Governments must "bite the bullet" for net-zero, says ICS
THE INTERNATIONAL Chamber of Shipping, in collaboration with the governments of Bahamas and Liberia, has presented a new proposal to introduce a greenhouse gas emissions fee for...
New compactor improves waste management at cruise terminal
RESTAURANT tenants at the Overseas Passenger Terminal in Sydney’s Circular Quay will now have access to a newly installed waste disposal compactor. The Port Authority of New South...
Sea Cargo Charter adds signature of South32
THE SEA Cargo Charter (SCC) has announced Australian mining and metals company South32 as its newest signatory. The SCC is a framework for assessing the climate alignment of ship...
TT Line board has govt's confidence
TASMANIA'S Public Accounts Committee’s inquiry into TT Line’s the acquisition of new Bass Strait ro-paxes new terminal infrastructure has heard of considerable ministerial...
Criminal syndicates smuggling drugs in vehicle imports, say ABF and AFP
A JOINT release by the Australian Border Force and Australian Federal Police has revealed that vehicle importations are being targeted for illegal drug importations. The ABF and...
OneStop and Intermodal Group strengthen partnership at new terminal
LOGISTICS solutions provider OneStop has announced the expansion of its ongoing partnership with Intermodal Group (IMG) to include the latter’s newest facility in Kenwick, Western...
More tears over Aratere
COOK Strait rail/ro-pax Aratere resumed service yesterday afternoon [11 August] after the Interisland Line curse struck again on Thursday afternoon. The ferry hit the terminal...
Karratha to build iron ore railcars
KARRATHA in Western Australia’s Pilbara is set to become an iron ore railcar manufacturing centre. The State Government has made a multimillion-dollar investment in two major rail...
Explosion rocks Yang Ming container ship
A YANG Ming Marine Transport vessel has been hit by an explosion onboard while berthed at the Port of Ningbo in China, one of the world’s busiest ports. Footage of the incident,...
Pilbara road works to improve freight productivity
HEAVY vehicles make up more than 60% of traffic between Newman and Port Hedland and the construction of 11 overtaking lanes on Great Northern Highway, the primary north-south...
Aurizon releases 2024 full year results
FREIGHT rail operator Aurizon has posted their end of financial year results for the year ending 30 June 2024 (FY2024). The company, which specialises in moving coal, iron ore,...
Baltic Exchange weekly report
THE BALTIC Dry Index fell to 1670 on Friday 9 August after a small increase in the middle of the week. The Baltic Dry Index for the week ending Friday 9 August 2024. Source:...
AMSA awards scholarships to Tassie uni students
THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority has awarded five scholarships to students at the University of Tasmania as part of its 2024 scholarship program. AMSA CEO Mick Kinley said...
TasPorts launches graduate program for future industry leaders
TASPORTS has announced their new graduate program that gives university graduates an opportunity to join their organisation and develop industry skills. TasPorts’ NextGen Leaders...
Weakness found in Burnie berth
TASPORTS has imposed restrictions on parts of Strait Link’s Burnie base at Berth 4 after areas of scouring were discovered beneath the quay wall. CEO Anthony Donald said while...
