Newbuildings entering Oz box trades
MORE accustomed to getting hand-me-downs from other routes, local services are beginning to see a modest share of the more than three million TEU of newbuildings due for delivery...
Svitzer assists White Sky emergency call-out
TOWAGE operator Svitzer has confirmed it last week activated one of its tugs to assist bitumen tanker White Sky on its transit to Brisbane’s Moreton Bay. The confirmation follows...
Woodside makes long term Japan LNG deal
WOODSIDE has made its first long-term sale of LNG to Japanese power utility JERA. The sale and purchase agreement with JERA is for the long-term supply of liquefied natural gas...
More submarines from Austal
A NEW submarine contract awarded to Austal USA will enable the ship builder to develop a new facility at its Alabama shipyard. The US$450 million contract from General Dynamics...
Grimaldi climbs Höegh share register
ITALIAN ferry, ro-ro and PCTC giant Emanuele Grimaldi has raised his stake in Höegh Autoliners to almost 10% after first buying into the PCTC specialist in April. Mr Grimaldi is...
Federal Government secures trade deal with UAE
THE FEDERAL Government has announced it has secured a trade deal with the United Arab Emirates, Australia's largest trade and investment partner in the Middle East. Don Farrell,...
IT issues cause traffic chaos in Melbourne
IT ISSUES that have caused long holdups for trucks at the Port of Melbourne have spread to other DP World sites. A notice issued by the Container Transport Alliance Australia...
Port Authority of NSW hosts second annual safety and efficiency forum
SAFETY and efficiency underpinned Port Authority of NSW’s port operations forum on Tuesday this week (17 September). The Safe and Efficient Port Operations Forum was the second...
ITF agrees to new Non-Seafarers work clause
THE INTERNATIONAL Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has announced it has agreed to the Non-Seafarers’ Work Clause, together with the Joint Negotiating Group (JNG) which...
Ammonia transfer helps prove Pilbara hub potential
A SUCCESSFUL trial of ammonia transfer between two vessels is helping to realise the Pilbara’s potential as a low-greenhouse gas (GHG) emission ammonia bunkering hub. An...
ICS launches new guide to reducing emissions
THE INTERNATIONAL Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has announced the release of the second edition of Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A Guide to International Regulatory Compliance....
INTERCARGO calls on IMO to review carbon intensity indicator
THE INTERNATIONAL Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (Intercargo) has submitted proposals to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to review its carbon intensity...
Wärtsilä and Royal Caribbean Group collaborate on sustainability goals
TECHNOLOGY group Wärtsilä has signed a five-year Lifecycle Agreement with Royal Caribbean Group, the world’s second largest cruise line operator. The Finnish technology...
Norden and BHP enter biofuel arrangement
DANISH shipping company Norden and BHP have entered an arrangement for biofuel to be used on a voyage from Australia to the Netherlands. The arrangement will see approximately...
Time is running out – get your DCN awards nominations in now
TIME is running out to nominate for the 2024 DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards. Nominations will close in less than two weeks – the cutoff is Wednesday 2 October...
