Inmarsat launches new digital service
INMARSAT has announced the launch of Fleet Xpress portfolio, an addition to its existing Fleet Xpress network. The release of the new portfolio responds to a reported 45% increase...
Pilbara investigated for ammonia bunkering potential
LLOYD’S Register has been selected to carry out a study on the feasibility of ammonia bunkering in the Pilbara. The announcement follows the signing of a collaboration agreement...
Forum series plans for future of regional freight
A SERIES of freight forums lined up for seven regional communities from later this month will explore the future of freight in regional New South Wales. Freight forums in Parkes,...
Mid West ports and Port of Rotterdam to participate in hydrogen export study
THE WESTERN Australian Government is funding a joint study with Mid West Ports Authority and the Port of Rotterdam to examine the export of hydrogen from the state. The state...
Pilbara Ports report slight September decrease in throughput
PILBARA Ports Authority handled a total throughput of 62 million tonnes over last month. PPA reported this was a was a 2% decrease compared with the same month last year. The Port...
ICS backs efforts to reduce whale strikes
THE INTERNATIONAL Chamber of Shipping has voiced its support for an emerging industry effort to reduce ship strikes to whales. The ICS commended the measures the shipping industry...
Association calls for greater ship recycling capacity
INSUFFICIENT ship recycling capacity in the European Union has prompted BIMCO to call for more facilities outside the EU. According to BIMCO’s Report on the European List of Ship...
Devonport reopens to shipping following recovery operation
PORT of Devonport reopened to commercial shipping on Sunday (16 October) after port operations were suspended due to severe weather. TasPorts had halted shipping operations on...
Shipping line opens Tonga office
SWIRE Shipping has opened a new branch office in Nuku’alofa this month. The Tonga office is the company’s 24th office in the South Pacific. Swire Shipping has a long history...
MUA celebrates 150th anniversary
THE MARITIME Union of Australia celebrated its 150th anniversary last week with a gala dinner on Sydney Harbour. More than 600 guests attended the event, including Prime Minister...
Floods disrupt Victorian freight
TRANSPORT operators in north and central Victoria are dealing with significant disruptions caused by major flooding in the region. Container Transport Alliance Australia (CTAA)...
Port of Townsville reports strong operating results for 2021-22
PORT of Townsville has reported an increased year-on-year operating result for the 2021-22 financial year, but overall trade is still below pre-pandemic levels. The port’s latest...
Bill before parliament aims to “unshackle” Port of Newcastle to build a container terminal
A BILL tabled in New South Wales Parliament on Thursday has formalised a vision for Port of Newcastle to operate as a container port. The Port of Newcastle (Extinguishment of...
Portland Bay responders lauded at parliamentary event
THE HEROIC actions of responders to the Portland Bay emergency were formally recognised at a special parliamentary event on Thursday. NSW transport minister David Elliott hosted...
Baltic Exchange market report
The Baltic Dry Index last week slightly down after minor ups and downs. The index started the week at 1944 on 10 October, which was the high point for the week. It declined...
