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OPINION: Wharfies continue to deliver productivity improvements

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SHIPPING Australia’s absurd, evidence-free claims about waterfront bargaining are just their latest hysterical and destructive attempt to exploit COVID anxiety in the community...

CORONAVIRUS: Open letter from Diego Aponte, MSC Group president and CEO

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THE SPREAD of COVID-19 has created a public health issue unprecedented in our lifetimes, triggering an unexpected shock for societies and economies. During this troubling period,...

COMMENT: Background to MSQ isolation directive

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THIS week I issued a Direction to all international trading vessels entering Queensland’s ports. My Direction will mean that a 14-day isolation period must be observed since...

OPINION: State of insurance for boat builders and ship repairers

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THERE is an upheaval taking place in the global marine insurance market, says broker AlphaXO. Marine hull premiums are on the rise and P&I clubs looking at general increases for...

OPINION: Report on the rise of disruptionware

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“DISRUPTING” traditional business models might be hot talk for start-ups pitching investors, but in the world of manufacturing, transportation, energy and similar sectors, real...