Geodis launches an internship program to support young graduates
GEODIS has established an internship program for the families of its employees as a way to build the professional future of younger generations. The company said its new Jump’In...
Rotors sails a step closer to commercialisation
SUPPLIER of wind propulsion systems Norsepower has signed a framework agreement with Offshore Technology Development, Keppel Offshore & Marine’s technology arm specialising in the...
Botany port workers exposed to COVID-19
NSW Health advised on 22 April that 18 Port Botany workers were taking COVID-19 tests after crew on a vessel that berthed at Port Botany tested positive for COVID-19. NSW Health...
DHL Supply Chain appoints new chief in Thailand
DHL Supply Chain has appointed Steve Walker as chief executive officer of DHL Supply Chain Thailand cluster which consists of Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar. He takes...
Biofuels for containerships take a step forward
LOGISTICS company Samskip has come to a formal agreement with sustainable cargo initiative GoodShipping to run part of its fleet on marine biofuels. Samskip claims the initial...
New portable lab for medicinal maggots in container
CONTAINER company Royal Wolf has created a tailored shipping container solution for a Griffith University project investigating the production and use of maggots for medicinal...
Half of Maryam crew resigns, Movers 3 still detained at Weipa
HALF the crew of the bulker Maryam have requested repatriation, effectively resigning from their roles on board. Twelve members of the crew of 23 requested to be sent home. The...
Singapore's first hybrid ship to be classed is a pilot boat
BUILT, owned and operated by Singapore-based Penguin Shipyard International, Penguin Tenaga is a 15-metre, 12-passenger aluminium pilot boat capable of entirely running in...
A Finnish consortium is looking to innovate clean marine propulsion
A CONSORTIUM of Finnish research organisations and companies are developing new systems for clean and efficient marine and off-road transport. The project is expected to run until...
Warren Truss re-appointed to ARTC
THE government has re-appointed former Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss AC as chair of the Australian Rail Track Corporation. Transport minister, Michael McCormack, said that...
Aussie wine wins in Canada after WTO dispute
The federal government has reached an agreement to ensure that Australian wine exports can access the Canadian market on a level playing field. Australia and Canada have settled...
Gladstone Port board signals senior management changes
THE Gladstone Ports Corporation Board of Directors announced they had decided to begin a new search for the appointment of a chief executive officer. Craig Walker has been acting...
Chinese aluminium smelters move away from captive coal power
ALUMINIUM smelting is known to be one of the most emissions-intensive industries in China, with more than 80% of aluminium capacity in China uses coal-fired power. Wood Mackenzie...
Toll Group inks deal to sell Global Express business
TOLL Group parent company Japan Post has agreed to sell its Global Express business to private equity company Allegro Funds. The sale is subject to regulatory approvals and other...
Crowley designs completely electric tug
US-BASED Crowley Engineering Services has designed the first US tugboat that is completely electric-powered. The design leverages an electric battery system and power-saving...
