ASX-listed logistics company appoints new board member
WISEWAY Group has appointed Robert McNutt as a non-executive director in what the company said is part of its expansion strategy, particularly in the US market. ASX-listed...
Maersk announces big Q2 profits, with continued increases on the cards
A.P. Møller – Maersk’s revenue for the second quarter of 2021 was a whopping US$14.2 billion. The company’s EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and...
New Women in Maritime association holds inaugural event
WOMEN in maritime took centre stage at the inauguration of the Women in Maritime of West and Central Africa (WIMOWCA), the newest IMO-supported regional association for women in...
Industry body reiterates call for new federal regulator for shipping
THE Freight and Trade Alliance has reiterated its call for the federal government to establish a new regulator, “along the lines of the US Federal Maritime Commission”. In formal...
New CEO takes the helm at ALC
THE Australian Logistics Council has appointed Brad Williams as its new chief executive officer; he commenced the role on Monday 2 August. ALC chair Philip Davies said Mr Williams...
ARTC awards contracts for Botany rail project
THE Australian Rail and Track Corporation has awarded major contracts for the $400-million Port Botany rail duplication project and the Cabramatta loop projects. The contract to...
ONE first-quarter profit increases 1432% on 1Q2020
OCEAN Network Express’ first-quarter results for the 2021 financial year showed a tremendous increase in profits for the container line. The company reported US$2.559 billion in...
Delays, industrial action at Patrick’s Sydney terminal lead to lines omitting calls
ON Thursday evening, the Maritime Union of Australia gave notice of more protected industrial action at Patrick’s Brisbane AutoStrad terminal. The industrial action includes...
Bell Bay hydrogen cluster takes step towards reality
THE Tasmanian government has committed an additional $100,000 to the Bell Bay Advanced Manufacturing Zone hydrogen technology cluster. The government recently matched $100,000...
Singapore launches maritime decarbonisation centre
THE Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, along with six partners, has established the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD). The aim of GCMD is to collaborate...
Air cargo markets go gangbusters: IATA data
AIR cargo has been growing faster than it has since 2017, according to the most recent data from the International Air Transport Association. Global demand for June 2021, measured...
Report warns of looming officer shortage
THE recently released Seafarer Workforce Report from BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping warns that the industry must significantly increase training and recruitment...
Kalgin Logistics acquires QIFS
PACIFIC Islands logistics specialist Kalgin Global Logistics has acquired Queensland International Freight Services. Brisbane-based QIFS is a specialist in the Papua New Guinea...
Tasmanian firm to build new shiploader at Burnie
TASRAIL is finalising negotiations with Tasmanian company COVA Haywards to design and build its new bulk minerals shiploader at Burnie Port. The contract is expected to be awarded...
DSV Panalpina reports big half-year profit growth
DANISH transport and logistics behemoth DSV Panalpina reported an 18% growth in gross profit in its interim financial report for the first half of the 2021 calendar year. The...
