Economic stimulation the focus of RBA cash rate cut
THE Reserve Bank of Australia this week announced a cut in the cash rate target to 0.1%, part of an effort to contribute to economic recovery from global pandemic. In a statement,...
Industrial action confirmed for Svitzer operations
SVITZER Australia says it has received notification from the Maritime Union of Australia of three cases of intended protected industrial action. The first action has already begin...
Barkly Pearl detained in Geraldton
AUSTRALIAN authorities have detained the MV Barkly Pearl (IMO: 9042295) following its safe arrival in the port of Geraldton, Western Australia. As reported in Daily Cargo News...
Rock lobster a focus of Australia – China trade debate
EXPORTS of Australian rock lobster to China have become the latest focus of trade tensions with China. Seafood Trade Advisory Group issued a statement on Monday that there were...
IMO secretary-general emeritus William A. O’Neil, remembered
SECRETARY-GENERAL of the International Maritime Organization Kitack Lim expressed his sincere condolences to the Canadian Government as well as William O’Neil’s remaining family,...
AMSA jet helps direct damaged livestock carrier to port
LIVESTOCK carrier MV Barkly Pearl has been directed to sail to the port of Geraldton following the discovery of damage to its hull. According to the Australian Maritime Safety...
Incentivise rail freight into Port Botany, says industry groups
PROMINENT industry groups have called for a customer incentive scheme to achieve the NSW government’s Port Botany 2021 rail mode share target at Port Botany Freight on Rail Group...
COVID pushes Australian businesses to diversify supply
MORE than one-third of Australian businesses across industries including healthcare, technology, retail, mining and energy, and construction are looking to onshore their...
Containerspace’s adoption of 1-Stop’s Depot Platform welcomed
A MOVE by Melbourne empty container park Containerspace to adopt 1-Stop’s depot operating system 1-Stop MODAL as well as its vehicle booking system has been welcomed....
Lloyd’s Register launches dedicated decarbonisation hub
LLOYD’s Register has launched a dedicated centre of excellence to accelerate the safe, sustainable and cost-effective decarbonisation of world shipping in support of delivering...
Company fined for unlawful greenhouse gas importation
THE largest fine issued under Australia’s ozone protection laws has been handed down to a Victorian fire protection company for the unlawful importation of hydrofluorocarbon. This...
Global demand steady for Australian wine
STEADY demand for Australian wine around the world has seen growth in value to all top-five exports markets and a 4% increase in overall value to $2.998bn, according to Wine...
Ports Australia shares sustainability guide with the US
PORTS Australia joined the American Association of Port Authorities’ virtual Energy & Environment Seminar & Expo to share wisdom on sustainability planning. The delegation spoke...
FMG reports “strong start” to 2021 financial year
MINER and iron ore exporter Fortescue Metals Group has reported delivering “a strong start” to the 2021 financial year. Chief executive Elizabeth Gaines said a record result for...
Large throughput and LNG licences highlights for PPA
PILBARA Ports Authority has released its report for the 2019/20 financial year. The report detailed more than 17,000 safe vessel movements with a record total annual throughput of...
