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New Kwinana freight rail corridor considered

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STATE planners in Western Australia are considering a proposal to reserve land for a future freight rail corridor in Kwinana. The proposal, which is not a part of the new proposed...
New Kwinana freight rail corridor considered

Lunch panel hears about progress and challenges for women in maritime

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FROM strategy to impact: empowering women in the maritime world was the theme of a panel lunch in Melbourne this week to mark 2026 IMO International Day for Women in Maritime. The...
Lunch panel hears about progress and challenges for women in maritime

Maritime symposium set to tackle big industry issues

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SUSTAINABLE maritime supply chain opportunities at a time of growing protectionism are focuses of this year’s AMLRN Annual Symposium on 30 November. The symposium, which has...
Maritime symposium set to tackle big industry issues

Taskforce created to strengthen cattle exports to Indonesia

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THE AUSTRALIAN cattle industry is making moves to strengthen its most important export market, Indonesia. The Australian red meat and livestock industry has launched the Indonesia...
Taskforce created to strengthen cattle exports to Indonesia

Bullish beef outlook boosts exporters

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LARGE beef production volumes at the start of 2026 help cement Australia’s position as a reliable supplier into global markets, analysts say. New data from the Australian Bureau...
Bullish beef outlook boosts exporters

Eight billion tonnes of iron ore from Rio

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IRON ORE giant Rio Tinto is celebrating the shipment of eight billion tonnes of iron ore from the Pilbara to global markets, 60 years after the company’s first shipment went to...
Eight billion tonnes of iron ore from Rio

High Court dismisses CSL’s Goliath appeal

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UPDATED: 20 May, 2026 THE RAMIFICATIONS of CSL Australia’s cement carrier Goliath’s collision with TasPorts tugs in Devonport on 22 January 2022 continue to be felt, with the High...
High Court dismisses CSL’s Goliath appeal

Action stations at women in maritime event

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THE MARITIME industry’s challenge of turning diversity and inclusion policy into real operational change took centre stage in Port Kembla, where around 100 delegates gathered for...
Action stations at women in maritime event

'Keep it in the green' Navy supports safer conduct at sea

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THE ROYAL Australian Navy says a fleet-wide behavioural program aimed at preventing inappropriate behaviour, and encourgaing psychological safety is already showing real results,...
'Keep it in the green' Navy supports safer conduct at sea

Lily helps Onslow Iron to blossom

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MINERAL Resources (MinRes) is preparing to deploy its sixth purpose‑built transhipper, MinRes Lily, as the company accelerates the marine logistics build‑out for its Onslow Iron...
Lily helps Onslow Iron to blossom

American Airlines Cargo connects to CargoWise

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WISETECH Global has announced that American Airlines Cargo has joined the CargoWise Carrier Connectivity Program. The direct data integration enables freight forwarders to...
American Airlines Cargo connects to CargoWise

Trade minister to spruik Aussie goods in East Asia

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TRADE minister Don Farrell says he will highlight the value of Australian export goods during meetings this week in Japan and China. Senator Farrell is travelling to East Asia as...
Trade minister to spruik Aussie goods in East Asia

OPINION: Should shipping lines own and control the terminals?

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THERE IS a growing battle happening behind the scenes in global ports right now, and it’s not just about moves per hour and container volumes anymore. It is about who controls the...
OPINION: Should shipping lines own and control the terminals?

Australian National Maritime Museum welcomes Barangaroo Boat

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“A GATEWAY to the past” is how the Barangaroo Boat has been described on the occasion of its handing over to the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney. The New South Wales...
Australian National Maritime Museum welcomes Barangaroo Boat

Chips are down as Burnie loader damaged

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OPERATIONS are yet to resume at Burnie’s export woodchip terminal after the shiploader struck a vessel alongside on Thursday evening [14 May]. TasPorts said no injuries occurred...
Chips are down as Burnie loader damaged