Government proposes Eden cruise wharf expansion to welcome larger ships
PORT of Eden has been identified as a potential destination for some of the world’s largest cruise ships as Australia reopens to the international cruise industry. Port of Eden is...
Maritime unions and stakeholders continue to evacuate seafarers from Ukraine
A HUMANITARIAN initiative set up by transport workers’ unions and a ship management group has helped more than 100 members of the seafaring community reach safety after fleeing...
Arrival of Pacific Explorer to mark return of cruise ships to Australia
THE return of cruise ships to Australian shores will be marked by the arrival of Pacific Explorer in Sydney Harbour on 18 April. Falling on the Easter Monday public holiday, the...
Cape Byron Lighthouse receives heritage award
CAPE Byron Lighthouse has been named the 2021 Heritage Lighthouse of the Year by the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities. The...
MTS meets Princess Anne at Government House Sydney
MISSION to Seafarers met with Princess Anne, the charity’s president, at Government House on Sunday during her tour in Australia. Her Royal Highness arrived in Sydney on Saturday...
Maersk launches air cargo service
MAERSK has reinforced its position in the air freight market with the launch of Maersk Air Cargo, to be supported by the operation of five aircraft. Maersk said its owned and...
CEO of The Seafarers' Charity to step down
THE Seafarers’ Charity will undergo a change in leadership in the coming months, with CEO Catherine Spencer having announced she will step down from the role. Ms Spencer has led...
OPINION: Quarantine – an unfair charging system
AS A corporate customs brokerage we pay the Australian Border Force $2400 for a three-year customs brokerage licence; in 2017 the Department of Agriculture, Water and the...
PANSW and partners carry out air and sea emergency training
PORT Authority of New South Wales together with NSW Ambulance and the Toll Ambulance Rescue Helicopter Service are training together to allow specialist medical teams to practice...
CMA CGM acquires automotive logistics provider Gefco following sanction blow
CMA CGM Group has acquired nearly 100% of Gefco, an automotive logistics provider which is understood to have been impacted by sanctions against Russia. Headquartered in France,...
PIL trials marine biofuel on containership Kota Megah
PACIFIC International Lines is trialling the use of marine biofuel on containership Kota Megah to determine the feasibility of using the fuel across its fleet. The trial commenced...
Port Authority invites young seafarers to apply for deck cadetships
PORT Authority of New South Wales is building Australia’s maritime skills base and introducing young seafarers to the industry through its sponsored deck cadet program. Since its...
Port of Brisbane welcomes Medlog container park project
PORT of Brisbane has announced the establishment of a new container park project on Fisherman Island, to be used by global logistics operator Medlog. The new facility is expected...
Drewry container index shows slight decrease
DREWRY has advised its composite World Container Index decreased by 1.4% to US$8041.50 per 40-foot container this week. Despite the decrease, the index figure remains 64% higher...
The week in bulk: A calm week in Cape and Panamax markets
LAST week, the Baltic Dry Index continued the moderate decline seen over several weeks. The index ended last week on 2055 (on 8 April) – this was a decrease of 13% on the previous...
