First ro-ro for Port Hedland
PORT Hedland has welcomed its first conventional roll-on/roll-off vessel, giving industry a more cost-effective way of delivering cargo to the region. The 180metre Blue Ridge...
VIDEO: Pilot boards ship in large seas
FOOTAGE on YouTube reveals the challenges marine pilots face when boarding ships in rough seas. The pilot’s cutter approaches a ship but the pilot is prevented from boarding...
Electronic chart risks highlighted in vessel grounding investigation
UNDERLYING issues with electronic chart display information systems have been revealed in an investigation into the grounding of Australian Border Force cutter Roebuck Bay almost...
Prepare for change in pilot transfers, expert says
LEGISLATIVE change can be expected to impact transfer procedures for pilots boarding big ships, an industry analyst believes. Ian Vanderbeek from Aviator Group said suggested...
Queensland move on permits to boost freight productivity
THE AUSTRALIAN Logistics Council has called “sensible” reforms to extend permit durations for Class 1 Oversize Overmass vehicles to 12 months. “This will improve the efficiency of...
Queensland transport minister pushes coastal shipping reform
A STATE parliamentary inquiry is considering reform for coastal shipping in the Queensland context, transport minister Mark Bailey says. Speaking at the Australian Potts Business...
Conference held in Townsville
PORTS Australia has held its Australian Ports Business and Operations Conference in Townsville, North Queensland. The event was held at Rydges Southbank. Day one featured...
Napier Port welcomes IPO approval
NAPIER Port in New Zealand has welcomed Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s decision this week to support an initial public offer of shares in the port’s holding company. Hawke’s Bay...
Container trial sowing seeds for the future of refrigerated exports
A REFRIGERATED sea container trial with specialty melons will run for three weeks at the Port of Townsville. It will provide primary information on optimal harvest time and shelf...
ASCI calls for state chapter presidents
AFTER announcing a new chapter president in New South Wales recently, the Australasian Supply Chain Institute is now seeking leaders in other states, namely Victoria, Queensland...
OUT & ABOUT: MIAL celebrates 120 years
MARITIME Industry Australia celebrated 120 years as a peak maritime and shipping industry group on Tuesday night (25 June) with a function at the Park Hyatt in Melbourne. The...
Restoration works start on South Australia's Thevenard jetty
THEVENARD Jetty near Ceduna in South Australia is in line for a $15m upgrade, with Flinders Ports’ plans to overhaul a section of the jetty to ensure it can continue to be used...
Ports conference starts in Townsville
MORE than 130 maritime and logistics experts have gathered in Townsville for the Australian Ports Business and Operations Conference. Welcoming delegates were Queensland Minister...
Maersk Spot aims to simplify buying process
INTERNATIONAL shipping giant Maersk has announced a new product called Maersk Spot, an online concept aimed at breaking the cycle of overbookings. According to Maersk, the new...
International Day of the Seafarer recognised
MARITIME Industry Australia has used the International Day of the Seafarer (25 June) to reflect upon the role of sailors across the globe. Chief executive Teresa Lloyd also spoke...
