First ship-to-ship bunkering operation carried out in Europe
CONTAINERSHIPS announced its first successful LNG bunkering operation, with Containerships Nord took on about 240 tonnes of marine LNG at the Port of Rotterdam on 24 January. The...
Italian BMSB heat-treaters still treating cargo
THE Department of Agriculture and Water Resources said there was no indication that Italian heat treatment providers ceased treating Australia-bound cargo in solidarity with three...
Port Taranaki chooses Albatros over Pelican
PORT Taranaki is implementing a modern dredge called the Albatros that will begin working next week to keep shipping channels clear. The Albatros, owned and operated by Dutch...
CEVA knocks back CMA CGM offer, says it’s worth more
CEVA Logistics has knocked back CMA CGM’s offer to buy its shares out, saying CMA CGM had undervalued the company. In a statement, CEVA said its board of directors had not...
Unusual guest crashes Port of Geraldton’s Australia Day festivities
PORT of Geraldton had the opportunity to welcome an unusual visitor to their Australia Day festivities this past Saturday. Mid West Ports Authority chief executive officer Dr...
Insurer strengthens its position in the Pacific
NORTH P&I Club says it has strengthened its loss prevention team in the Asia Pacific with the addition of master mariner Andrew Glen to its Singapore office. Mr Glen comes to...
Review announced into BMSB biosecurity measures
A REVIEW has been announced into biosecurity measures for dealing with the brown marmorated stink bug. The bugs have the potential to devastate local crops and have already...
Coal carrier delivered to NYK
Pirika Mosiri Maru, a new coal carrier owned and operated by NYK was feted upon its delivery at Nagasaki, at a ceremony attended by NYK president Tadaaki Naito and HEPCO president...
Coastal shipping crucial for “freight tsunami”, says Ports Australia
PORTS Australia chief executive Mike Gallacher says the coming “freight tsunami” makes effective coastal shipping crucial. In a recent statement, Mr Gallacher welcomed discussions...
Fierce heat, looming cyclone pose challenges for industry
WEATHER has impacted shipping and logistics on opposite ends of the country. Blast furnace heat in Melbourne caused some delays at Swanson Dock container terminal in Melbourne,...
Water ingress prompts disruption warning
A CASE of water getting into the steering gear compartment of cement carrier Goliath (IMO 9036430) has prompted a warning about the risks from “disruption of normal routine”....
Steelers support redundant maritime workers
WORKERS at BlueScope Steel in Port Kembla have backed a resolution supporting maritime workers who have lost their jobs shipping iron ore from Port Hedland to Port Kembla. The job...
CEO with “terminal management experience” welcomed
INDUSTRY body the Container Transport Alliance of Australia has welcomed the appointment of Glen Hilton as the new chief executive and managing director of DP World Australia....
Alleged shipping container cocaine smuggler extradited from Serbia
A 35-year-old Australian national was extradited from Serbia to Australia one year after being arrested for attempting to smuggle 1.28 tonnes of cocaine concealed in a shipping...
MARITIME LAW: Cruise passenger claims regimes under review
AUSTRALIAN ports have welcomed an increasing number of passenger vessels over recent years. According to Susan Bonner, the vice-president and managing director, Australia and New...
