Freight volumes boost TasPorts’ bottom line
THE highest freight volumes since 2008 have propelled TasPorts to a record net profit for the 2018/19 financial year. The net profit of $12m was up from $5.8m in 2017/18....
Graphene coating trial on cargo ship
PERTH battery anode materials and graphene additives provider Talga Resources has announced the start of a commercial scale trial of a graphene-enhanced coating applied to...
Pirates kidnap mariners from Norwegian bulker
NORWEGIAN shipping company JJ Ugland has reported nine crew members from one of its ships have been seized by pirates off the west coast of Africa. The bulker MV Bonita (IMO...
Fast rail freight service between China and Germany
DHL Global Forwarding and Xi’an International Inland Port have announced a new fast rail service from Xi’an in China to Hamburg and Neuss in Germany. The new service is said to...
NHVR expands exemption to fatigue-related heavy vehicles
ASSISTANT Minister for road safety and freight transport Scott Buchholz said the federal government worked with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator to extend the personal use...
Engage celebrates first birthday in style
A CROSSSECTION of the maritime community gathered at Smoke Bar, Barangaroo House, recently for a celebration marking one year of operations for Engage Towage. Guests ship agents,...
FMG hails ethnic and gender diversity in annual results
A DIVERSIFIED board of directors has been named as a factor in “outstanding results” announced by Fortescue Metals Group for the financial year just gone. The results were:...
Hutchison to hike infrastructure levy at Port Botany
HUTCHISON Ports Sydney has confirmed it will increase the infrastructure levy at Port Botany to $63.11 (exclusive of GST) from 18 November. The levy is to apply to all laden or...
Surveys seek to shed light on maritime gender diversity
TWO surveys aimed at shedding light on gender diversity in the Australian maritime sector have been prepared by industry group Maritime Industry Australia. One survey is aimed at...
Discussion paper for National Freight Data Hub
“A SIGNIFICANT step towards a more competitive, efficient and productive freight future” is how Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack has described the first discussion paper on...
Business gets insight into Port of Bundaberg Precinct
BUNDABERG businesses and locals have received a preview of upcoming key projects, opportunities and operations for the city’s port. During a recent business and community...
Cairns and Toowoomba chosen as trade export hubs
CAIRNS and Toowoomba have been selected as sites for a multimillion-dollar regional trade distribution hubs. The announcement was made this week by Premier and trade minister...
Lodestar and Swire to provide New Zealand – Asia breakbulk service
LODESTAR and Swire Shipping have announced a joint breakbulk shipping service between New Zealand and North Asia. Lodestar is the logistics and shipping division of Oji Fibre...
Searoad Ferries CEO to chair Vic tourism body
MATT MCDONALD, CEO of Searoad Ferries, has been appointed as the new chair of the peak body for Victoria's tourism and events industry. Mr McDonald, who has served as VTIC deputy...
Hot stuff: 400kg of 'ice' hidden in hot chilli sauce
BOTTLES of chilli sauce imported from the US were used to conceal a cargo of 400kg of methylamphetamine, authorities say. Four men have been charged over the importation which was...
