appointment of Ole Houe as its new board chair effective this week. Ole Houe is said to bring “a wealth of experience”, having served...
WA government hails research findings for Kwinana box port
THE GOVERNMENT of Western Australia says new marine science research will help in the sustainable development of a container port at Kwinana. The three-year $13.5 million Westport...
First jet lands at Western Sydney Airport
THE FIRST jet has landed at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton), in what has been billed as a major milestone in the airport’s journey. The aircraft was the RFS Marie...
Scurrah says “bula” to Fiji Airways
FORMER DP World Australia and Pacific National executive Paul Scurrah has a new gig, appointed managing director and chief executive of Fiji Airways effective from 1 November. In...
Human element in maritime ‘foundational’, secretary-general says
MISSION to Seafarers secretary-general Peter Rouch says the human factor will continue to be crucial in maritime safety, even as we enter a new age of technology. Addressing the...
Singapore port executive shares his insights
MARITIME and Port Authority of Singapore assistant chief executive Hoe Soon Tan has called for closer cooperation between ports in overcoming challenges in such areas as cyber...
Safe Ships, Safe Ports Forum held in Perth
THE 2025 Safe Ships Safe Ports Forum was held this week at Optus Stadium in Perth. Speakers and guests travelled from across Australia as well as from China, Japan, the United...
AMSA talks up regional safety collaboration
REGIONAL cooperation is crucial in ensuring a safe maritime trading environment, chief executive of the Australia Maritime Safety Authority chief executive Kaylene Dale says....
Pilbara ready to support clean energy conference hears
WESTERN Australia’s Pilbara region is well-positioned to support the transition to clean energy in the maritime sector, a conference in Perth has heard. Pilbara Ports chief...
Industry retains hope despite Net-Zero deferment
INDUSTRY figures say hope for progress towards maritime industry decarbonisation remains despite a vote by IMO members states to defer a decision on a Net-Zero Framework. The...
James Whelan honoured with 2025 WFD Chalmers Award
JAMES Whelan, managing director of Whelan Kartaway, has been announced as the recipient of the 2025 WFD Chalmers by the Victorian Transport Association (VTA) and Victorian Waste...
Fuels, digitisation up for discussion at IAPH conference in Japan
FUELS and the impact of digital technology were just some of the topics discussed at the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) held in Kobe, Japan, earlier this...
Air freight demand soars despite trade tensions
GLOBAL air cargo is proving strong this year, even as trade tensions and policy uncertainty weigh on sentiment. That’s the view of leading freight company DHL Global Forwarding...
