PPA reports increases in throughput
PILBARA Ports Authority, the body responsible for the mighty bulk ports of north-western Australia, has reported a total monthly throughput of 51.8 million tonnes in February....
Arrests after bungled air-cargo meth import attempt
TWO men have been arrested and charged over a plot import 600 grams of methamphetamine in an air-cargo consignment of vehicle parts from Africa. Australian Federal Police and...
VARD delivers second expedition cruise vessel to Australia
SPECIALIST vessel designer and builder VARD has announced the successful handover of a second expedition cruise vessel, Coral Geographer, to Coral Expeditions of Australia....
Kalmar to deliver 12 AutoStrad units to Patrick
PATRICK Terminals and Kalmar have inked a deal for 12 new AutoStrad units, which are due for delivery during the second quarter of 2022. Of the twelve new eighth-generation Kalmar...
TAFE Queensland awarded RAN training contract
TAFE Queensland was awarded the $36 million contract to provide mariner training and support to the Navy crews of the new Guardian-class patrol boats. The funding is part of the...
GAC opens Shenzhen office
GAC has opened a new office in Shenzhen, expanding its coverage to the international airports in Shenzhen and Guangzhou, as well as the seaports in the area. The company said the...
World Shipping Council new appointments to work towards decarbonisation
THE WORLD Shipping Council has appointed John Bradshaw in a global role as technical director for environment and safety and Dr James Corbett as environmental director, Europe....
SeaRoad’s MV Liekut departs for Australia
SEAROAD’s new charter vessel MV Liekut is due to arrive at Station Pier, Melbourne on 26 March. In preparation for the vessel’s arrival – which will service the Bass Strait route...
DCN Magazine March edition now online
The March edition of the DCN magazine is now available to read online! In this edition our main features are: DCN Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards; New Zealand & Pacific...
IFAM extended through September
THE INTERNATIONAL Freight Assistance Mechanism has been extended to 30 September. IFAM is a temporary scheme that provides funding to keep international air freight flowing into...
Maersk, Keppel, Yara, others join forces for ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering study
SEVERAL maritime industry heavyweights have signed a memorandum of understanding to conduct a feasibility study on ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering at the Port of Singapore. The...
TM Insight and XAct Solutions transform to become TMX
SUPPLY chain and property firms, TM Insight and XAct Soutions have unveiled a new brand identity TMX, which reflects the joint business’ leadership and innovation in the sector...
International Women’s Day marked around the industry
INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day this week was marked in the industry with special events around the industry. One such event was Port of Brisbane’s morning gathering for the port...
Mantaray pilot cutter joins the Townsville fleet
THE new $3.3m custom-built pilot boat utilises high-tech equipment and is designed to maximise safety and efficiency for pilot transfers. Port of Townsville chief operating...
ICHCA long lunch series launched
AFTER several false starts, thanks to COVID restrictions, the logistics industry in Brisbane finally came together last Friday to hold the Inaugural ICHCA Logistics Long Lunch....
