Experts explore pest-resistant container design
A MEETING between representatives of the global container shipping industry and biosecurity sector has explored pest-resistant container designs. Attendees at the recent...
New Harbour Master for port of Melbourne
PORTS Victoria has announced it has appointed Captain Mike Dunn as the new Harbour Master for the port of Melbourne. Hailing from the United Kingdom, Captain Dunn comes to the...
World trade to break record amidst uncertain 2025
THE UNITED Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has revealed that world trade is on track to reach a record US$33 trillion in 2024, according to the body’s latest...
Study shows seafarers misreporting work/rest hours
A NEW study has shown that the majority of seafarers are misreporting their work/rest hours. The PHD dissertation from the World Maritime University, entitled “Practice Unveils...
Wallenius Marine tests design for wind-powered PCTC
WALLENIUS Marine has revealed it is currently conducting advanced wind tunnel tests for the design of a wind-powered pure car and truck carrier (PCTC). The tests are being carried...
TasPorts provides additional sailing to King Island
TASPORTS has enabled an additional Bass Island Line (BIL) sailing to King Island today (6 December), which the port authority says reinforces its commitment to supporting regional...
Austal delivers catamaran for WA ferry company
AUSTAL Philippines has announced the delivery of a 32-metre catamaran to Rottnest Fast Ferries lass than twelve months after construction commenced in Balamban, Cebu...
World Container Index Vaults 6%
DREWRY’s World Container Index has increased by 6% to US$3533 per 40-foot container this week. This is 66% below the previous pandemic peak of US$10,377 in September 2021, but...
Dutch company to restore Torres Strait jetties
ENGINEERING consulting company Royal HaskoningDHV has secured a contract with the Torres Strait Island Regional Council to restore and upgrade multiple jetties across the...
Union criticises Flinders’ terminal funding
THE MARITIME Union of Australia (MUA) has criticised the commitment of public funding for the Flinders Ports’ Adelaide container terminal (FACT), calling it an unsafe,...
ILA-USMX automation impasse persists as clock ticks
THE PROBABILITY of another US port strike along the east and Gulf coast’s appears to be rising, as union and port employer coalition remain at an impasse. The International...
IMO recognises exceptional bravery at sea
THE INTERNATIONAL Maritime Organization (IMO) has presented the Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea to two sets of nominees during its recent IMO Awards Ceremony in London. The...
Japanese energy giant to produce hydrogen in Brisbane
THE QUEENSLAND Government has announced that Japan’s largest oil company ENEOS will use its own technology in Queensland to significantly increase its production of green...
Australian agriculture to have historic 2024-25
THE AUSTRALIAN Government has declared the agriculture sector is forecast to have its second-highest value of production on record in the 2024–25 financial year. Despite setbacks...
PANSW unveils new pontoon in Sydney Harbour
THE PORT Authority of New South Wales (PANSW) has revealed a new floating pontoon built at Sydney Harbour’s Moores Wharf, to improve access and increase operational efficiency....
