Speed of change central to SA freight conference
RAPID changes in the world of transport and logistics are central to the ‘Freight 2030’ theme for the South Australian Freight Council 2019 conference. SAFC executive officer Evan...
Tsunamis and the risks to ports and shipping
STRONG currents from tsunamis are as much a risk to ports and shipping as the giants waves themselves, an industry expert says. Addressing the PIANC Crisis Management seminar in...
Bulker detained in Brisbane for unpaid wages
HONG Kong bulker MV Xing Jing Hai (IMO 9728344) has been detained in Brisbane with some US$51,000 in unpaid wages owed to the crew. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority...
Submissions sought on Export Control Bill 2019
CONSOLIDATING export certification provisions is the stated purpose of the draft Export Control Bill, released public consultation this week. Agriculture minister Bridget McKenzie...
OUT & ABOUT: Crisis management gathering in Hobart
CYCLONES, earthquakes and possible climate change impacts have been discussed during a gathering of engineers and other experts in Hobart. The Crisis Management and Natural...
Forum aims to increase Australia’s maritime role in the region
REPRESENTATIVES from six South Pacific nations, as well as Timor-Leste, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and France will gather in Cairns this week for the Queensland government’s...
Human factor still too frequent in shipping blunders
HUMAN errors are still frequent among marine pilots masters despite the advent of the digital age, managing director of the Fremantle Maritime Simulation Centre Captain Rory Main...
“We will fight them in the port”: Minister declares war on Asian honey bees
The QLD government has added more sting to the search for Asian honey bees in Townsville with a new eradication program targeting the feral insects and varroa mite. State...
Committee recommends creation of biosecurity advisory council
A COMMITTEE examining the merits of the so-called biosecurity levy has recommended the creation of a biosecurity advisory council. A report into the controversial levy on imports...
PAGE secures express Sydney to Tasmania freight capacity
PAGE Tasmanian Freight, an offshoot of the 80-year old Page Transport, has announced the acquisition of Sydney-based Allalong Tasmanian Searoads. Allalong has been a consistent...
ANL adds Townsville to Asia – PNG service
ANL has confirmed it is adding the North Queensland port of Townsville to its Asia – PNG calling points. “ANL is pleased to confirm our commitment to North Queensland / Papua New...
Dry trades growth tipped, as OSC launches new bulker
OMAN Shipping Company believes investment in new bulkers will help it capture growth in the movement of dry minerals. OSC has just held a naming ceremony in Zhoushan, China, for...
Ro-ro capsizes off the coast of Georgia, US
MEDIA are reporting the ro-ro vessel Golden Ray (IMO 9775816) has capsized off the US coast with as many as four crew members missing. The 20995DWT Golden Ray is flagged in the...
WA tidal project inspires national development model
A TIDAL study project carried out by Pilbara Ports Authority is supporting the development of a national hydroid model for Australia. The tidal model developed by the Pilbara...
Lyttelton and the road to recovery
RECOVERY or new development was a key question for kiwi authorities as they came to grips with the massive task of dealing with a severely damage Port of Lyttelton following the...
