Zim to charter six newbuilds
CONTAINER liner company Zim is chartering up to six 5500-TEU wide-beam newbuild vessels for seven years and a total charter hire consideration of up to about US$600 million. The...
Cargotec-Konecranes merger called off
CONTAINER-handling equipment companies Cargotec and Konecranes called off their planned merger after the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) kyboshed the move on...
New inspector general of biosecurity appointed
MINISTER for agriculture David Littleproud has appointed Dr Lloyd Klumpp as the next inspector-general of Biosecurity (IGB). Dr Lloyd Klumpp Minster Littleproud said the IGB...
AMPI conference explores pathways into the future of pilotage
DAY two of the Australian Marine Pilots Institute conference explored diversification in the maritime industry, the evolution of maritime technology, and how the transition into...
Budget highlights ports, freight, and supply chain infrastructure
THE strength of the national supply chain is a focal point of the 2022-23 Federal Budget, delivered on Tuesday evening. Port infrastructure, rail freight terminals, and export...
57th annual Merchant Navy commemoration at Rookwood cancelled
THIS year’s annual commemoration at Sydney’s Merchant Navy Memorial and Columbarium has been cancelled to protect participants from the spread of COVID-19. The 57th annual...
AMPI conference analyses Australia’s maritime future
Pilots and port professionals of all kinds gathered in Wollongong yesterday to thrash out the big issues in the industry at the Australasian Marine Pilots Institute’s Australia’s...
Nuyina to commence harbour trials in Port of Hobart
TASPORTS has announced it will commence a comprehensive marine pilot familiarisation program onboard Australian icebreaker RSV Nuyina. Harbour trials will take place at the Port...
New CEO appointed for Western Australian port
MID WEST Ports Authority has welcomed Damian Tully as its new chief executive officer. Mr Tully has previously worked as the general manager for operations and logistics at MWPA...
New Texas to Vic air route supports US-Aus trade
QANTAS has announced a new route and expanded services between Melbourne and the US, which it said would boost trade with Victoria’s second-largest trade partner. A new direct...
APG Melbourne pilotage services cease over pilot launch safety concerns
AUSTRALIAN Pilotage Group’s pilot transfer services last week were suspended after concerns about safety and qualifications were raised. An Australian Maritime Safety Authority...
BUDGET 2022-23: Billions to go to Victorian intermodal freight
THE government has announced that it would pump $3.3 billion into Victoria’s freight network as part of the 2022-21 Federal Budget, to be announced in full this week. The budget...
Qube sells option to buy land for Beveridge terminal
QUBE has announced its option to buy land north of Melbourne for the development of a rail freight terminal has been sold to the National Intermodal Corporation. The Beveridge...
Drugs found in Tassie shipping container
THE Australian Border Force and Tasmania Police have launched a joint investigation following the seizure of 15 kilograms of cocaine found in a shipping container arriving at Bell...
Tiwi Islands green hydrogen export project progresses
A GREEN hydrogen export project in the Northern Territory’s Tiwi Islands is progressing under the announcement of several new engineering and environmental permissions. A project...
