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Macquarie consortium completes Qube acquisition

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“AN EXCITING new chapter” is how the acquisition of logistics giant Qube by a Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) consortium has been described by a senior executive. MAM, together...
Macquarie consortium completes Qube acquisition

Natural fibres push a boost for cotton

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DEMAND for natural fabrics over synthetic fibres bodes well for the international cotton trade, according to Australian Cotton Shippers’ Association chief executive Jules Willis....
Natural fibres push a boost for cotton

Ports key to driving positive change, says Hamburg CEO

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PORTS can play a crucial role in addressing some of the world’s most pressing issues, Hamburg Port Authority chief executive and International Association of Ports and Harbors...
Ports key to driving positive change, says Hamburg CEO

ACFS staff praised as key court date looms

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ACFS Port Logistics chief executive Arthur Tzaneros has praised the efforts of staff in minimising disruption following the company entering administration last week. In a letter...
ACFS staff praised as key court date looms

DISCUSSION: AMSA’s priorities are well-intentioned but ineffective

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AT AN industry Q&A session following an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) board meeting held in Brisbane I was pleased to have the opportunity to provide some feedback...
DISCUSSION: AMSA’s priorities are well-intentioned but ineffective

DISCUSSION: 2005–2026 - what happened to the liner shipping commercial chain?

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ON 30 June 2026, the Australian Shippers Alliance (ASA) lodged a formal complaint with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) requesting an investigation into...
DISCUSSION: 2005–2026 - what happened to the liner shipping commercial chain?

Another somersault for South-East Asia rates

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A ZERO % increase last week – and a 18% increase this week! That’s the crazy world of South-East Asia-Australia rates currently, and as one source commented: “I don’t know WTF is...
Another somersault for South-East Asia rates

Offshore activity stirring in Australia and New Zealand

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WHILE there’s always a degree of out-of-sight, out-of-mind about the offshore sector in this region it remains one of the most active. Recent developments Oslo-headquartered...
Offshore activity stirring in Australia and New Zealand

Lloyd’s Register expands APAC offshore expertise with NOPSEMA hire

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COMPLIANCE and consultancy services provider, Lloyd’s Register (LR) has appointed Wouter Pattynama as executive client solutions manager, offshore, as it expands its offshore...
Lloyd’s Register expands APAC offshore expertise with NOPSEMA hire

AMSA launches new NavAids tenders

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THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is seeking providers of navigation aids maintenance services around the nation’s coastline, for the second time in three years. In...
AMSA launches new NavAids tenders

New home port for Holyman

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SEVERAL of the industry’s movers and shakers are on the move, so it’s time to update your contact lists! Veteran of Toll, Kalmar, ANL (multiple roles over two stints), Brambles...
New home port for Holyman

Industry concerns as ships reroute away from ACFS

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POTENTIAL redirection of empty container movements has already begun following ACFS Port Logistics (Australia) being placed in administration last week, industry figures say....
Industry concerns as ships reroute away from ACFS

Port leaders highlight collaboration, innovation at PMTA Conference

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AUSTRALIAN port leaders joined counterparts from across the Pacific this week at the 48th Pacific Maritime Transport Alliance (PMTA) Conference in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, where...
Port leaders highlight collaboration, innovation at PMTA Conference

ACFS receivers expected to seek a sale

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RECEIVERS of troubled operator ACFS Port Logistics are expected to attempt a sale after the business was forced into administration this week. Andrew Sallway and Duncan Clubb of...
ACFS receivers expected to seek a sale

ACFS “trading profitably” despite court notices

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ACFS Port Logistics managing director and chief executive Arthur Tzaneros says he is confident for the future of his company, despite a number of applications for wind-up notices...
ACFS “trading profitably” despite court notices