New directors to play leading role in agriculture research
MINISTER for agriculture David Littleproud has appointed the next AgriFutures Australia non-executive directors for a three-year term commencing on 1 October 2020, saying they...
Qube downplays Moorebank deal commentary
QUBE Holdings has moved to end dampen speculation it has been made a monster offer by LOGOS Property Group for Moorebank Logistics Park. A report in The Australian talked of a...
Human-technology interface poses risks for harbour masters, conference hears
TECHNOLOGY overload risks creating an unhealthy level of multitasking for harbour masters and port operators, an online gathering has heard. David Shennan, harbour master at...
GPC helps keep local apprentices afloat
GLADSTONE Ports Corporation will be taking a diesel fitter and an electrical apprentice onboard over the next few weeks at the RG Tanna Coal Terminal and will cover all training...
ANL announces Pilbara connection
A NEW regular director connection between Singapore and Port Hedland has been announced by ANL. This initially is to be an extra call on ANL’s PAX service and is to operate on a...
BUDGET: Freight movers welcome air freight support
ONGOING support for the International Freight Assistance Mechanism has been welcomed by industry groups and entities associated with the cross-border movement of goods. The IFAM...
Report shows more work to be done on human rights by flag states
A REPORT prepared by non-profit group Human Rights at Sea examines the human rights performance of the three flag states of the United Arab Emirates, India and Malta. The 2020...
Low carbon combination carrier visits Australia
A COMBINATION carrier vessel, able to carry wet and dry bulk products, has arrived in Australia for the first time. The MV Barramundi (IMO 9813113), from Norwegian shipping...
BUDGET 2020: Logistics and transport sector reacts
ROAD transport announcements in this week’s federal budget have been welcomed by industry, albeit some policies have been questioned. Australian Logistics Council CEO Kirk...
Transport industry bodies come together on improving standards
A MEMORANDUM of understanding signed by the National Road Freighters Association and the Transport Workers’ Union aims to “fight for an industry that is safe and sustainable”. The...
Port of Melbourne announces 30-year strategy
A “COMPREHENSIVE plan for the future” is how Brendan Bourke has described the final version of the Port of Melbourne’s 30-year Port Development Strategy 2050. The port CEO said...
IMO recovers from cyberattack
A CYBERATTACK shut down parts of the International Maritime Organization website late last week, it has been confirmed. According to the IMO, several of its web-based services...
Key values core to success, TasPorts CEO tells harbour masters
TASPORTS chief executive Anthony Donald has got the International Harbour Masters Association Congress underway with an impassioned call for a focus on honesty and integrity. Mr...
Ports respond to COVID-19 challenge
AUSTRALIAN ports did well to withstand the challenges of the initial onslaught of COVID-19, the International Harbour Masters Association Congress has heard. Originally to have...
Veteran union figure mourned (with video)
A TRUE man of the sea is how veteran maritime worker and union organiser Charlie Gray has been remembered. Mr Gray died late last month at the age of 68. More recently from the...
