Locals await fate after global Maersk shake-up
MAERSK is embarking on a massive global re-organisation that will see two historic group brands disappear, greater consolidation of back-office services and, according to overseas...
Shipping Australia warns of waterfront standstill
INDUSTRY peak body Shipping Australia says the addition of the towage sector to what it asserts is the Maritime Union of Australia’s nationally-coordinated protected industrial...
Brisbane's container throughput down in July
CONTAINER throughput through the Port of Brisbane dipped slightly last month, according to the latest trade statistics published by the port. July saw a total of 110,443 TEU move...
New China barley barney hits CBH
IN ANOTHER blow to Australian grain growers and exporters China has imposed a total ban on all barley imports from WA’s CBH Group, Australia’s biggest shipper of the commodity....
DHL Express’ unveils new Sydney service centre
LOCATED within the Goodman Airgate Business Park in Mascot, DHL Express Australia’s new service centre is well positioned for access to Sydney Airport and key arterial...
Urgent actions to address invasive pest
THE Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment will commence the first phase of its plan to combat the khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) on 3 September. The Freight &...
Cruising in for longer bruising
THREE of Carnival Corp & plc’s divisions have extended the shutdown of Australasian operations until at least December, as the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic linger in the...
K Line explores on-board carbon capture
A COAL carrier regularly engaged in Australian trades has been earmarked by operator K Line for trials of new on-board carbon capture technology. In collaboration with project...
Blueprint to boost heavy vehicle productivity
EXPANDING networks and reducing the need for access permits will continue to boost freight efficiency according to a productivity blueprint released by the National Heavy Vehicle...
Ports of Auckland to implement Containerchain solution
PORTS of Auckland, has signed a 10-year contract to implement the Containerchain Terminal Solution, consisting of its notifications vehicle booking system and eGate/Driver...
Container trade at Fremantle continues upward trend
CONTAINER throughput at the Port of Fremantle was at its highest since October 2019, according to the latest trade statistics available from Fremantle Ports. Total throughput for...
Global groups collaborate on better container safety
FIVE industry groups and associations are co-operating on a range of activities to further the adoption and implementation of crucial safety practices throughout the global supply...
COVID crew keep MSQ busy
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on commercial shipping remains the object of daily management by Maritime Safety Queensland. In its weekly update, issued on Friday, MSQ...
AMSA bans another from Australian waters
THE trouble-plagued bulk carrier Union Jasper has become the latest vessel to feel the wrath of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. The Hong Kong-flagged vessel has been...
Bass Strait cattle deaths charges remain
A BURNIE magistrate has refused to throw out animal cruelty charges arising from cattle deaths after the small cargo vessel Statesman was caught in forecast bad Bass Strait...
