Container trade through Melbourne still on a high
MAY was yet another big month for container throughput at the Port of Melbourne, with big gains on the same month last year. According to the latest trade data from the port,...
Day of the Seafarer to be marked with ships’ horns sounding
THE Day of the Seafarer is upon us for this year, and ships around the world are called upon to sound their horns for 15 seconds at 1200 local time. The International Maritime...
LINX announces a change of leadership
ANTHONY Jones will step down as CEO of LINX Cargo Care Group in September. He has held the role for five years. Patrick Boocock is slated to take over the CEO role after Mr Jones’...
WiFi connections for seafarers at Newcastle
MANY of the 29,000 seafarers who visit the Port of Newcastle each year are now keeping connected to friends and family thanks to free WiFi provided by Seafarer Connect, the Port...
Wärtsilä and Global Energy Ventures to develop hydrogen propulsion systems
FINNISH technology company Wärtsilä and Australian hydrogen transport systems developer Global Energy Ventures are to co-operate to develop hydrogen-powered propulsion systems....
Freo wharfies to bring Inner Harbour to a halt
THE Maritime Union of Australia announced its members would stop work for 24 hours at Fremantle’s Inner Harbour starting Friday at 1000. The union said the strike is in response...
Territory iron ore shipment departs Darwin
THE first shipment of iron ore from processed waste materials at Frances Creek Mine are being celebrated this week as a huge sign of strength and confidence in the Territory’s...
The Biosecurity Act now has sharper teeth
LEGISLATION passed Parliament on Wednesday giving courts access to higher penalties that reflect the true seriousness of biosecurity non-compliance. Minister for agriculture David...
Shipping line partnering with business school to address environmental issues
Ocean Network Express has entered into a partnership with Rutgers Business School (RBS) that enables ONE to gain direct outreach to RBS’ academic resources while working to reduce...
Australian company launches touch-free payment platform for maritime industry
AN Australian company has launched a touch-free payment platform for the maritime industry. Secure Seas said its electronic payment platform provides financial security to...
Poseidon stays local with pilot vessel order
POSEIDON Sea Pilots has signed an agreement for Brisbane-based boat builder Norman R. Wright & Sons for two new pilot vessels. PSP will put the new vessels to work when it begins...
Barnaby rides again
IN a dramatic leadership spill on Monday, Barnaby Joyce clawed his way back to the top seat in the National Party, vanquishing Michael McCormack, who had been the leader of the...
ALC hails (most of) NSW budget
THE Australian Logistics Council welcomed the NSW budget brought down on Tuesday as a step towards both the reduction of red tape as well as investment in the critical...
Weather topples containers at Botany
SEVERAL container stacks have collapsed on the wharf at Port Botany in wild weather. It appears there are about 23 containers affected. The containers, at the Patrick terminal on...
ITF hits out at NT Health on Darwin wharfie debacle
THE International Transport Workers’ Federation has said the Northern Territory Department of Health has gone beyond its authority in quarantining 13 stevedores. “The action sets...
