Pacific National increases services to meet container freight demand
PRIVATE rail freight company Pacific National is increasing services in response to a surge in demand for capacity across intermodal (containerised freight) routes. Pacific...
New gateway clearance measures to boost sea-cargo import efficiency
THE Australian Border Force is introducing new gateway clearance measures that will allow the release of cleared sea cargo from customs control in the port of discharge,...
Cairns air-freight export hub project progressing
AIR Freight Handling Services is calling for tenders for construction of the new Regional Trade Distribution Centre at Cairns. Queensland minister for state development Deputy...
Australian exports to capture greater value
THE CSIRO has launched its Trusted Agrifoods Export Mission, to support the industry’s goal of reaching $100 billion in farm-gate value by 2030. Agriculture minister David...
Mizzen selected as a Smart Port Challenge 2021 finalist
AUSTRALIAN logistics technology company Mizzen Group has announced it is a finalist in the PIER71TM’s Smart Port Challenge 2021. The annual Singapore-based Smart Port Challenge...
Australian pilot receives IMO commendation for exceptional bravery at sea
IN December 2020, Australian marine pilot Captain Ritesh Bhamaria was piloting oil tanker MT Godam through the Torres Strait in adverse weather conditions when he and the vessel...
NT announces Maritime Industry Development Plan
THE Northern Territory government is developing a Maritime Industry Development Plan (MIDP) in consultation with industry as a blueprint to drive economic development. The...
New helicopter capacity introduced to support pilotage operations in Hydrographers Passage
SPECIALIST helicopter operator the Aviator Group is introducing a new Bell 429 helicopter to support Auriga Group’s marine pilotage operations conducted in north Queensland’s...
DP World Australia mandates COVID-19 vaccines for all staff
DP WORLD Australia is mandating all employees receive a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination by 15 October and receive a second dose by 15 November. The company said it strongly...
Port of Mackay celebrates record exports in August
PORT of Mackay has recorded its biggest month of exports ever, with more than 448,000 tonnes leaving the port in August alone. The tonnage figure had nearly doubled since August...
Swire purchases Dili Chief
SWIRE Shipping has purchased the vessel MV Dili Chief (ex-Souni). The purchase was finalised, along with the vessel’s name change on Monday (13 September). Swire is currently...
DP World Port Botany terminal closes on Wednesday after COVID case in workforce
OPERATIONS at DP World Australia’s Port Botany terminal ceased on Wednesday after at least one case of COVID-19 was identified in the workforce. In a statement, DP World said an...
Wesfarmers includes seafarer rights in slavery statement
NON-PROFIT group Human Rights at Sea (HRAS) has worked with one of Australia’s largest listed companies, Wesfarmers, to improve contractual safeguards within head agreements with...
Thorstar repairs to take 2-3 more weeks
REPAIRS to the containership Thorstar are expected to take an additional two to three weeks, according to an update to customers from the ship’s agent on behalf of T.S. Lines. The...
Research finds recent supply-chain disruption leading to innovation
TECHNOLOGY, innovation and e-commerce will be key to building resilient supply networks of the future, according to new research from Asialink Business, supported by Toll Group....
