Bigger ships able to call at Lyttelton, following channel enhancements
A PROJECT to expand the Lyttelton shipping channel is finished, ensuring the harbour is prepared for a future with larger vessels. But the amount of dredging required was said to...
Stink bugs, sulphur and illegal goods thrashed out at forum
A FORUM in Sydney has thrashed out some of the key themes critical to the supply chain. Hosting the forum was VISA Global Logistics at its operation in Erskine Park. According to...
WISTA to launch north Queensland network
HEARING the views of women in maritime is the focus of the first north Queensland WISTA event to be held on Monday evening at the Maritime Museum of Townsville. The event is to be...
NTC announces new chief executive
A FORMER Victorian government senior executive, Dr Gillian Miles, has been announced as the new chief executive and commissioner of the National Transport Commission. NTC chair...
Live exports of sheep banned during northern summer
A BAN has been placed on the live export of sheep to the Middle East during the northern summer, the Department of Agriculture and Resources has confirmed. This follows a lengthy...
Hutchison hikes Botany levy
HUTCHISON Ports Sydney has announced that its infrastructure levy will increase to $35.84 per full container. In a statement to customers, the stevedore said this followed a...
Call out for biosecurity leaders
The Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has called for nominations for membership of a committee to advise the state government on biosecurity. Agriculture minister...
Bulker released from detention
A BULKER detained at Port Kembla due has been cleared to leave by authorities. The Liberian-flagged vessel Anna Elisabeth (IMO 9407471) was detained by the Australian Maritime...
Bailey to open Ports Australia conference
QUEENSLAND transport minister Mark Bailey has been pencilled in to open the first Ports’ Business and Operational Conference, to be held in Townsville on 26-27 June. Organised by...
Three arrested over tobacco smuggling ring
A TONNE-and-half of loose leaf tobacco was discovered in a container from China, the Australian Border Force has revealed. ABF officers at the Sydney Container Examination...
Iron Chieftain leaves Port Kembla
AGING bulker Iron Chieftain (IMO 9047740) has left Port Kembla under tow for its final journey to Turkey. Launched back in 1993, the Iron Chieftain was one of the last iron ships...
Protection from tariffs a feature of Australia and Hong Kong deal
A GUARANTEE Hong Kong will not hit Aussie goods with tariffs is how Australian authorities are hailing a new trade agreement. Australia and Hong Kong signed the Australia-Hong...
Mud crab exports set for a boost
MUD crabs from the remote Gulf of Carpentaria are set to find their way faster onto Chinese dining tables, with the Queensland government agreeing to provide extra money for a...
Debate rages on Kangaroo Island as port EIS document released
AN ENVIRONMENTAL Impact Statement into the proposed Smith Bay Kangaroo Island Seaport has been released by the South Australian government. The document, prepared by proponents...
DPWA seeks intervention of industrial umpire
STEVEDORE DP World Australia has gone to the Fair Work Commission regarding its dispute with waterfront workers. A hearing involving DPWA and the Construction, Forestry, Maritime,...
