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...
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Darwin Port push continues, Landbridge seeks international arbitration
THE FEDERAL government has reiterated its intention to return Darwin Port to Australian control, with infrastructure minister Catherine King telling the ABC this week that the...
Unions claim BHP stoppage to disrupt 16 shipments
UP TO 16 BHP iron ore shipments could be impacted by this weekend’s industrial action at Port Hedland, according to the combined port unions. The unions have confirmed a two-day...
Care-Factor 2026: Industry has a ball
One of the industry's most anticipated nights — the Care Factor Christmas in July Ball, was held this year at the Hyatt Regency in Sydney on Friday 31 July. The Grand Ballroom,...
bound4blue raises Pacific sail
SPANISH wind propulsion company bound4blue has installed a 22-metre eSAIL on a multi-purpose vessel which has now begun inter-island service in French Polynesia. The installation...
Seas calm as rates settle
FREIGHT rate indices in the Asia-Australia trades hit a flat-spot this week, in news which will be welcomed by shippers but may be making lines nervous on the eve of traditional...
Melissa Horne retains freight portfolio in new Victoria cabinet
MELISSA Horne has emerged a winner in Victorian Premier Ben Carroll’s first cabinet, earning new portfolios to go with her existing position as Minister for Ports and Freight. Ms...
NYK moves to consolidate bulk interests
JAPAN’S NYK Line has moved to bulk up its coal, iron ore and heavy commodity trades by launching a tender for common shares in compatriot NS United Kaiun, in which it already...
OPINION: Force Majeure is a verb, not a declaration
MOST people treat force majeure like a light switch. Something goes wrong, a port closes, a strait gets dangerous, a supplier collapses and someone sends a notice invoking the...
DP World logistics and Balco renew their vows
ENHANCING the efficiency and resilience of the forage product export supply chain is one of the aims of stevedore DP World and Balco Australia who this week announced the signing...
Maritime Museum of Townsville celebrates 40 years
TOWNSVILLE’S extensive oceanic history has been recognised as the Maritime Museum of Townsville recently marked 40 years of operations. The museum started in 1986 from its...
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Strong first half for ICTSI
THE OWNER of Victoria International Container Terminal, Manila-based International Container Terminal Services, Inc has posted very strong results for the first half of calendar...
OPINION: 150 Days in: Why carriers are about to start exercising liens
WE HAVE officially passed 150 days of the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Surcharges have been climbing steadily, peak season surcharges, congestion surcharges, bunker adjustment...
