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Freight volumes up for Bass Island Line despite $2.2 million loss

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TASPORTS has reported an increase in freight volumes for its Bass Island Line shipping service, and a financial loss of $2.2 million. BIL carried almost 25% more tonnes of freight...
Freight volumes up for Bass Island Line despite $2.2 million loss

New vessels and command centre for NSW maritime emergency response

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NSW Maritime has welcomed the launch of two new vessels and a maritime command centre in Sydney Harbour in preparation for maritime emergencies. The vessels are worth $2 million...
New vessels and command centre for NSW maritime emergency response

LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS FOR THE 2022 AUSTRALIAN SHIPPING & MARITIME INDUSTRY AWARDS

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ACT NOW! There are limited seats are available for the 2022 DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards, to take place on 10 November at the Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne...
LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS FOR THE 2022 AUSTRALIAN SHIPPING & MARITIME INDUSTRY AWARDS

Millions for strategic fleet in federal budget

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THE federal government is providing $6.3 million in 2022-23 to establish the Strategic Fleet Taskforce. The purpose of the taskforce is to provide advice to the government on the...
Millions for strategic fleet in federal budget

Port Authority a winner at 2022 NSW Sustainability Awards

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PORT Authority of New South Wales took out the NSW Large Business Transformation award at the 2022 NSW Sustainability Awards in Sydney. The annual awards are an initiative of the...
Port Authority a winner at 2022 NSW Sustainability Awards

Tasmania celebrates return of international cruise ships

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THE ARRIVAL of cruise ship Pacific Explorer at Port of Hobart on Tuesday morning marked the return of cruise shipping in Tasmania. The occasion has been considered a milestone for...
Tasmania celebrates return of international cruise ships

Vic govt working to keep flood-affected freight moving

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THE VICTORIAN government said it is “working side by side with industry and freight operators to ensure essential supply chains can continue to operate through areas of the state...
Vic govt working to keep flood-affected freight moving

32nd annual National Merchant Navy War Memorial commemoration

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MARITIME industry figures gathered on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin on Sunday (23 October) for the annual commemoration at the National Merchant Navy War Memorial. The event...
32nd annual National Merchant Navy War Memorial commemoration

TasPorts posts record container-trade figures in 2021-22

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TASPORTS has reported an increase in freight volumes for the 2021-22 financial year, with volumes now nearing pre-Covid figures. TasPorts chairman Stephen Bradford said the ports...
TasPorts posts record container-trade figures in 2021-22

Deal closed on ship for trans-Tasman route

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KIWI transport and logistics company Move Logistics Group last week completed the purchase of a vessel to be deployed on its new trans-Tasman route. The vessel, Atlas Wind, is a...
Deal closed on ship for trans-Tasman route

Tassie government welcomes new era for Spirit of Tasmania

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SPIRIT of Tasmania’s historic arrival at GeelongPort on the weekend has drawn praise from the Tasmanian government. Sunday 23 October was a significant day for the iconic ro-pax...
Tassie government welcomes new era for Spirit of Tasmania

Port of Melbourne earns five-star sustainability rating

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PORT of Melbourne has received a five-star rating from the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB). GRESB is a global benchmarking tool that ranks organisations based...
Port of Melbourne earns five-star sustainability rating

MWPA awards tender for major infrastructure project

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MID West Ports Authority has awarded its Geraldton Port Maximisation Project tender to Western Australian company BG&E Resources. In May, the Western Australian government...
MWPA awards tender for major infrastructure project

Newcastle welcomes Shofu Maru and a world-first in wind propulsion

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PORT of Newcastle welcomed the world’s first ship equipped with a Wind Challenger hard sail on Monday morning. Bulk carrier Shofu Maru called Newcastle as part of its maiden...
Newcastle welcomes Shofu Maru and a world-first in wind propulsion

Port of Melbourne reports strong trade in September

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THE LATEST trade update from Port of Melbourne indicates the port saw strong volumes in September as peak season continues. Total container throughput for September was up 8.2% on...
Port of Melbourne reports strong trade in September