Cruise visitors helping to save endangered Tassie wildlife
CRUISE ship visitors to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary on shore tours in search of authentic travel experiences are contributing to the sanctuary’s efforts to save endangered native...
Kalmar celebrates awards
KALMAR has been awarded first place in the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association Innovation Awards for two of its eco-efficiency solution products. The Kalmar Electric Terminal...
Iron ore exports in 2019 tipped to be similar to 2018
AUSTRALIAN iron ore exports are expected to end the current year with about the same total volumes as in 2018, analysts Banchero Costa say. This was described as “quite...
DHL Express announces Korean expansion
FREIGHT specialist DHL Express has signed a concession agreement with Incheon International Airport Corporation to implement a €131 million expansion at the terminal. DHL Express...
Repeal of 'ANL Act' prompts debate
LEGISLATION restricting the use of Australian shipping business names has been repealed by federal Parliament. The move already has been criticised by the Maritime Union but drawn...
Taskforce detects more than 262 tonnes of tobacco
IN July 2018, the Illicit Tobacco Taskforce was established to protect Commonwealth revenue by targeting, disrupting and dismantling organised criminal syndicates that deal in...
Schools reap benefits of Gladstone community event
COINED the “easiest fundraiser of the year”, with not a pie drive or chocolate box in sight, Gladstone Ports Corporation’s 10th Anniversary Botanic to Bridge Fun Run has delivered...
Ship registration gets a blockchain boost
THE Singapore Shipping Association says it is working with the International Chamber of Commerce and Singapore tech startup Perlin to build an advanced digital blockchain ship...
Vigilance crucial to avoid marine pest incursion, says biosecurity boss
EFFORTS to prevent marine pests and diseases entering Australia are crucial, Department of Agriculture head of security Lyn O’Connell says. Ms O’Connell, also a Departmental...
Teekay Corporation announces Hummingbird contract
TEEKAY Corporation has announced that it has entered into an agreement with the Chestnut Joint Venture, a joint venture between Spirit Energy and Dana Petroleum, to extend the...
Loss of life as cargo ship sinks off Japan
AT LEAST five crew members have died and three others remain missing after Panamanian cargo ship Jie De (IMO 8989848) sank late Saturday in Tokyo Bay. The ship was at anchor as...
WA boaties told to avoid big ships
FREMANTLE Ports has warned boat owner to take care around shipping, ahead of summer with more pleasure expected to be on the water. Acting Harbour Master Captain Stuart Davey said...
Shipping control tower takes a tumble
AFTER almost half a century of operations, the life of the old Port Hedland Shipping Control Tower has come to an end. The old tower, which, according to Pilbara Ports Authority,...
Trisco Foods named QLD exporter of the year
TRISCO Foods is owned by the Tristram family that has been manufacturing food and beverage products in Queensland since 1875. It recently took out the top award at the Premier of...
OUT & ABOUT: Industry gathers for session on shipping and marine seminar
MARITIME law firm HFW held its Shipping and Marine seminar at its offices in Bourke Street, Melbourne, on Thursday night. The event attracted a gathering including lawyers, ship...
