Qube announces fire package
A TOTAL of $500,000 in financial contributions together with critical transport and logistics support is the basis of a bushfire support package announced this week by Qube...
OPINION: China catches a coronavirus and global trade may get very ill
AS I write this article, news of the spread of the “coronavirus” becomes worse on a regular basis. According to current media nearly 60 million people in China’s largest cities...
New faces grace the gate of RG Tanna
GLADSTONE Ports Corporation has, over the past week, welcomed its 21 new apprentices and trainees – specifically 12 apprentices, four trainees and five work experience students....
SAFC welcomes GlobeLink cancellation
THE announcement by the SA minister for transport and infrastructure Stephan Knoll that the GlobeLink air-road-rail infrastructure plan will not proceed has been welcomed by the...
Agreement to aid IMO in reaching more women
ON 27 January, IMO secretary-general Kitack Lim and WISTA International president Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou were joined by numerous dignitaries to sign an agreement with the...
Shipping industry responds to 2019-nCoV threat
A NUMBER of cruise line operators have cancelled services to Chinese ports due to the threat of novel coronavirus. While in Australia, the government has issued advice for...
MARITIME LAW: Bills of lading and complexities
IN MARITIME trade, the original bill of lading effectively represents the cargo itself. At its simplest, the shipper receives the bill from the carrier, and transfers it to the...
Celebrating Australia Day on the water
THERE’S no more iconic an Australian image as a party on Sydney Harbour and this year was no exception. Svitzer tugs were again on display on Australia Day, cutting moves through...
Logistics sector supports bushfire recovery
THE Australian logistics sector has stepped up to support the bushfire recovery effort. In one recent example, Globelink International has launched a pledge to support the...
Seafarers’ group launches new safety program
THE ITF Seafarers Trust announced the launch of a new three-stage occupational safety and health education program for port workers. The Seafarers’ Trust is a UK charity...
TMC bags contract for seven LNG newbuilds
TMC Compressors of the Seas has been awarded a contract by Hyundai Heavy Industries to deliver its air lubrication system compressors to seven LNG carriers the Korean shipbuilder...
Deal seeks to deliver air cargo expertise to Western Sydney airport
WESTERN Sydney Airport has partnered with an additional two freight companies, dnata and Toll Group, to work on the design of its freight precinct. Western Sydney Airport chief...
On the lookout for a new Sydney harbour master
PORT Authority of New South Wales is on the lookout for the role of Sydney harbour master. The role of the harbour master ensures the “safe and efficient” navigation of all...
GAC Hub Agency appointed to support Phillips 66 marine operations
GAC Hub Agency has secured a contract with Phillips 66 to support its marine operations in the Asia Pacific as well as the Americas, Middle East and Indian Subcontinent. Phillips...
Freight movement to be aided by NSW road reclassifications
AN EXPERT Panel to help identify 15,000km of roads to be transferred to the NSW state government offers an important chance to enhance freight movement, the Australian Logistics...
