Port leaders highlight collaboration, innovation at PMTA Conference
AUSTRALIAN port leaders joined counterparts from across the Pacific this week at the 48th Pacific Maritime Transport Alliance (PMTA) Conference in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, where...
ACFS receivers expected to seek a sale
RECEIVERS of troubled operator ACFS Port Logistics are expected to attempt a sale after the business was forced into administration this week. Andrew Sallway and Duncan Clubb of...
Patrick Terminals to launch OptiBook at Fremantle
PATRICK Terminals and OneStop are to roll out the OptiBook container‑management platform at Patrick Terminals – Fremantle on Saturday, 5 September, introducing new digital tools...
External administrator appointed for ACFS Port Logistics
ACFS Port Logistics has been placed in external administration. The development follows a number of applications to wind up the business including by the Australian Taxation...
Hormuz fees, firmer rates and congestion challenge supply chains
YOU know you've reached true adulthood when getting the washing in just before it starts raining feels like a genuine achievement. That was my big win yesterday, I'll take it!...
Port Adelaide evacuated as fire burns
EMERGENCY services have ordered evacuation around a major industrial fire at Port Adelaide. Reports say fire in sulphur being discharged from Ocean Ersa at Berth 29 has...
Unions continue Brisbane ferry stoppages
MARITIME unions will continue protected industrial action against the leading operator of Brisbane River ferries after the parties failed to reach agreement during negotiations...
Record year for Lyttelton
LYTTELTON hit the accelerator in the 2025/26 financial year with the port company achieving new records across profit, revenue and dividends for the second year in a row....
CAS marks 50 years as a freight and logistics specialist
FREIGHT forwarding, customs and logistics business Customs Agency Services (CAS) is celebrating 50 years in the industry in what is says is five decades spent helping Australian...
TAFE NSW takes Dominic from school to Sydney harbour skipper
A PASSION for the water has helped 21-year-old Roselands local Dominic Bruno become one of the youngest skippers at Captain Cook Cruises, showcasing the career opportunities...
Ichthys LNG faces court as NT tightens harbour oversight
ICHTHYS LNG Pty Ltd is facing legal action over alleged under‑reporting of toxic emissions from its Darwin Harbour operations, with the Northern Territory Environment Protection...
Cruise industry boosts onshore presence
CRUISE Lines’ peak body in Australasia has joined forces with farmers, food suppliers, tourism operators, travel agents, ports and other industry leaders to launch the Australian...
ACFS “trading profitably” despite court notices
ACFS Port Logistics managing director and chief executive Arthur Tzaneros says he is confident for the future of his company, despite a number of applications for wind-up notices...
Hobart wharf wreckers begin work
THE NEXT step in the creation of a new Hobart base for the Australian Antarctic Division’s research/icebreaker Nuyina is about to be taken with the demolition of the port’s...
FedEx announces China – Sydney service
GLOBAL freight giant FedEx Express has announced the introduction of a non-stop service between its Asia-Pacific hub in Guangzhou, China, and Sydney, seeking to strengthen market...
-1.png)
