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Auriga Group expands pilotage operations to Port of Geelong
MARINE pilotage services provider Auriga Group is commencing pilotage services at the Port of Geelong starting today, 1 September. Geelong is the 15th port/route in Auriga’s...
Design for Spirit of Tasmania’s new Geelong terminal building unveiled
GEELONGPORT and Spirit of Tasmania have unveiled the design images of Spirit of Tasmania’s new terminal building to be built at Corio Quay in Geelong. The building will be part of...
Ports Aus urges more action on seafarer vaccinations
PORTS Australia has issued a call for more Australian governments to “consider how they can contribute to increasing vaccination rates of international seafarers”. Ports Australia...
Geodis leases aeroplane
INTERNATIONAL logistics company Geodis has leased its own A330-300 freighter aircraft. Geodis CEO Marie-Christine Lombard said, “With the continued strain on airfreight capacity,...
It’s the season of the stink bug again
THE 2021-22 brown marmorated stink bug season is upon us once again. This time around the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has stricter measures in place to...
Port of Melbourne reports strong July container throughput
PORT of Melbourne has reported strong container throughput continuing through July. The port reported a total of 275,373 TEU crossed the wharves – and increase of 14% on the same...
Australia logistics firm achieves financial milestone
ASX-listed logistics and freight company Wiseway Group announced its financial results for the twelve months ending 30 June 2021, recording net profit after tax of $1.8 million....
Victorian government moving to a "stewardship role" for state's ports
THE Victorian government supports all 63 recommendations handed down in the Independent Review of the Victorian Ports System. The Independent review of the Victorian Ports System...
Queensland to trial seafarer vaccine program
MARITIME Safety Queensland is investigating a trial program to vaccinate international seafarers who visit the state's ports. A spokesperson from the Queensland Department of...
Napier Port launches sustainability strategy
NAPIER Port has launched a comprehensive sustainability program, which was developed over a two-year period and in consultation with the port's stakeholders. Chief executive Todd...
Trade talks progress with India
TRADE minister Dan Tehan and his Indian counterpart, minister for commerce and industry, food and consumer affairs Piyush Goyal, held talks on a trade agreement. The two ministers...
Maersk signs carbon charter
A.P. Moller-Maersk announced it would join the Low Carbon Charter, launched by Hong Kong Business Environment Council. By signing the charter, Maersk is committed to contributing...
Government seeks feedback on export legislation changes
THE Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is proposing regulatory changes to improve export bulk vessel survey and inspection practices. The proposed changes will...
A port’s Indigenous STEM Scholarship awarded for first time
A YOUNG Aboriginal leader with a desire to help others in his community is a step closer to achieving his dreams thanks to Port of Newcastle’s inaugural Indigenous STEM...
Port Waratah Coal Services secures ongoing tenure for Carrington Terminal
PORT Waratah Coal Services has extended its lease for the Carrington Terminal at the Port of Newcastle from 2024 to the end of 2031. The company said the decision to continue...
