Expedition cruise vessel Douglas Mawson launched
THE CHINA Merchants Heavy Industry yard in Haimen last week launched Douglas Mawson, which, when delivered next year, will become the third expedition cruise ship operated by...
Baltic Exchange weekly report
THE BALTIC Dry Index fell sharply this past week to 1354 on Friday 29 November. The Baltic Dry Index for the week ending Friday 29 November 2024. Source: Baltic Exchange Capesize...
Martitime industry meets with Canberra for discussion
REPRESENTATIVES from across Australia’s maritime industry recently gathered at Parliament House in Canberra for an event designed to facilitate exchange with senators and MP’s...
Pacific Basin orders four methanol-fuelled bulkers
DRY-BULK shipping specialist Pacific Basin has ordered four methanol dual-fuelled ultramax vessels. Two of the vessels are contracted jointly with Japan’s Nihon Shipyard and...
World Container Index drops 2%
THE WORLD Container Index decreased 2% this week to US$3331 per 40-foot container. The composite index, published by Drewry, is 68% below the previous pandemic peak of US$10,377...
MSC and Eni join forces with MoU
MEDITERRANEAN Shipping Company (MSC) and Italian energy Eni have signed a memorandum of understanding in order to pursue initiatives in the fields of sustainability and energy...
Direct China flights to boost WA trade
DIRECT flights between Guangzhou and Perth have resumed which WA premier Roger Cook says will open up new opportunities for tourism and trade. China is the state’s biggest trading...
PSA and Evergreen establish container terminal venture
PSA Singapore (PSA) and Evergreen Marine Corporation (EMC) have established a joint venture for container terminal operations in Singapore, aiming to enhance operational...
Blue Water Shipping facility opens at Brisbane
A NEW Blue Water Shipping depot and distribution hub has opened at Port of Brisbane. The international transport and logistics provider has occupied casual lease sites at the port...
FTA’s John Park recognised with biosecurity award
THE FREIGHT & Trade Alliance (FTA) along with Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) has announced that John Park, head of business operations, has been recognised by...
One in three ballast systems fail port state, report says
OVER 30% of all ballast water treatment systems (BWTS) fail port state compliance inspections, according to new information submitted to the International Maritime Organization...
MOL and MPA deepen collaboration
MITSUI O.S.K Lines (MOL) has announced yesterday (26 November) that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). The MoU,...
Aussie-designed ferries to take part in emissions reduction trial
TWO Australian-designed ferries, delivered to a Hong Kong ferry operator, are to take part in a government trial to reduce emissions from Hong Kong’s local shipping sector. The...
Westport environment comments open
ENVIRONMENTAL submissions are open for the proposed new Westport container port south of Perth. The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is...
FPH to sponsor firefighter training team
THE CFS Foundation has announced its volunteer training team will soon be wearing distinctive polo shirts generously sponsored by Flinders Port Holdings (FPH). CFS Foundation, a...
