PIL signs for de-carb push
SINGAPORE'S Pacific International Lines has become the latest carrier to explore new measures to speed up the decarbonisation of shipping. On Monday [15 April], PIL signed a...
$20 million for bi-lateral emissions reduction work
THE GOVERNMENTS of Australia and Singapore have partnered on a $20 million initiative to help reduce emissions in the maritime sector. Labelled ASLET (Australia-Singapore...
Rock-attracted longliner refloated in NZ
A JAPANESE fishing vessel that ran aground in NZ’s Hauraki Gulf in the early hours of yesterday morning [16 April] has been refloated and berthed safely in Auckland. The 48-metre...
Aries seizure threatens Middle Eastern trade lanes, analysts say
THE SEIZURE of MSC Aries has prompted warning that war risk premiums are set to increase, leading to heightened volatility in shipping markets. Iranian forces seized the...
Tassie shipbuilder switches to four-day work week
TASMANIAN shipbuilder Incat has introduced a four-day work week for its production staff. Incat expects the new approach to increase productivity and enhance the wellbeing of its...
Man charged over "piggybacking" drug import plot
A MAN has been charged for his alleged involvement in a criminal syndicate that imported cocaine via air cargo by impersonating a legitimate company. The 289 kilograms of cocaine...
Transport co moves in at Port of Brisbane
PORT of Brisbane is now home to a new warehousing and depot facility for Rogers Transport, a transport provider and distribution specialist. The new facility sits on a...
Dali owners declare General Average
THE OWNERS of Baltimore bridge destroyer Dali have declared General Average, although charterers Maersk Line have yet to issue a public notification. The 9962 TEU Dali is...
CMA CGM Air Cargo to launch trans-Pacific service
CMA CGM Air Cargo plans to begin operating a trans-Pacific route in the European summer 2024, with three new Boeing B777 aircraft due for delivery in 2024 and 2025. The...
Pilbara throughput increases in March
PILBARA Ports has reported a total monthly throughput of 67.5 million tonnes for March 2024. Last month’s figures were a 9% increase compared with March 2023. The Port of Port...
Spirit set for Asian wind work
A FORMER Bass Strait offshore supply ship whose owners collapsed last year is destined for a new career in Asian waters for a new owner and charterer. Last month Tek-Ocean Spirit...
Scrubber water banned but not here
THE GOVERNMENT of Denmark has reached a cross-party agreement to ban the discharge of scrubber water in territorial waters from mid-2025 and will push for similar restrictions to...
No recovery yet for OOCL
FIRST quarter results from Hong Kong’s Orient Overseas Container Line show international box trades continue the slide in revenues evident in 2023. The trans-Pacific and the...
20 years of Australian Coastal Shipping
Australian Coastal Shipping is celebrating a milestone this year. It’s been 20 years since the launch of ACS, and in that time the independent company has grown into a strong team...
Maritime community commemorates merchant navy
ON SUNDAY 14 April the newly finished stone plaques were in place at the Merchant Navy War Memorial in Rookwood cemetery as representatives from naval and maritime organisations...
