China box drought causing stress
A SHORTAGE of empty containers in China is proving problematic for carriers, although those in the Australian trade are not panicking – yet. The UK’s The Loadstar yesterday [21...
Japan again looks to Australia for CCS
MORE Japanese energy companies are investigating the feasibility of transporting carbon to Australia for underground storage as they seek to reach net zero emissions by 2050. The...
Foundations set for Inland Rail construction
INLAND Rail has reached a “major construction milestone” at one of its Victorian sites. The completion of pile drilling at Seymour-Avenel Road marks the end the pile drilling...
New NZ coaster on its way
A SELF-propelled barge to be used for bulk distribution and transhipment operations on New Zealand’s South Island is now on its way from Singapore. Manahau, which means ‘brisk or...
ZIM turns around in Q1
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has enjoyed a strong first quarter, reversing results recorded in Q1 2023 and upgrading its full-year guidance for 2024. But net debt and net...
Silk Logistics CEO steps down
SILK Logistics CEO and managing director Brendan Boyd has stepped from his executive role at the ASX-listed company for medical reasons. The company on Wednesday (22 May)...
NZ containership crew awarded for SAR efforts
THE CREW of containership Moana Chief was recognised at the 2023 New Zealand Search and Rescue Awards (held on 21 May 2024) for their efforts in a yacht rescue last year. The New...
Dali successfully refloated, 55 days after bridge strike
SALVORS working with the Key Bridge Response Unified Command refloated the containership Dali in the port of Baltimore at about 0640 hrs Monday morning US time. Preparation for...
Peak season surcharge for ECNA
IN WHAT is an absolute rarity in recent years, a peak season surcharge (PSS) has been announced for an outbound trade from Australia. ANL and CMA CGM will impose a US$300/TEU PSS...
MinRes loads first Onslow ore
JUST days after celebrating the arrival and commissioning of its initial 20,000 DWT transhippers Mineral Resources has begun loading its first ship with Onslow Iron ore, weeks...
DP World launches rail service from Yennora intermodal
THE YENNORA Intermodal Terminal now offers two direct rail services to and from DP World’s Port Botany terminal daily. The service, launched on Monday (20 May), is expected to...
Kotahi, Maersk sign new 10-year deal
MAERSK Line and NZ’s Kotahi have signed a second long-term freight agreement they say will provide primary industry exporters with a stable, resilient and sustainable global...
Inmarsat launches new maritime comms service
INMARSAT Maritime has launched a new bonded network service for maritime communications. NexusWave was designed to provide high-speed connection, unlimited data and global...
Historic pilot station slated for $8.3m restoration
THE WESTERN Australian government has injected $8.3 million into development plans for Port of Albany’s historic pilot station. The historic cottages housed Port of Albany marine...
Study: AI can boost supply chain, enviro performance
THE FINDINGS of a new study, co-authored by the UNSW Institute for Climate Risk & Response, have shown that AI-driven technologies can be harnessed for climate action and...
