Maintenance dredging completed at Mackay
MAINTENANCE dredging at the Port of Mackay was completed on schedule in late December. North Queensland Bulk Ports CEO Nicolas Fertin said the specialist dredging vessel TSHD...
Livestock carrier crew in quarantine after positive COVID tests
THE livestock carrier Diamantina arrived at Darwin’s East Arm Wharf on 27 December after a journey from Indonesia. On 28 December, a 25-year-old crew member onboard the vessel...
Key port rail link to be reopened
THE Australian Rail Track Corporation is to reopen a single track section of the Moss Vale Unanderra line, near Dombarton, from December 22 to help return train services to and...
Protected industrial action at DP World Fremantle
STEVEDORE DP World Australia has issued a notice confirming protected action by the Maritime Union at its Fremantle terminal. “We regret the Maritime Union of Australia has given...
Two charged after $3.5m in ephedrine seized
DETECTIVES have charged two men as part of investigations into the alleged importation of more than $3.5 million worth of ephedrine hidden in vehicle parts. Officers from...
ACCI CEO to resign
AUSTRALIAN Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Ray Sputore has announced the resignation of CEO James Pearson. Mr Sputore said James will end his tenure with ACCI on 9...
Shipping lines deploy sweepers
OCEAN shipping lines are deploying sweeper and extra-loader vessels to Australia “at a high financial cost” to help clear the empty container build-up, Shipping Australia says. In...
Sextant guides Aussie maritime expert to high honours
AN INNOVATIVE product called ‘The Modern Sextant’ was the winning entry in the International Harbour Masters Association ‘pitching’ competition. The entry was from Nick ‘Crummy’...
LINX and Höegh extend partnership
LINX Port Services has announce the continuation of a partnership with Höegh Autoliners for another five years. This relationship reflects what the parties say is “a positive...
Big coin to be spent on national infrastructure
THE Australian Logistics Council has welcomed $225bn national commitment to infrastructure projects from state governments, to be delivered over the next four years The 2020...
New trade minister announced
DAN Tehan has been announced as the new federal trade minister, replacing Simon Birmingham, Senator Birmingham has earned a promotion, taking over the finance portfolio....
Cyber risk management comes of age
ON 1 January 2021, International Maritime Organization Administrations are to ensure that cyber risks are appropriately addressed in safety management systems no later than the...
Drop in Australian coal output forecast
AUSTRALIA’S coal producers may have to start cutting output if China maintains limits on imports from them, the Australian government said, forecasting a sharp fall in coal export...
Focus on grain transport safety
ENSURING this year’s bumper harvest makes it safely to market is the focus of a joint Transport for NSW, National Heavy Vehicle Regulator and NSW Police compliance operation....
Investigation planned following Newcastle waterfront cat cull
PORT of Newcastle has promised an investigation following a controversial attempted cull of the cats living at the Stockton breakwall. Community groups reported late last week...
