TasPorts achieves EcoPorts certification
TASPORTS has been awarded the distinguished EcoPorts certification across its four major commercial ports, marking a significant environmental milestone. EcoPorts is an...
Government strategic fleet tender closes
THE FEDERAL Government’s strategic fleet pilot tender has closed and proposals are now being evaluated as part of a procurement process. An announcement of the successful...
Rotterdam-Singapore corridor pilots bio-methane bunkering
PARTNERS of the Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC) have successfully piloted bunkering of mass-balanced liquefied bio-methane (LBM) at the Port of...
Fourth person charged for car shipment ketamine
THE AUSTRALIAN Federal Police (AFP) has charged a fourth person for their alleged role in a plot to import 87 kilograms of ketamine hidden inside a shipment of new vehicles....
MUA announces industrial action for Port of Brisbane
THE MARITIME Union of Australia (MUA) has notified Qube Ports of upcoming protected industrial action that will commence at the Port of Brisbane this Friday (6 December). The MUA...
Maersk places order for 20 dual-fuel box ships
A.P. MOLLER Maersk has announced it has completed orders for a total of 20 dual-fuel container vessels, concluding its fleet renewal plan announced in August. The Danish shipping...
SA welcomes new luxury cruise ship visit
THE SOUTH Australian government has welcomed luxury line Silversea’s ship Silver Nova’s first visit to the state, expected to produce economic benefits across the state’s tourism...
Tasmania police unveil new patrol vessel
THE TASMANIAN Government has announced the unveiling of Tasmania Police’s new patrol vessel PV Van Diemen in Hobart late last week. The state government said the state-of-the-art,...
AFP claim largest ever Australian cocaine seizure
THE AUSTRALIAN Federal Police (AFP) has charged charged 11 men and two juveniles following an attempted importation of 2.34 tonnes of cocaine into Australia by sea. The AFP...
Changes to QLD WHS laws incense union
THE QUEENSLAND State Government has announced it will act to remove automatic right of entry to worksites for permit holders, with changes to Workplace Health and Safety (WHS)...
Martitime industry meets with Canberra for discussion
REPRESENTATIVES from across Australia’s maritime industry recently gathered at Parliament House in Canberra for an event designed to facilitate exchange with senators and MP’s...
Hapag-Lloyd secures long term methanol supply
SHIPPING line Hapag-Lloyd has announced an agreement with clean energy company Goldwind for the delivery of 250,000 tonnes of green methanol annually. The green methanol will...
The Italian Job; new report highlights freight crime
A NEW joint industry report has highlighted a significant increase seen in freight crime incidents in Italy, with instances of theft quadrupling in the previous two years. The...
MSC and Eni join forces with MoU
MEDITERRANEAN Shipping Company (MSC) and Italian energy Eni have signed a memorandum of understanding in order to pursue initiatives in the fields of sustainability and energy...
Aurizon approved for Flinders Logistics acquisition
FREIGHT rail transporter Aurizon has today (28 November) welcomed the decision by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to approve its proposed acquisition of...
