Liquefied hydrogen cargo containment system approved in principle
Classification society ClassNK has issued an approval in principle to Kawasaki Heavy Industries for the design of a liquified hydrogen cargo containment system. The system...
Georgian seafarer rescued in Port Phillip Bay (updated)
A GEORGIAN seafarer is believed to have jumped from the Liberian-flagged oil tanker Kanpur (IMO 9299771) on Sunday night in Port Phillip Bay. A Victoria Police spokesperson said...
Port of Melbourne welcomes proposed funding for intermodal terminal
THE Port of Melbourne has welcomed the proposed $2-billion Commonwealth budget commitment for the creation of a new intermodal terminal to accommodate future Inland Rail services....
Change of leadership at major stevedore
Major stevedore DP World has shuffled its executive team in the Asia Pacific region with two promotions here in Australia. The company’s current CEO and managing director of...
New facility at Brisbane's Port West Industrial Estate
THE new facility for Team Transport & Logistics at Port of Brisbane's Port West Industrial Estate has been celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Opened by Port of Brisbane...
Budget money coming for Melbourne intermodal terminal
THE federal government is funnelling billions into new freight infrastructure, including $2 billion for a new intermodal terminal in Melbourne. In a pre-budget announcement,...
Cargo vessel aides NT fishing boat
A SEA Swift general cargo vessel earlier this month aided a recreational fishing boat in remote Northern Territory waters. Crew on the LCT Malu Explorer received a distress call...
Australian towage company orders 3 new tugboats from Damen
ENGAGE Marine has ordered three new tugboats, ASD Tug 3212s, from Dutch shipbuilder Damen. The company will deploy the new tugs at the Port of Abbot Point. Last month, North...
MUA gives Patrick notice of protected industrial action
THE Maritime Union of Australia on Friday gave Patrick Terminals notice of protected industrial action at its Fremantle and Brisbane terminals. In a notice to customers, Patrick...
1-Stop delivers new mobile-based app
1-STOP Connections has launched 1-Stop Deliver, designed to improve key interactions between the truck drivers, their employers and the empty park. 1-Stop Deliver is a...
Former Australia Post chief to lead Toll Global Express
CHRISTINE Holgate will lead the transformation strategy for Toll Global Express after Australasian turnaround private equity firm Allegro Funds completes its acquisition of the...
ICTSI reports profit, revenue increases for Q1
INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services reported a 16% increase in first-quarter revenues from port operations. ICTSI, which runs the Victoria International Container Terminal,...
Reefer freight rates soar but outgunned by dry box rates
REEFER container freight rates have risen sharply this year but remain far outgunned by the inexorable rise in dry box pricing, according to Drewry’s newly launched Reefer...
Shipping industry creates emergency relief fund for seafarers
SEVERAL seafarer welfare charities and shipping industry players have launched an emergency relief fund for seafarers and their families devastated by the rampant COVID-19...
Airport upgrade at Newcastle to boost freight
THE Federal government carry out a $66-million airport upgrade at Newcastle, widening its runway to accommodate longer-range flights. The government said it would increase freight...
