BHP's LNG-fuelled Newcastlemax bulk arrives in Singapore
BHP has today welcomed the world’s first LNG-fuelled Newcastlemax bulk carrier to Singapore, the first of five chartered by the company. MV Mount Tourmaline will transport iron...
New coal loader for Gladstone
PORT of Gladstone set to replace the oldest of the three machines at the RG Tanna Coal Terminal. The new shiploader is expected to secure the capacity of the coal terminal for...
Eden centre recognised at tourism awards
THE Eden Visitor Information Centre has been recognised with the Judges’ Star Award at the 2021 NSW Tourism Awards. The Eden centre was the only business to be recognised from the...
Bigger Fuel import facilities for Port of Brisbane
CONSTRUCTION has commenced on fuel importing facilities and storage tanks at Port of Brisbane and Lytton Fuel Import Terminal. The improved facilities will allow for the storage...
Decrease in December containers at Freo
CONTAINER throughput in December at Western Australia’s main container port saw a month-on-month decrease but was in line with the same month in 2020, according to the latest...
Marathon swimmer to swim Newcastle to Sydney to support seafarers
MARATHON swimmer Dean Summers is preparing to embark on Australia’s longest ocean swim to raise awareness and funds for the global seafaring workforce. Formerly an official of the...
PPA celebrates graduation of first marine cadet
THE first-ever marine cadet from Pilbara Ports Authority’s program has completed training. Kyal Randazzo, who has been through the Marine Cadetship Program, will now embark on his...
Man charged over meth found in container at Port of Brisbane
A 32-YEAR-OLD Brisbane man was scheduled to face Brisbane Magistrates Court on 4 February after the Queensland Joint Organised Task Force (QJOCTF) charged him with importing 83kg...
Road freight a lifeline for the west as SA floods cut rail networks
STAKEHOLDERS across the national freight industry are working to deliver food supplies to Western Australia following floods in South Australia. The floods have severed critical...
The week in bulk: Capesize market in doldrums
THE Baltic Dry Index last week remained steady after several weeks of declines. The index on Friday (4 February) was 1423, up very slightly on the previous Friday’s 1381. Steady...
NAIF loan to help fund Dampier port expansion
THE Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility is to provide a $160-million loan to the Pilbara Ports Authority for a new multi-user wharf and facilities at the Port of Dampier....
Devonport small craft berth back in service after Goliath incident
TASPORTS is continuing to manage the oil spill containment and salvage plan at the Port of Devonport after the cement carrier Goliath allided with two berthed tugs, causing them...
Geodis to open warehouse at Brisbane Airport
INTERNATIONAL freight and logistics services provider Geodis is to open a new warehouse facility at the Brisbane Airport. From the new warehouse, the company said it would provide...
QLD marine maintenance business shifts focus to shipping industry
INDUSTRIAL maintenance company Kelly’s Australia has received a boost from the Queensland government through the Manufacturing Hub Grants Program. The $443,500 grant has enabled...
VIC allocates 10,000 RATs for port logistics sector
THE VICTORIAN government is allocating 10,000 rapid antigen tests from its supply to be provided at-cost to the ports sector and landside operators that support ports. In a...
