ICTSI proposal to develop Iloilo ports complete
THE Philippine Ports Authority has deemed “complete” a proposal of International Container Terminal Services to develop Iloilo ports in the central Philippines. ICTSI, operator of...
Port of Townsville welcomes new friend
PORT of Townsville has welcomed MV Theresa Grace on her maiden voyage to North Queensland. MV Theresa Grace (IMO 9866031, flagged in Singapore), is a recently built (2019) bulk...
VTA joins push to cut heavy vehicles fatals
THE Victorian Transport Association was one of several transport industry stakeholders to participate in a public call to action at the weekend for motorists to be more vigilant...
IMO agrees on emissions cutting goal
A RECENT meeting of the IMO in London to discuss how the shipping industry can decarbonise, has agreed a goal-setting approach is the best way to reduce carbon emissions in the...
Winner seeks to inspire change
MID West Ports Authority chief executive Rochelle Macdonald has called for the maritime sector to “embrace difference” in order to achieve its full potential. Dr Macdonald won the...
Excellence celebrated at Australian Maritime and Shipping Industry Awards
AUSTRALIA’S annual awards night for the shipping and maritime logistics industries was held last night in Melbourne, where winners were awarded in 19 categories ranging from the...
Border protection installs new scan tech in Melbourne
THE Melbourne International Mail Gateway Facility is now protecting Australia’s borders with the aid of new 3D scanning technology. The machine, known as a 3D Computed Tomography...
Three major defects issued after crash outside Goulburn
NEW South Wales Roads and Maritime Services have issued three major grounded defects to a company whose truck was involved in a crash on the Hume Highway. The incident occurred in...
Leadership change at Toll
TOLL Group managing director Michael Byrne has announced his resignation, effective 31 December, after three years in the role. His replacement is to be Thomas Knudsen who is...
Ports Australia signs new partnership with the ADF
CLOSER cooperation between the Royal Australian Navy and Ports Australia is expected following the signing of a joint document recently. The Guiding Principles for Australian...
OPINION: State of insurance for boat builders and ship repairers
THERE is an upheaval taking place in the global marine insurance market, says broker AlphaXO. Marine hull premiums are on the rise and P&I clubs looking at general increases for...
China Customs adopts GTIN reporting function
THE General Administration of Customs of China has rolled out a GTIN reporting function for its single window declaration system, marking a significant step toward adopting GS1...
Asia Pacific’s decarbonisation bill in the trillions by 2040
THE latest research from Wood Mackenzie estimates that decarbonisation in the Asia Pacific could cost US$3.5 trillion by 2040. This includes investments in solar, wind, hydrogen,...
Photobooth to add fun to Shipping and Maritime Awards
A PHOTO booth, allowing guests to capture special memories, is a new innovation for tonight’s Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards. It is the first time there has been a photo...
Bulker grounding investigation highlights risks (with video)
THE grounding of a bulk carrier which lost power while transiting a channel from the Port of Weipa highlighted gaps in the port’s risk plans, an ATSB investigation has found. On 6...
