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...
Pilbara Ports sees August throughput increase year on year
Pilbara Ports has reported a total monthly throughput of 65.8 million tonnes in August 2024. This sees a 5% increase when compared to the total monthly throughput handled in...
Spotlight on: Environmental Award
2024 Sponsor THE environment has been a strong point of focus for the maritime industry in recent years. Global, shipping and trade is under pressure to adjust its practices to be...
ANL launches initiative to help restore Port Phillip kelp forests
ANL has announced today (16 September) the launch of its ‘K-Helping the Bay’ initiative, aimed at protecting some of Victoria’s essential marine biodiversity. Specifically, the...
DSV to acquire DB Schenker
INTERNATIONAL freight forwarder DSV has signed an E14.3 billion deal to acquire logistics business Schenker. DSV will acquire the business from Deutsche Bahn giving it a combined...
China rates still climbing
CONTAINER LINES serving the China-Australia trade are continuing to see freight rates defy global gravity, with spot rates up over USD1000/TEU in a month and more extra-loaders...
