AMSA detains vessel after jetty crash in Dampier
GENERAL cargo ship MCP Graz was detained last week after it allided with a jetty as it departed the Port of Dampier under pilotage. The vessel is on a new, regular freight service...
ALC CEO Kirk Coningham resigns
AUSTRALIAN Logistics Council CEO Kirk Coningham OAM is leaving the role, effective from the end of May, according to a statement from the organisation. The organisation said Mr...
Live export firm Wellard posts dismal first-half results
LIVE animal exporter Wellard reported a savage first half of FY21. Its revenue dropped by 46% to US$18.2 million and it reported a net loss was US$1.6 million, a 14% decrease on...
Townsville Port launches $50,000 Community Fund
THE Community Fund seeks to support a broad range of local initiatives that align with the Port of Townsville’s strategic vision to create improved sustainability in four key...
New Liebherr crane for Patrick terminal
OVER the past week a new Liebherr crane was discharged at Patrick Terminals - Brisbane AutoStrad. The discharge was completed over several days and involved 200 individual lifts...
Owners of dilapidated barge convicted, fined in Sydney
THE owner of a dilapidated barge operating in Sydney’s Pittwater despite a prohibition by authorities, was convicted and fined $5500 in Sydney Magistrates Court last week. Marine...
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...
