Change of leadership at major stevedore
Major stevedore DP World has shuffled its executive team in the Asia Pacific region with two promotions here in Australia. The company’s current CEO and managing director of...
New facility at Brisbane's Port West Industrial Estate
THE new facility for Team Transport & Logistics at Port of Brisbane's Port West Industrial Estate has been celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Opened by Port of Brisbane...
Budget money coming for Melbourne intermodal terminal
THE federal government is funnelling billions into new freight infrastructure, including $2 billion for a new intermodal terminal in Melbourne. In a pre-budget announcement,...
Cargo vessel aides NT fishing boat
A SEA Swift general cargo vessel earlier this month aided a recreational fishing boat in remote Northern Territory waters. Crew on the LCT Malu Explorer received a distress call...
Australian towage company orders 3 new tugboats from Damen
ENGAGE Marine has ordered three new tugboats, ASD Tug 3212s, from Dutch shipbuilder Damen. The company will deploy the new tugs at the Port of Abbot Point. Last month, North...
MUA gives Patrick notice of protected industrial action
THE Maritime Union of Australia on Friday gave Patrick Terminals notice of protected industrial action at its Fremantle and Brisbane terminals. In a notice to customers, Patrick...
1-Stop delivers new mobile-based app
1-STOP Connections has launched 1-Stop Deliver, designed to improve key interactions between the truck drivers, their employers and the empty park. 1-Stop Deliver is a...
Former Australia Post chief to lead Toll Global Express
CHRISTINE Holgate will lead the transformation strategy for Toll Global Express after Australasian turnaround private equity firm Allegro Funds completes its acquisition of the...
ICTSI reports profit, revenue increases for Q1
INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services reported a 16% increase in first-quarter revenues from port operations. ICTSI, which runs the Victoria International Container Terminal,...
Airport upgrade at Newcastle to boost freight
THE Federal government carry out a $66-million airport upgrade at Newcastle, widening its runway to accommodate longer-range flights. The government said it would increase freight...
Regional port’s beacon remediation project underway
MID West Ports Authority’s navigation beacon remediation project is well underway after some initial delays caused by Cyclone Seroja. The cyclone blew through the region in...
Bunker tanker arrives in NZ from Australia
THE bunker tanker MT Korimako entered service in Tauranga on Tuesday. The vessel, formerly named Anatoma, had previously been in operation in the ports of Brisbane and Botany in...
Coastal shipping analysis paper released
PEAK ports body Ports Australia has released a coastal shipping analysis paper to provide data-supported insight. Ports Australia said the impetus for the factsheet is a desperate...
Government investment welcomed in Central Queensland
AS part of the Australian government’s $100m Regional Recovery Partnerships program, to be delivered over two years, it has announced funding of $10m for the Gladstone region. The...
Air cargo demand goes through the roof in March
GLOBAL air cargo demand has continued to be higher than pre-COVID levels, according to the latest air cargo market data from the International Air Transport Association. Air cargo...
