Government seeks feedback on export legislation changes
THE Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is proposing regulatory changes to improve export bulk vessel survey and inspection practices. The proposed changes will...
A port’s Indigenous STEM Scholarship awarded for first time
A YOUNG Aboriginal leader with a desire to help others in his community is a step closer to achieving his dreams thanks to Port of Newcastle’s inaugural Indigenous STEM...
Port Waratah Coal Services secures ongoing tenure for Carrington Terminal
PORT Waratah Coal Services has extended its lease for the Carrington Terminal at the Port of Newcastle from 2024 to the end of 2031. The company said the decision to continue...
Japanese energy giant signs with Origin to study hydrogen supply chain
JAPANESE oil company ENEOS Corporation has committed to a detailed study on the establishment of a commercial-scale, carbon-dioxide-free hydrogen supply chain between Japan and...
Highest number of containers ever handled at Fremantle Port
IN spite of the COVID-19 pandemic affecting supply chains around the world, the Port of Fremantle has reported the highest-ever number of containers handled in the last financial...
Unique Group and AMCS partner for USV Coxswain course
A PARTNERSHIP agreement between Unique Group and the Australian Maritime College (AMC) is the first step toward the development of an Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) Coxswain’s...
Qube revenue soars in FY21
QUBE reported a strong financial performance for the 2020-21 financial year. In its financial results announcement to the ASX the company reported underlying earnings growth...
Port of Brisbane forum guides community through rough waters
THE Port of Brisbane has concluded this year’s Safety 1 Forum with more than 150 participants having gathered to unpack this year’s theme, Resilience and the new normal. Attended...
Industry says freight protocol doesn’t go far enough
EARLIER this week, a revised National Freight Movement Code and Protocol was announced by the government to streamline COVID-19 testing for freight workers. Under the revised...
PON to feature in GreenPort Live webinar
THE Port of Newcastle will showcase its sustainability achievements to the world next week when it brings the GreenPort Live Webinar Series to Australasia for the first time....
Lindsay Australia reports robust FY21
INTEGRATED transport and logistics company Lindsay Australia reported a strong financial performance in the 2020-21 financial year in a statement to the ASX. The company reported...
SGMF supports growth of gas as marine fuel in Asia
THE Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel (SGMF)has set up its first regional committee to facilitate co-operation and information sharing as uptake of liquefied natural gas ship fuel...
Maersk Surabaya captain arrested, charged for allegedly damaging subsea cable off Perth
THE Australian Federal Police has charged the 59-year-old master of the 8400-TEU containership Maersk Surabaya, after the ship allegedly dragged its anchor, damaging the Australia...
Stoush arises between Engage Marine and MUA over hiring at Abbot Point
THE Maritime Union of Australia has accused Engage Marine of replacing 19 workers at the Port of Abbot Point with interstate workers. Engage Marine, however, has said at the...
Design phase begins for Swan River Crossings project
THE next phase of community consultation for the Swan River Crossings Project is underway. The new Swan River Crossings Project, which includes a new two-track rail bridge, a new...
