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...
Law firms confirmed as legal counsel for FTA
LAW firm Mills Oakley has been confirmed as legal counsel for the Freight and Trade Alliance and Australian Peak Shippers Association, joining fellow firm Hunt & Hunt Lawyers who...
Minister launches export survey
TRADE Minister Simon Birmingham has launched the Export Council of Australia’s 2019 Australian International Business Survey. Run by the ECA in together with Austrade and the...
Portable gangway injury prompts safety warning
INJURIES to two crew members on a bulker has prompted a safety warning about the importance of adhering to “best practice” while working aloft. The incident occurred in early...
Business cases sought for connection to Inland Rail
THROUGH the Interface Improvement Program the federal government is supporting local organisations and individuals to put forward their ideas on how to improve the connections to...
Launch of new AMC facility in Sydney
PORTS Australia's chief executive, Mike Gallacher was on hand to launch a new state-of-the-art maritime training centre at Darling Harbour by AMC Search, following the pilotage...
