Strategic Marine announces new fast crew boat design
SHIPBUILDER Strategic Marine has announced a new design for a 42-metre Gen 4 fast crew boat that offers expanded operating capabilities, lower emissions and fuel efficiency. The...
ITF calls for a “just transition” to a greener planet
A NEWLY-appointed labour representative on the board of the United Nations Global Compact has delivered a positive message on the benefits of tackling climate change for workers...
New AI solution for offshore asset inspections
A NEW inspection solution claims to reduce human risk and improves speed and accuracy of inspecting critical industrial equipment, particularly for subsea oil and gas...
CMA CGM informs customers of “leak of data”
CMA CGM said on Monday it had detected a “leak of data on limited customer information”. The company said the compromised information includes “first and last names, employer,...
Pacific National increases services to meet container freight demand
PRIVATE rail freight company Pacific National is increasing services in response to a surge in demand for capacity across intermodal (containerised freight) routes. Pacific...
New gateway clearance measures to boost sea-cargo import efficiency
THE Australian Border Force is introducing new gateway clearance measures that will allow the release of cleared sea cargo from customs control in the port of discharge,...
COVID closes Hutchison Ports' Sydney terminal
HUTCHISON Ports Australia’s Sydney terminal became the second container terminal at Port Botany in less than a week to close after the detection of a positive COVID-19 case. DP...
PIL launches new South China to India West Coast Service
SOUTH East Asia-focused shipping line Pacific International Lines (PIL) has announced a new weekly direct service known as the South China India Express (SIX), to complement its...
OPINION: The problem of export declaration numbers
IN AUSTRALIA, the Customs Act 1901 does not require a Licensed Customs Broker to submit an Export Declaration Number (EDN) to the Australian Border Force. An EDN is required for:...
Cairns air-freight export hub project progressing
AIR Freight Handling Services is calling for tenders for construction of the new Regional Trade Distribution Centre at Cairns. Queensland minister for state development Deputy...
Melbourne’s VICT closes after COVID case detected
VICTORIA International Container is shutting down after a COVID-19 case was detected among the workforce. In a notice to customers, the terminal said it is working with the...
Australian exports to capture greater value
THE CSIRO has launched its Trusted Agrifoods Export Mission, to support the industry’s goal of reaching $100 billion in farm-gate value by 2030. Agriculture minister David...
Mizzen selected as a Smart Port Challenge 2021 finalist
AUSTRALIAN logistics technology company Mizzen Group has announced it is a finalist in the PIER71TM’s Smart Port Challenge 2021. The annual Singapore-based Smart Port Challenge...
Australian pilot receives IMO commendation for exceptional bravery at sea
IN December 2020, Australian marine pilot Captain Ritesh Bhamaria was piloting oil tanker MT Godam through the Torres Strait in adverse weather conditions when he and the vessel...
Port of Melbourne CEO Brendan Bourke to step down
PORT of Melbourne CEO Brendan Bourke has announced he would retire at the end of the year. The PoM Board has announced that Saul Cannon has been appointed as the new CEO at PoM...
