RSV Nuyina to share environmental findings with public
ON its first voyage to Antarctica, Australian icebreaker RSV Nuyina has been collecting environmental data to share with the public. The research and supply vessel departed Hobart...
Port of Newcastle stalwart set to retire
PORT of Newcastle vessel scheduler Jeff Tamsett will bid farewell after nearly 40 years working in all facets of port operations, having witnessed incredible changes in the...
Svitzer applies to terminate agreement with MUA, AMOU, and AIMPE
SVITZER has applied to terminate its enterprise agreement with the Maritime Union of Australia, the Australian Maritime Officers Union, and the Australian Institute of Marine and...
VICT introduces temporary COVID tariff
VICTORIA International Container Terminal announced on 17 January that customers will be charged a COVID recovery tariff from 1 February 2022. Referred to as a “temporary” fee,...
Wharf damaged in crash at Port of Brisbane
A RO-RO arriving in Port of Brisbane crashed into a wharf on Thursday during relocation after coming alongside. It caused minor damage to the wharf. The Glorious Ace, a MOL Line...
"Two sides of the same coin" in division over national cabinet decision
THE Australian government’s recent decision to relax restrictions for freight and logistics workers has triggered an onslaught of support and backlash from within the industry,...
Road transport and imports up for Wiseway in Q2
AUSTRALIAN-listed logistics provider, Wiseway Group, announced its trading update for the three months up to 31 December 2021 (Q2 FY22). Highlights included revenue growth of 19%...
Patrick takes long-awaited delivery of new AutoStrads
PATRICK’S terminal in Brisbane has taken delivery of five new Kalmar automated straddle carriers with a further seven now en-route to Sydney. Last weekend, the equipment was...
Biofuel trial voyage from Australia carrying malting barley
A TRIAL voyage using biofuel for grain industry co-operative CBH Group, is being performed on the Edwine Oldendorff from Australia to Vietnam. The vessel loaded 30,000 tonnes of...
The week in bulk: Capesize, Panamax markets drop, BDI falls apace
THE Baltic Dry Index saw a significant dip over the past week, falling to its lowest since March 2021. On Friday (14 January) the index was 1764, a decrease of 22% on the previous...
Supply chain strategy progress reported across Australia
THE latest National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy annual report has documented encouraging progress across each of Australia’s states and territories. The 2020-21 report...
Transport industry divided over easing of isolation rules
A GOVERNMENT decision to further alleviate restrictions for freight, transport and logistics workers has divided the industry on the consequences for supply chains. The...
November a record month for Tasmanian exports
TASMANIA has recorded a record international merchandise export figure of $4.25 billion over a 12-month period ending November last year. The numbers had increased 17.3% since...
MUA calls on National Cabinet to intervene in its dispute with Patrick
THE MARITIME Union of Australia has called on National Cabinet, which is meeting today (13 January) to intervene and halt Patrick seeking to terminate its enterprise agreement at...
Swire recommences service between Australia and Pacific Islands
SWIRE Shipping's Australia to Pacific Islands Service is soon recommence, beginning in Melbourne on 31 January 2022, according to an announcement from the company. One of two...
