Trade alliance launched to boost horticulture exports
THE FEDERAL government has announced a $130-million horticulture research initiative to boost biosecurity initiatives for the sector. Industry and research partners’ move to sign...
Extension works announced for Brisbane cruise terminal
PORT of Brisbane is extending the car park of the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal. The port will oversee delivery of the extension and the addition of and extra 340 parking...
Port of Hastings takes a step towards establishing renewable energy terminal
PORT of Hastings Corporation has submitted environmental referrals to the Victorian and Australian governments for the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal at the Old Tyabb...
Union welcomes offshore wind designation
THE MARITIME Union of Australia says maritime workers will benefit from investment and expansion of offshore renewable energy projects. The union welcomed the federal government’s...
Tasmanian trade decreased in FY22
TASMANIAN ports handled a total of 14.513 million tonnes over the 2022-23 financial year, according to the most recent data from state ports operator TasPorts. Last year’s total...
Melbourne container trade dips in June
TOTAL container throughput at the Port of Melbourne dipped in June this year compared with the same month in 2022. The port handled a total of 258,073 TEU in June 2023, which was...
AiP issued for ammonia fuel supply system for tanker and containership
CLASSIFICATION society ClassNK has issued an approval in principle for an ammonia fuel supply system for oil tanker and container ship developed by Samsung Heavy Industries....
TasPorts welcomes WISTA to Tasmania
TASPORTS and the CSIRO welcomed WISTA Australia to the Port of Hobart this week to re-invigorate the organisation in Tasmania. A networking event at the port saw a turnout of...
ARTC closes freight line for $8m improvement works
THE AUSTRALIAN Rail Track Corporation is suspending freight services on the Melbourne to Adelaide line while it carries out rail maintenance and improvement works. The three-day...
Police call for public assistance in sea-freight meth bust
AUTHORITIES are appealing for public information after 60 kilograms of methamphetamine was found in a sea-freight consignment shipped from Canada. Australian Border Force officers...
Consultation opens for Illawarra offshore wind zone
THE FEDERAL government has opened consultation for a proposed offshore wind zone off the Illawarra coast. The government said it identified the region for its major port...
Local contract awarded for Spirit of Tasmania fit-out
A COMPANY based in Launceston has won the contract to supply carpets for all passenger and crew cabins on the new Spirit of Tasmania vessels. Rauma Marine Constructions’...
Aurizon posts mixed FY23 results, looks to rail containers south from Darwin
AUSTRALIAN rail operator Aurizon reported mixed financial results, with its total underlying EBITDA down 3% on the previous year to $1.428 billion. Meanwhile, the company’s...
Austal delivers 16th Guardian-class patrol boat
AUSTAL Australia has delivered its 16th Guardian-class patrol boat to the Australian Department of Defence. The Australian government gifted the vessel to the Federated States of...
AMOU and Poseidon continue FWC negotiations
THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Officers Union and Poseidon Sea Pilots returned to the Fair Work Commission on Friday to continue negotiations that will determine whether pilots launch...
