Hutchison announces infrastructure levy hikes
HUTCHISON Ports Australia announced on Friday increases to its infrastructure levy for full containers handled at its Sydney and Brisbane terminals. The container stevedore will...
Man dies following accident at Sydney container yard
A MAN has died after being struck by a reversing forklift at a container yard in Banksmeadow, Sydney, on Thursday night (21 April). NSW Police said in a statement the man,...
Meat grant to boost exports
AUSTRALIAN meat exports to the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia are set to benefit from a $827,860 government grant. The grant was awarded to the Red Meat Advisory...
Engage Towage awarded Carnival Australia contract
ENGAGE Towage Sydney has been awarded a contract to deliver towage services for Carnival Australia’s operations in Sydney Harbour. A joint venture between Engage Marine and Smit...
Serco and AAD celebrate Nuyina's success during Antarctic season
SERCO and the Australian Antarctic Division have celebrated the successful operations of research vessel Nuyina during this year’s Antarctic season. The celebration took place in...
Fed govt to help fund Kwinana, Pilbara hydrogen development
PRIME Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday announced that the federal government would invest $140 million in two hydrogen hubs in Western Australia as part of its Clean Hydrogen...
ACA heads to Florida
THE AUSTRALIAN Cruise Association is sending a 10-person delegation to Miami Florida to Seatrade Cruise Global next week. The group will be led by ACA chair Philip Holliday and...
Port of Newcastle warned of upcoming shipping blockade
PROTESTERS are planning to block coal shipments at Port of Newcastle this weekend, and port stakeholders have been warned of potential disruptions. The protest, “The People’s...
Arrival of Pacific Explorer an "emotional homecoming" for Sydney maritime community
PACIFIC Explorer’s return to Sydney on Monday has been celebrated as a new chapter in the harbour city's maritime heritage. The P&O cruise ship arrived in Australia on 18 April...
Government orders two Austal Evolved Cape-class patrol boats
THE federal government has announced a $124 million investment in two new Evolved Cape-class patrol boats, to be delivered by Western Australian shipbuilder Austal. The two boats...
UK cargo worker charged for crystal meth shipment to Australia
A WOMAN working in the United Kingdom’s cargo sector has been charged for her suspected involvement in smuggling 24 kilograms of crystal meth into Australia last year. She was one...
$1.5 billion NT port investment sparks concern for community and environment
THE announcement of a $1.5-billion investment in port infrastructure in the Northern Territory has been received with concern for the health of the surrounding community. The...
10,000 litres of diesel spilled at Port of Lady Barron
A LOADED fuel trailer has spilled around 10,000 litres of diesel on Flinders Island, Tasmania, prompting clean-up efforts aimed at keeping the fuel away from the coastline. The...
Industry group calls on next government to act on rail freight
THE Freight on Rail Group has called for the next federal government to prioritise several rail freight issues after the May election. In drafting coastal shipping regulation,...
Companies to explore Gladstone green ammonia exports
Green hydrogen infrastructure developer H2U and mining and infrastructure services and materials provider Orica signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a facility to...
