MOL signs MoU for new European green corridor
MITSUI O.S.K. Lines has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop a green corridor connecting Portugal to Northern Europe alongside green chemical...
MAST issues Tasman bridge warning
JUST DAYS after the fiftieth anniversary of the collapse of Hobart’s Tasman Bridge after it was struck by the bulk carrier Lake Illawarra Marine & Safety Tasmania has reminded...
Flinders Warehousing to implement Inbound Connect
FLINDERS Warehousing and Distribution (FWD) has announced it is implementing vehicle booking system (VBS) Inbound Connect at Outer Harbor (South Australia). Part of Flinders Port...
Prime Minister promises northern ports upgrade
PRIME MINISTER Anthony Albanese has promised to upgrade Western Australia’s northern ports if Labor wins the coming federal election. Speaking in Kununurra, Mr Albanese said port...
Höegh and Svitzer deliver Australian-first EcoTow
TUG provider Svitzer and Höegh Autoliners have partnered deliver Svitzer’s first ever EcoTow solution in Australia, servicing the shipping line on its call to four ports across...
IFCBAA releases response to ACCC report
THE INTERNATIONAL Forwarders & Customs Brokers Association of Australia (IFCBAA) has released its Review and Recommendation package in response to the Australian Competition and...
WiseTech Global moves to acquire ImpexDocs
LOGISTICS software company WiseTech Global has today (7 January) announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire ImpexDocs, a company that provides trade management...
The last train from Koolyanobbing
THE LAST train from Koolyanobbing has rolled into the Port of Esperance carrying the final load of iron ore from Western Australia’s Yilgarn region. Mineral Resources’ final iron...
Northern Territory adds fishing compliance vessel to fleet
A CUSTOM built 5.3 metre vessel has been introduced into the Northern Territory’s waterways as part of government moves to protect its fisheries. Named Caranx the new fisheries...
Australian Navy trainee makes history
ACTING Sub-Lieutenant Natika Dunn has made history as the first Navy trainee to graduate with wings from 1 Flying Training School at RAAF Base East Sale, the Australian Defence...
ILA and USMX reportedly set to resume negotiations
THE INTERNATIONAL Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) are reportedly set to resume negotiations ahead of the upcoming Master Contract...
Underwater investigations restarted in Gulf of Finland
FINNISH authorities have restarted underwater investigations on the Estlink 2 rupture incident following temporary interruptions due to poor weather conditions. Finnish police...
US heavy icebreaker departs Australia for Antarctic
UNITED States Coast Guard ice breaker Polar Star recently departed Sydney to begin itd journey across the Southern Ocean en route to Antarctica. On December 21, 121 metre...
US Coast Guard alert to counterfeit pilot ladders
THE UNITED States Coast Guard has issued a Marine Safety Alert after counterfeit pilot ladders were discovered during a Port State examination at the Port of Baltimore. The alert...
Sea cable investigation continues as tanker seized
FINLAND’S National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has revealed its investigation into the rupture of the Estlink 2 sea cable is still at an “early stage”. Cook Islands-flagged oil...
