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Qube Ports announces new features in Inbound Connect

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QUBE Ports says it is “pleased to announce” new features in Inbound Connect aimed at further improving the interface between their port operations and the transport operators who...
Qube Ports announces new features in Inbound Connect

AMSA launches coastal competency certificate application portal

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A NEW online application portal for near coastal certificates of competency has been launched by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. The ‘myAMSA’ portals is intended to...
AMSA launches coastal competency certificate application portal

Dead FPSO on way to Singapore

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THE CONTROVERSIAL abandoned floating production storage and offtake vessel Northern Endeavour has quietly departed the Timor Sea, under tow for Singapore. The Department of...
Dead FPSO on way to Singapore

Nuyina undertaking first HIMI voyage in over 20 years

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THE AUSTRALIAN Antarctic Division’s research/icebreaker Nuyina is one week into a 55-day voyage which will see the re-supply of two Antarctic bases and the commencement of the...
Nuyina undertaking first HIMI voyage in over 20 years

MUA calls for release of activist detained off Gaza

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A MEMBER of the Maritime Union of Australia who sailed on board the Sumud Peace Flotilla is understood to be receiving consular assistance after his detention by Israeli...
MUA calls for release of activist detained off Gaza

Foam deal supports sustainable packaging future

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DELIVERING a high-performance, low carbon alternative for cold chain packaging is the focus of a partnership signed this week in Bangkok, Thailand. The deal involves TomKat Global...
Foam deal supports sustainable packaging future

Boluda completes local Smit Lamnalco buy

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SPAIN’s Boluda Corporación Marítima is officially the new owner of Smit Lamnalco’s Australian and Papua New Guinea towage and associated business. As exclusively foreshadowed by...
Boluda completes local Smit Lamnalco buy

Australia mandates air cargo ULD restraint training

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AUSTRALIA has become the first country to mandate load and restraint training for freight forwarders who build their own unit load device (ULD). This follows a mail vote by...
Australia mandates air cargo ULD restraint training

China-Australia rates soften further

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SPOT rates on the main Australian trade lane by volume have slid further over the past fortnight, although nowhere nearly as precipitously as on major east-west routes. Analysts...
China-Australia rates soften further

Red meat and dairy exporters set to benefit from UAE FTA

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AUSTRALIA has its first free trade deal with a Middle Eastern nation with the Australia–UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (A-UAECEPA) having begun on 1 October 2025...
Red meat and dairy exporters set to benefit from UAE FTA

AMSA survey seeks to shed light on seafarer welfare

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SHEDDING light on seafarer welfare is the aim of a survey organised by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). The survey is entitled Have Your Say on International...
AMSA survey seeks to shed light on seafarer welfare

Illegal tyre exports prompt warning

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EXPORTERS who send illegal waste overseas have been warned they face up to five years jail if caught by authorities. This follows an incident where federal agents reported...
Illegal tyre exports prompt warning

BIOSECURITY: Keeping those bugs at bay

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Whether it is cases of foot and mouth disease in livestock or brown marmorated stink bug, biosecurity measures are crucial in preserving Australia’s lucrative livestock sector...
BIOSECURITY: Keeping those bugs at bay

Burns incident prompts safety warning

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AN INCIDENT on an oil tanker where three engineering team members suffered burns highlights the importance of adhering to safety and management change procedures, the Australian...
Burns incident prompts safety warning

Qantas freight expands commodities on WebCargo

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QANTAS Freight says it is expanding the types of commodities freight forwarders can book online. International freight forwarders can now access Qantas Freight cargo space on...
Qantas freight expands commodities on WebCargo