MSC overtakes Maersk as the biggest container line
MAERSK Line is no longer the largest container line in the world; MSC has knocked it off the top spot, according to global shipping analyst Alphaliner. MSC’s fleet has the...
COVID outbreak at Ningbo Port putting supply chain at risk
A COVID-19 outbreak near the Chinese port of Ningbo has disrupted operations, with new restrictions putting some terminals and services out of action. The lockdown measures were...
Rail freight operator to research diesel alternatives
THE University of Queensland has teamed up with rail freight operator, Aurizon, on a research project to help reduce the carbon emissions of the company’s locomotive fleet. The...
Fremantle container throughput shows increases in November
CONTAINER throughput in November at Fremantle Ports was at its highest since April, according to the latest trade statistics from Fremantle Ports. In November, a total of 69,922...
December air cargo demand dampened
DECEMBER demand in the general air cargo market put a final dampener on 2021 peak season volumes as continuing supply chain issues, congestion on the ground, and concerns over the...
Australian shipbuilder launches ro-pax cat
AUSTRALIAN shipbuilder Incat Tasmania has launched a new vessel for service in South Korea. Santa Monica is currently alongside Incat’s fit-out berth at Prince of Wales Bay, where...
Men charged with alleged plot to import meth into WA
A JOINT release from the Australian Federal Police and Australian Border Force has revealed that three men have been charged over an alleged plot to import almost $100 million...
Australia’s export earnings to reach record heights
AUSTRALIA'S resource and energy export earnings are forecast to reach a record $379 billion in 2021-22 according to recent data from the Department of Industry, Science, Energy...
Gladstone Ports Corp and CQU fund STEM education
GLADSTONE Ports Corporation and CQUniversity are driving science, technology, engineering and mathematics education to support long-term prosperity in the community. GPC said...
First sustainability linked contract of affreightment signed
NORWEGIAN combination ocean carrier KCC and South32 have concluded the first sustainability linked contract of affreightment. The six-year agreement, for shipments of caustic soda...
Port of Newcastle now runs on renewable energy
PORT of Newcastle as said it is now powered by 100% renewable energy, having decarbonised operations to meet sustainability commitments set in 2020. The impact of the initiative...
Poseidon Sea Pilots take the reins at Brisbane
POSEIDON Sea Pilots began operations at the Brisbane pilotage area on New Years Day, when its 10-year contract to pilot ships in Moreton Bay came into effect. The day marked the...
Passenger vessel owner convicted for ignoring AMSA notice
The owner of a small cruise vessel with numerous safety issues has been convicted for operating despite receiving a prohibition notice from the Australian Maritime Safety...
RSV Nuyina sails for Antarctica
FEWER than two weeks into its first Antarctic voyage, Australia’s new icebreaker RSV Nuyina is delivering scientific findings and deepening the nation’s understanding of the...
Labor’s strategic fleet plan – a closer look
LABOR leader Anthony Albanese on Monday announced a plan to establish a “strategic fleet” of up to 12 Australia-flagged, privately owned and operated merchant ships if the...
