Dog sniffs out illegal cigarettes (with video)
TOBACCO detector dog Nayla has helped foil an apparent attempt to import illicit cigarettes from China hidden in a shipping container. According to the Australian Border Force,...
Giant wind farm components imported at Port Kembla (with video)
THE first shipment of components for Bango Wind Farm in the New South Wales Southern Tablelands recently arrived at Port Kembla. In total, 46 of General Electric’s Cypress 5.3MW...
Training helps maritime engineer sail ahead
INDUSTRY research tells us that the number of women in operational and engineering roles in the industry is low – some 3% on deck and 0.4% of engineers. But one woman is bucking...
Port steps up to combat family violence
MID West Ports Authority has announced a series of measures aimed at both preventing and raising awareness of family violence. Initiatives implemented by MWPA include; Paid FV...
Pandemic fails to halt industrial action
STEVEDORE DPWA has released a statement confirming further industrial action at its container terminals as the dispute between it and the Maritime Union over a new enterprise...
Townsville truck staging project to boost port efficiency
LOCAL firm RMS Engineering and Construction has been awarded the contract for Townsville Port’s $4.5m truck staging upgrade, a project aimed at reducing congestion and increasing...
John Duigan returns to service Bass Island Line
REPAIR works on Bass Island Line ship John Duigan have been completed on time, TasPorts has reported. The vessel left Sydney on Saturday and is set to resume its normal schedule...
Congestion action should aid the freight task
THE National Road Transport Association has told a New South Wales economic inquiry that any moves to stop city congestion must not delay the movement of freight. NatRoad chief...
Biosecurity tech receives innovation award
THE Innovations with 3D X-Ray Technology project has been recognised with the 2020 Public Sector Innovation Award in the ‘digital and data’ category. Agriculture minister David...
Allegations fly over Ruby Princess (includes video link)
AN AUSTRALIAN Border Force officer who allowed people to disembark the Ruby Princess cruise ship mistakenly believed passengers displaying "flu-like symptoms" had tested negative...
COMMENTARY: Stevedore industrial relations landscape - what of the future?
IN RECENT days, several CTAA Alliance companies have asked when the current protected industrial actions at DP World terminals across Australia might end, and what is the possible...
Spike in maritime robberies prompts discussion
THE Regional Co-operation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia held a virtual dialogue on 30 July with representatives of shipping associations...
“Dire economic consequences” if crew change issue unresolved, says Ports Australia
CREW change restrictions during COVID-19 risk becoming an economic issue as well as a human rights one, Ports Australia believes, with seafarers refusing to sail if they know they...
Transport for New South Wales moves to end border testing confusion
TRANSPORT for New South Wales has issued a notice confirming freight workers who do not have any symptoms who have been tested for COVID-19 are not required to self-isolate while...
Bulker TW Hamburg banned for wage exploitation
THE Liberian-flagged bulk carrier TW Hamburg has become the second vessel in a week to be banned by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority from Australian ports for 12 months....
