Ashburton upgrades strengthen emergency capability
PILBARA Ports is progressing a suite of upgrades at the Port of Ashburton aimed at improving emergency response capability, maintaining navigational access and managing coastal...
Warning on Australia’s maritime decarbonisation push
AUSTRALIA’S new Maritime Emissions Reduction National Action Plan (MERNAP) has positioned the country as an early mover on maritime decarbonisation, but industry experts say the...
Suez returns, strike risks and rate volatility shape the week
IT HAS been a week of highs, lows and a few unexpected moments, including a stranger honking beside me on the freeway to tell me my dress was hanging out of the car door. Ah, not...
SPOTLIGHT ON: Supply Chain Innovation & Technology award
IN A world where speed and adaption are essential, the Supply Chain Innovation & Technology Award is particularly topical. 2026 Sponsor Last year’s winner was Svitzer Australia....
ARA calls for mode shift target with Victorian Rail Freight Plan
THE AUSTRALASIAN Railway Association (ARA) has welcomed the release of the Victorian Rail Freight Plan 2026–2036 and its focus on improving long-term planning, coordination and...
Devonport no longer slip-slippin’ away
TASPORTS and local company BridgePro Engineering have ambitious plans for a revitalised Mersey Slipway in Devonport following the completion of a major site remediation. Over the...
New tug facility for Esperance as Southern Ports begins major upgrade
CONSTRUCTION of a new tug mooring facility at the Port of Esperance is set to begin within months, with Southern Ports awarding the build contract as part of a $14.9 million...
Melbourne breaks container record again
PORT of Melbourne has reported a second consecutive year of record container throughput, handling 3.52 million TEU in financial year 2025-26 to retain its Australian port...
PORT OF BRISBANE: Port people recall the moments that shaped an icon
Port of Brisbane presents the third in a newsreel series bringing the port’s history and stories to life through the voices of the people who helped shape its growth. THE PORT of...
Seafarer survey highlights the need for connectivity
THE IMPORTANCE of connectivity for the mental health of seafarers when visiting Australian ports has been highlighted in new research. The Seafarer Port Welfare Survey was...
Dodgy boxes on the rise, survey finds
A REPORT published by the World Shipping Council has found more than one in ten cargo transport units inspected during 2025 had safety deficiencies. Government authorities in...
Legislation introduced to enable government WA freight rail buyback
THE WA state government has introduced legislation to establish the legal framework for a potential buyback of Western Australia’s freight rail network, advancing a major 2025...
TT Line uncorks Spirits
TT LINE has officially opened bookings today for Bass Strait replacement ro-paxes Spirit of Tasmania IV and V, with first sailings firmly scheduled from Geelong and Devonport...
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Vic government announces Rail Freight Plan 2026-2036
PORTS and freight minister Melissa Horne has launched Freight on Track: The Victorian Rail Freight Plan 2026-2036, providing long term planning and support for this critical...
Unions seek arbitration as BHP Pilbara dispute escalates
THE LONG‑running industrial dispute at BHP’s Port Hedland operations has escalated, with unions now seeking an intractable bargaining declaration from the Fair Work Commission...
