Big ships berth at Melbourne
DP World Australia’s West Swanson terminal has serviced two record-breaking vessels in one week. The first was the COSCO-operated 8888-TEU OOCL Canada on Saturday 20 February....
Ports, rail connections highlighted in new Infrastructure Priority List
THE 2021 edition of the Infrastructure Priority List identifies a $59 billion of projects, with six high priority projects, 17 priority projects, 48 high priority initiatives and...
Sea Swift's Karratha Bay arrives at Dampier from Singapore
THE FIRST voyage of Sea Swift’s international service connecting the Pilbara and Singapore is complete, with the 99-metre vessel Karratha Bay arriving in Dampier from Asia. The...
Local contractor wins demo job for north Queensland port
NORTH Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation has announced Mackay-based company, Razor Demolition and Asbestos Removal, as the principal contractor for the demolition of the disused Mt...
Port of Melbourne awards rail infrastructure contracts
WSP and Seymour Whyte Constructions have been engaged to develop new rail infrastructure at the Port of Melbourne, including a new rail terminal interfacing with the container...
1.5-kilometre freight train derails in NSW
A 1.5-kilometre freight train derailed early this morning at Nana Glen, New South Wales, about 22 kilometres northwest of Coffs Harbour. NSW Fire and Rescue Superintendent Scott...
Qube reports increased profits in half-year results
QUBE reported a 12% increase in profits to $57.8 million for the first half of the 2021 financial year. However, its revenue fell by 2% in the period to $939 million. The company...
Steady start to 2021 for Fremantle’s container traffic
IT WAS a solid start to the New Year for Fremantle’s container traffic, according to the latest trade statistics available from Fremantle Ports. Total throughput for January 2021...
WiseTech Global half-year results show revenue up 16%
LOGISTICS software giant WiseTech Global reported typically big gains in its first-half results for the 2021 financial year. The company’s total revenue was $238 million, an...
Half-year results reflect turning point for Wiseway
WISEWAY has reported its half-year 20/21 results that show revenue increased by $24.5m or 54% to $69.7m. This increase was attributable to the higher revenue of $45.4m, up 25% on...
Qube launches 2021 cadet program
QUBE is calling for applications for its 2021 cadet program, with positions open in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. Successful candidates will work as operations...
Sydney cruise captain pleads guilty, is convicted in connection with on-board death
THE master of Sydney Harbour passenger vessel, Lady Rose, has pleaded guilty and has been convicted of one count of unreasonably placing the safety of another person at risk in...
New direct freight shipping service connects the Pilbara with Asia
MINING giant Rio Tinto has announced a new freight shipping service with Toll Group that will connect Western Australia’s Pilbara region to Singapore, shortening the lead-time for...
Poseidon Sea Pilots expands its team
POSEIDON Sea Pilots has announced its plans to expand its operations nationally over the next few years. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMS Group and will deliver a...
MUA members approve DPWA EAs
WORKERS at all four DP World terminals in Australia have approved new enterprise agreements after two and a half years of negotiations. Employees on Monday voted in favour of a...
