Inquiry must not delay Inland Rail, says ALC
A PROPOSED inquiry into Inland Rail must not delay the project, the Australian Logistics Council says. Labor infrastructure spokesman Anthony Albanese made the pledge during an...
Indian Register to provide classification to Border Security Force of India
INTERNATIONAL class society the Indian Register of Shipping says it has secured an order to provide classification services for nine floating border out posts and 36 patrol boats...
Port safety and security a target focus for drone provider
PROVIDER of autonomous drones Percepto has listed port safety and security as areas for business growth following the launch of its Sparrow drone product in Australia. This...
OPINION: Hunter needs its own STEM-based skills
IT IS encouraging to see bipartisan recognition of the need for clear education and skills development pathways if we are to manage regional employment shifts. The Regional...
Davies Turner names John Adams as new head of trade
DAVIES Turner has elected John Adams, who previously spent five years in the company’s sales development sector, as head of trade in its ocean management team. After seven years...
Fremantle announces recycling push
FREMANTLE Ports has announced increased efforts to recycle waste from cruise ships. According to FP, research showed waste from cruise ships visiting Fremantle had been going to...
Veronica blamed for lower Pilbara throughput
A FALL in throughput for Pilbara Ports Authority has been attributed to the impact of Tropical Cyclone Veronica. PPA has delivered its latest figures showing throughput of 50.3m...
Moreton Island voyage a chance for travel agents to learn
A GROUP of 40 travel agents recently took a cruise from Sydney to Moreton Island (near Brisbane) as part of a ‘famil’ put on by Carnival Cruise Line. Carnival Cruise Line business...
Pilbara Ports stumps up for emergency services and animal welfare
AN ANIMAL welfare organisation and emergency services are among entities to receive grant money from the Pilbara Ports Authority. The recipients are Saving Animals From Euthanasia...
Australian breakbulk to be highlighted at Euro conference
DEVELOPMENTS in breakbulk, ro-ro and heavy lift are to be highlighted during a large conference in the Belgian port city of Antwerp early next month. The inaugural AntwerpXL is to...
Pacific Princess returns to the South Pacific
PRINCESS Cruises’ Pacific Princess is returning to the South Pacific, homeporting in Tahiti from September next year. Guests will get to visit the islands of French Polynesia –...
TWU calls for safe trucking at Easter
SAFETY must be prioritised during the busy Easter period the Transport Workers Union says, drawing attention to a number of truck crashes during March. Transport Workers Union...
Mobile harbour cranes boost bauxite operation
A FLEET of specially-designed and durable Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbour Cranes is being used by shipping and logistics company, Winning International Group. The cranes play...
Admiral takes the helm at AMC
FORMER Deputy Chief of Navy and retired Rear Admiral Michael van Balen has been announced as the new principal of the Australian Maritime College. The announcement came in the...
Townsville channel upgrade provides experience for university students
A MAJOR infrastructure project at Port of Townsville has also provided valuable experience for three students from James Cook University. The three students recently completing...
