Remembering 'The Admiral'; a tribute to Captain Don O'Donnell
Captain Don O’Donnell — affectionately known to so many of us as “The Admiral” — has crossed the bar. It was with great sadness that we learned of Don’s passing on Thursday 16...
Specialist dive training aimed at combatting maritime threats in the Pacific
COMBATTING maritime threats, particularly illegal drug trafficking, was the aim of specialised training to Kiribati police divers recently. Twelve members from Kiribati Maritime...
Zero emission truck trial hailed 'a permanent breath of fresh air'
THE Zero Emission Heavy Vehicle (ZEHV) access trial is set to become permanent this month, in what has been hailed as a win for truckies and the environment. Transport for NSW...
Fremantle Ports charges to rise 4.6%
FREMANTLE Ports ship and cargo charges will rise from 1 July to keep pace with what the port says are movements in the Perth Consumer Price Index. An email to clients from...
Runway upgrade opens door for Kimberley exports
COMPLETION of the East Kimberley Regional Airport runway extension in Western Australia’s north will open the door for agricultural exports from the region. The $19.1 million...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 22 May 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index (BDI) dropped last week, finishing at 2991 points for 22 May 2026, down from 15 May's figure of 3151. Capesize The market experienced a gradual softening over...
ANL gets new chief
THE CMA CGM Group has moved quickly to replace Shane Walden, who resigned last week after more than a quarter of a century with ANL, the last six-plus as managing director. In...
CMA CGM’s Q1 ‘resilient’
CMA CGM chairman and CEO Rudolphe Saadé has hailed the Group’s first quarter performance as ‘resilient’ despite reporting a 31.6% fall in EBITDA to USD 2.11 billion, compared the...
Agencies collaborate in Exercise Noxium II
THE Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), supported by Australian Border Force (ABF), are participating in Exercise Noxium II, a...
Pacific cops pledge to combat maritime drugs trade
A SUMMIT in Fiji has reinforced the importance of collaboration and consolidating efforts in support of regional security and law enforcement in the Pacific. Fiji Police Force...
Canadians interested in Cook Strait
A LEADING Canadian pension fund is among prospective buyers of StraitNZ’s Cook Strait ferry operations and extended transport interests, according to business media. The...
NZ Customs going remote
THE INTRODUCTION of three new ROVs (remotely-operated vehicle) has substantially advanced NZ Customs’ ability to undertake underwater inspections of vessels in the nation’s ports,...
Feeling chipper: Burnie loader fixed
BURNIE’s woodchip loader is back in action after inspection, repair and function testing that followed a collision with a ship 10 days ago. The loader struck woodchip carrier...
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Port of Bunbury in the wind
THE PORT of Bunbury in southern Western Australia is reaping the rewards of the state’s energy transition policy. Its latest delivery, importing more than 180 windfarm components...
Maersk to launch express China service
IN AN already crowded market Maersk Line will introduce a speedy, limited rotation China-Australia service in late July, just in time for traditional peak import season. The...
