Port program to plant trees
THE PORT of Townsville has launched a new community tree planting program. The port said schools and not-for-profit organisations may plant up to 10,000 trees in a year through...
Queensland's volunteer marine rescue services officially join forces
THE AUSTRALIAN Volunteer Coast Guard in Queensland and the state’s Volunteer Marine Rescue have merged under a new name: Marine Rescue Queensland. The establishment of Marine...
Freight volumes up for Bass Island Line despite $2.2 million loss
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...
New vessels and command centre for NSW maritime emergency response
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...
LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS FOR THE 2022 AUSTRALIAN SHIPPING & MARITIME INDUSTRY AWARDS
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...
Millions for strategic fleet in federal budget
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...
Port Authority a winner at 2022 NSW Sustainability Awards
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...
Tasmania celebrates return of international cruise ships
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...
Vic govt working to keep flood-affected freight moving
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...
32nd annual National Merchant Navy War Memorial commemoration
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...
TasPorts posts record container-trade figures in 2021-22
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...
Deal closed on ship for trans-Tasman route
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...
Tassie government welcomes new era for Spirit of Tasmania
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...
Port of Melbourne earns five-star sustainability rating
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...
MWPA awards tender for major infrastructure project
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...
