ICS says crew safety must be prioritised in Black Sea corridor talks
THE INTERNATIONAL Chamber of Shipping is calling for crew safety to be prioritised while the Black Sea maritime corridor is discussed. Russia pulled out of the Black Sea Grain...
ONE reports significant increases in profits, revenues for 2Q
OCEAN Network Express saw increases in revenues and profits across the board over the second quarter of 2022, according to its most recent financial results statement. The...
Survey finds crew wellbeing is improving, but some welfare issues are not
ACCESS to shore leave has improved over the past few months but seafarers are still struggling with workloads, according to the latest Seafarers Happiness Index report. Mission to...
Industry underestimates danger of lithium-ion batteries, insurers say
FAILURE of lithium-ion batteries poses a larger safety threat to the maritime supply chain than the industry realises, a new whitepaper suggests. The Lithium batteries whitepaper,...
Airline increases international cargo flights from Melbourne
CATHAY Pacific is increasing the number of weekly flights carrying cargo between Hong Kong and Melbourne. The airline plans to expand its Hong Kong to Melbourne services from four...
Further industrial action announced for Svitzer
SVITZER maritime workers in the coming weeks are taking more industrial action, including work stoppages and work bans at various ports across Australia. The Maritime Union of...
NGO calls for regulation of ship speeds
THE INTERNATIONAL Fund for Animal Welfare is calling on the shipping industry to regulate vessel speeds. An independent economic analysis carried out for the NGO suggests a small...
Record exports under Black Sea grain deal as Russia pulls out
THE BLACK Sea maritime corridor saw a record volume of agricultural products exported on Monday (31 October) despite Russia pulling out of the Black Sea Grain Initiative. Russia...
Environmental impacts of NT hydrogen export project in focus
A HYDROGEN export project proposed for the Tiwi Islands needs an environmental impact statement (EIS) to proceed. The Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority advised...
PIL launches intermodal service
PACIFIC International Lines has announced the launch of PIL Intermodal Services to complement its container shipping service. PIL Intermodal Services offers train, truck and barge...
Three jailed for $135 million meth shipment
THREE men who used air cargo to import more than $135 million worth of drugs into Australia have been jailed following a major investigation. The criminal syndicate members...
Record $1.6bn meth haul found in container bound for Australia
A RECORD-BREAKING shipment of liquid methamphetamine, worth $1.6 billion, has been intercepted on its way to Australia in a shipping container. The drugs were concealed in cartons...
Construction contract locked in for Inland Rail in Victoria
CONSTRUCTION is set to begin on the first Inland Rail sites in Victoria with a $200 million contract having been awarded to construction company McConnell Dowell. The Australian...
Contract awarded for Westport supply-chain project
ENGINEERING consulting firm WSP Australia has been awarded the contact to lead the Supply Chain Integrated Design project for the new terminal at Westport Under the $15.2 million...
Spirit of Tasmania IV reaches new milestone
SPIRIT of Tasmania IV’s keel was laid on Friday (28 October). Shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions hosted a keel-laying ceremony for the vessel at its facility in Finland....
