SEA-LNG supports global methane pledge
SEA-LNG, a coalition of businesses across the maritime LNG value chain, has voiced its support for the Global Methane Pledge. SEA-LNG welcomes the increased backing for the pledge...
NSW announces independent review of the Ports and Maritime Administration Act
THE New South Wales government has today (12 November) commenced a comprehensive review of the Ports and Maritime Administration Act 1995 and the Port Botany Landside Improvement...
IMO Council sets International Day for Women in Maritime
THE IMO Council, which met from 8-12 November, decided to establish an International Day for Women in Maritime, to be observed on 18 May every year. Once adopted by the IMO...
Australian exporters to be celebrated
MINISTER for Trade, Tourism and Investment Dan Tehan has congratulated the 89 businesses announced today as finalists in this year’s Australian Export Awards. “These exporters are...
Maersk inks deal with wind power specialist Vestas
VESTAS and Maersk have formed what the two Danish companies call a “long-term strategic partnership for all containerised transport”. The partnership includes door-to-door...
Auckland to introduce infrastructure levy on containers
PORTS of Auckland announced it would introduce an infrastructure levy at its Fergusson Container Terminal from 1 January 2022. The levy is to be charged to shipping lines and will...
More agreements at COP26 focused on shipping
THE International Chamber of Shipping and International Maritime Organization have met with the Green Climate Fund to discuss the provision of up to $1.5 million to accelerate a...
GeelongPort achieves carbon-neutral certification
GEELONGPORT’S green credentials have been recognised with a Climate Active carbon-neutral certification for its business operations. Reaching carbon neutrality was one of the...
Australia signs declaration to boost green shipping
AUSTRALIA has joined 21 other countries in signing the Clydebank Declaration tabled at the United Nations COP26 meeting in Glasgow. The declaration commits to the establishment of...
Queensland ports initiative wins biosecurity award
A MARINE pest initiative launched by Queensland Ports Association and Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) across Queensland Ports including Gladstone Ports...
CMA CGM and Engie partner to advance energy transition
SHIPPPING line CMA CGM Group and renewable energy solutions company Engie, have committed to working together to advance the energy transition by championing the industrial-scale...
MUA withdraws Patrick industrial action
THE MARITIME Union of Australia has withdrawn its notices of industrial action for its workers at Patrick Terminals today (10 November). The union has agreed to withdraw all...
Container handling records broken in Townsville
TOWNSVILLE Marine Logistics (TML) has reported a record in container handling for a Swire Shipping vessel recently at the Port of Townsville. The stevedore said it had achieved a...
MOL to trial hydrogen-fuelled engine
MITSUI O.S.K. Lines, MOL Drybulk and Japan Engine Corporation are to co-operate in a trial of a hydrogen-fuelled engine installed in an on-service vessel. The companies say the...
General cargo ship runs aground, crew rescued
CONTAINERHIP Rise Shine has run aground near the Russian port of Nakhodka on Tuesday morning local time. Container ship Rise Shine (Panama flag) with 14 on board ran aground and...
