Illicit Tobacco Taskforce arrests alleged major tobacco trafficker
THE Illicit Tobacco Taskforce arrested a man as he returned to Australia late last year as part of an investigation into an illicit tobacco syndicate. The man arrived into...
Bushfire smoke poses work risks, wharfies say
“DRASTIC action” from the New South Wales and Commonwealth governments is required to address public health issues caused by bushfire smoke, the Maritime Union says. MUA Sydney...
Carnival Splendor celebrates her first Australian sailing
Carnival Splendor, the newest and largest cruise ship home ported in Australia, has returned from her maiden cruise to the South Pacific. The 113,573-tonne ship was carrying...
Gladstone Marina retains four Gold Anchor rating
GLADSTONE Ports Corporations Marina has retained its four Gold Anchor status, joining more than 250 marinas worldwide with global accreditation. GPC’s Marina was credited with...
Spare a thought for a freight transport worker this Christmas
AUSTRALIANS should spare a thought for tens of thousands of freight transport workers who will give up holidays and Christmas Day with families and friends to keep the country...
Draft plan to boost heavy vehicle productivity
NHVR executive director freight and supply chain productivity, Peter Caprioli, has released a Draft Heavy Vehicle Productivity Plan 2020–2025 for feedback. “This is a draft...
Solar companies burnt $1.3m for duty evasion
A QUEENSLAND solar wholesale business has been ordered to pay more than $1m in recovered Duty and Goods and Services Tax following an investigation by the Australian Border Force...
Dust busted at Port Hedland
DUST levels at Port Hedland Air Shed remained within Western Australian guidelines during the 2018-19 financial year. The Port Hedland Industries Council Ambient Air Quality...
Fund to help Queensland cruise into superyachts
MAKING Queensland a global superyacht centre is the aim of the Queensland government’s Superyacht Industry Development Fund. State development minister Cameron Dick said grants...
AMSA awards YM Efficiency recovery contract
THE Australian Maritime Safety Authority has signed a contract to remove lost containers from box ship YM Efficiency that famously lost 81 containers overboard off Newcastle last...
$5bn research fund to eliminate CO2 emissions from shipping
THE international shipping community has this week announced plans to create the first “collaborative shipping” research and development, aimed at eliminating CO2 emissions from...
MDMA hidden in barbecues seized by authorities
A 30-year-old man from Coomera (Queensland) and a 33-year-old Canadian national have been arrested and charged over their involvement in a criminal enterprise to import 645kg of...
Maritime a focus of Cairns Manufacturing Hub
THE QUEENSLAND government has today officially opened the $10m Cairns Manufacturing Hub and has released a new plan to help skill up Queensland’s future workforce. Minister for...
ISPT secures pre-lease at Melbourne’s PortLink
ISPT has signed appliances retailer Winning Group to a 45,500 square-metre new, purpose-built logistics and warehouse facility at its $300m PortLink Logistics Estate in...
Ross appointed boss of live export sector
ROSS Carter has been confirmed as Inspector-General of Live Animal Exports for 12 months. The announcement was made by agriculture minister Senator Bridget McKenzie who said the...
