Transport ministers’ meeting a ‘mixed bag’: ALC
TRANSPORT ministers from around the region met last week to discuss important issues in the sector. The 15th Infrastructure and Transport Ministers’ Meeting took place on Friday,...
Approval to develop $300m industrial estate at Eastern Creek
PROPERTY group Charter Hall, through its $7bn wholesale industrial and logistics fund CPIF, has acquired the leasehold interest in 35 hectares of master planned approved...
WA to increase Port Hedland tonnage charges by 25%
THE Western Australia government will increase tonnage charges at Port Hedland by 25% for the upcoming financial year. The government said the increased tonnage charges at Port...
Five RTGs secured for DP World Sydney
PORT and supply chain operator DP World Australia has announced the addition of fie new rubber tyred gantry cranes to its operation at Sydney’s Port Botany, due to arrive in April...
Software selected for un-crewed fleet
MARINE robotics company Ocean Infinity is implementing DNV’s ShipManager fleet management software for 17 new robotic ships and several autonomous underwater vehicles. The company...
ANL acts to protect marine biodiversity
ON World Reef Day (1 June), shipping line ANL has spoken about the importance of its work supporting coral reefs including its collaboration with the Reef Restoration Foundation....
Scrap metal recycling bolsters PBPL’s zero waste efforts
THE team at Port of Brisbane’s Operations Base has boosted its waste reduction efforts by saving more than 16 tonnes of scrap metal from being sent to landfill this financial year...
Seafarer tests COVID-19 positive in WA
A SEAFARER on the chemical tanker Allegra has tested positive for COVID-19 and is now in hotel quarantine. The Italian-flagged vessel is currently berthed at the Kwinana Bulk...
Australian miner buys new Damen tugboat
DAMEN Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Australia-based South32 GEMCO for a new ASD Tug 2312 tugboat. The shipbuilder said the ASD Tug 2312 would be the first such vessel...
Australia’s GEV to develop green hydrogen projects
AUSTRALIA-based Global Energy Ventures has announced it has entered into a memorandum of understanding with German company ILF Beratend Ingenieure to identify and develop green...
Maritime mentoring program launched
THE Australasian Marine Pilots Institute has announced the opening of a new mentoring program for registrations, for both mentees and mentors. The Maritime Mentoring Program is a...
AMSA bans bulker for three years
THE Australian Maritime Safety Authority has banned MV Maryam for 36 months after what AMSA says is one of the longest detentions of a foreign ship in Australian waters. “This is...
Government launches prototype National Freight Data Hub
THE Australian government has launched a prototype of the National Freight Data Hub. The prototype comes after the government’s announcement of $16.5 million in funding in the...
Ettamogah Rail Hub siding completed
A $12.2-million upgrade of a rail siding at the Ettamogah Rail Hub near Albury is now complete, providing significantly increased efficiency for freight and passenger rail...
Change in towage rules at Port of Newcastle
THE Port Authority of NSW has signed an agreement with Svitzer Australia that will set new safety standards for towage services at the Port of Newcastle. PANSW CEO Philip Holliday...
