Challenging outlook for trade
AUSTRALIA faces an extended period of slow economic growth, albeit we should avoid a technical recession, Westpac senior economist Matthew Hassan says. Mr Hassan spoke at a...
MARITIME LAW: Autonomous ships: 2019 update and the future
REGULATION of autonomous vessels and legislation dealing with their safety, manning and operation remain a particular challenge both nationally and internationally. The maritime...
New Mercy Ships doco set to air in June
'THE Surgery Ship', a documentary narrated by Australian actor, Toni Collette, follows the work of Australian medical volunteers aboard the world’s largest independent charity...
First LNG cargo shipped from Prelude FLNG
THE first shipment of liquefied natural gas has sailed from Shell’s Prelude operation 475km north-east of Broome in Western Australia. This shipment is to be delivered by the...
Kalmar to introduce lithium-powered forklift
WATERFRONT technology specialist Kalmar is to introduce a medium electric forklift powered by lithium-ion battery technology. The new forklift is said to be the company’s latest...
David Anderson honoured
FORMER Ports Australia chief executive David Anderson has been inducted as a general member (AM) in the Queen's Birthday honours list. The former public servant was awarded for...
Increase in monthly throughput for Pilbara ports
ON the back of high demand for Australian iron ore and prices surpassing US$100 per tonne in May, iron ore miners have pushed up trade through ports in the Pilbara. Pilbara Ports...
ATSB boss builds “strong bonds” in Washington DC
AUSTRALIAN Transport Safety Bureau chief commissioner Greg Hood has met with National Transportation Safety Board chairman Robert L. Sumwalt at the latter’s Washington DC...
Maritime insurer announces key appointment
EAGLE Ocean Agencies has announced the recruitment of Richard Linacre in a market liaison role. Eagle Ocean Agencies operates Eagle Ocean Marine, the American Club’s premium P&I...
Ports Australia focuses on sustainability
A DOCUMENT focusing on sustainability has been launched by Ports Australia. Entitled Ports and a Sustainable Australia, the report showcases efforts from ports around the country...
New Townsville container terminal to boost mineral exports
A NEW container terminal is to be built at Townsville and rail costs on the Mount Isa Line are to be discounted as the Queensland government seeks to boost mineral freight...
Stereo speakers used to hide giant meth consignment
A CONSIGNMENT of stereo speakers from Bangkok was used to conceal Australia’s largest onshore methylamphetamine (ice) seizure, authorities say. Australian Border Force officers...
Queensland and Uber partner to launch rideshare submarine
A RIDESHARE submarine (scUber) aimed at helping bring tourists to the Great Barrier Reef is the focus of a joint project of the Queensland government and Uber. From 27 May–18...
Potentially harmful banana corms intercepted
A PASSENGER who arrived recently at Brisbane Airport was carrying, in empty water bottles, banana corms that could have posed a threat to Australia’s banana growers. The banana...
Reversing the plastic tide
MARINE engineer Adam Western’s mission to confront plastic in the world’s oceans began with an epiphany while putting chicken pieces into a stir fry. As the meat sputtered and...
