Weakening economy slows stevedoring demand
A WEAKENING economy and strong competition between stevedores are key themes of the latest Container Stevedoring Monitoring Report. The report is prepared by the Australian...
Waterfront infrastructure charges drive revenue
HIGHER infrastructure charges have seen stevedores’ “unit revenues” increase for the first time in seven years, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says. The ACCC...
Trade mission to promote QLD produce in south-east Asia
QUEENSLAND agriculture minister Mark Furner’s upcoming trade mission to Indonesia and Singapore will promote premium beef and horticulture products from Queensland. Mr Furner said...
COMMENT: Agreement on finalisation of RCEP
AS MUCH of Australia’s focus was taken by the Melbourne Cup carnival, the leaders of 15 of the 16 nations negotiating the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)...
Seafarers feeling happier, report indicates
INCREASED positivity and satisfaction are experienced by international seafarers, a new report says. The latest Seafarers Happiness Index report has shown improvement in happiness...
Fremantle fee hikes prompt backlash
A DECISION by stevedore DPWA to increase its terminal access charge at Fremantle from $8.22 to $45 per full container from January 2020 has prompted a strong reaction out west....
LETTER TO THE DCN: Stevedore price hikes deserve scrutiny
A FEW comments on the DPWA announcement of this week. I note the remarks as follows: “The continuation of the rebalancing of revenue recovery from waterside to landside is...
Carnival delivers record numbers to the Cup
THE cruise ships that delivered 6000 guests to the Melbourne Cup featured body positive model Fiona Falkiner, media personality Deborah Hutton, two Melbourne Cup-winning jockeys,...
Baltic Exchange seeks to raise Asia-Pacific profile
BALTIC Exchange chief executive Mark Jackson and Baltic Exchange Asia head Lu Su Ling have visited Melbourne for a lunch organised with Maritime Industry Australia. Mr Jackson has...
Better access road for Port of Bundaberg
WORK is expected to start in early December to upgrade Buss and Newman streets, which would see Buss Street become the main route for heavy vehicles to the Port of Bundaberg....
New customer portal for container supplier
CONTAINER supplier Royal Wolf has launched a new online portal to assist its customers to carry out a number of transactions which is believes will differentiate it from...
THE GRILL: Dr Michael Sierp
What is your job and what does it entail? I’m currently managing director of Aquatic Biosecurity Pty Ltd. I’m a scientist, biofouling inspector, marine surveyor, vessel master and...
Port of Townsville Master Plan announced
SUSTAINABLE development and protection of the Great Barrier Reef are the twin aims of the just-released Port of Townsville Master Plan. Port of Townsville is listed as one of four...
Regional trade deal agreement welcomed
AUSTRALIA has welcomed agreement to finalise a regional trade deal tipped to boost export opportunities for businesses. Trade minister Simon Birmingham said the Regional...
DPWA announces infrastructure fee hikes
STEVEDORE DPWA has used Melbourne Cup Eve to announce terminal access charge (previously the infrastructure levy) increases at its Fremantle, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane...
