Solid trade results for Port of Mackay (with video)
TRANSPORT minister Mark Bailey made the announcement that the Port of Mackay has recorded 3.17 million throughput tonnes in 2019-20, supporting jobs and industry in the region....
Quick-witted VTS operator honoured
QUICK thinking by Warren Bath helped ensure a safe outcome to an incident at the Port of Hay Point in the early hours of 21 April last year. Hay Point is a large coal terminal...
Shipping players join forces to advance decarbonisation
MARITIME Industry Australia and the LNG Marine Fuel Institute have joined forces to advance discussions on decarbonisation solutions, which will kick off with a series of webinars...
Investment firm keeps Kings steady on the throne
GLOBAL advisory and investment firm Gordon Bros has announced a deal with Kings Transport Group to refinance the transport company's incumbent bank value at around $8m. Kings...
Gangway aims to bring about safety improvements
A GANGWAY design developed by Gladstone Ports Corporation is set to be adopted at other ports across Australia, to improve their safety and wharf operations. The marine equipment...
Former sports journo announced as new infrastructure minister for South Australia
EX-SPORTS journalist Corey Wingard has been announced as the new minister for transport and infrastructure in the government of South Australia. No relation to AFL player Chad...
Bulker booted for underpaying seafarers
LIBERIAN bulker Agia Sofia (IMO IMO 9706786) has been booted from Australian ports for six months after underpaying its workers. AMSA inspected the ship at Hay Point in Mackay on...
Adani company commits to "science-based" emissions reduction targets
ADANI Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited says it has signed up for the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a global program seeking to define and promotes best practices...
Organic equivalence arrangement signed with Japan
AN ORGANIC equivalence arrangement between Australia and Japan will allow the Asian nation to continue to enjoy Australian organic beef, dairy and processed foods. Agriculture...
Agencies practice maritime drills
FEDERAL agencies that target illegal maritime activity on the Australian coast recently put their skills to the test with Operation Resolute, a training project in north-west...
Aussie potato exporters get greater access to Thailand (with video)
AUSSIE potato farmers are reported to be enjoying improved access to the Thai market with two key commitments now realised under the Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement....
Botany’s container numbers continue surge
PORT Botany saw a busy month in June with container throughput increasing from the previous month as well as the same period last year. Total container trade through Port Botany...
Container trade at Fremantle bounces back
CONTAINER throughput at the Port of Fremantle bounced back in June after four months of continuous decline, according to the latest trade statistics available from Fremantle...
Logistics company’s bid to replace single-use plastics
SEKO Logistics and sustainable packaging company, The Better Packaging Co, are partnering to help replace single-use plastics in global eCommerce fulfillment supply chains. Buyers...
Port fined after pilot boat tragedy
PORTS of Auckland has been fined NZ$424,000 (AU$396,000) following a fatal accident three years ago when swimmer and local school teacher Leslie Gelberger was struck by a pilot...
