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...
Port of Melbourne reports strong October trade
CONTAINER throughput increased at Port of Melbourne last month, with upticks reported across all container trades. The port handled a total of 295,000 TEU in October 2024 – a 4.9%...
ADF picks Damen design for new LCHs
THE AUSTRALIAN Defence Force’s new fleet of Landing Craft Heavy vessels will be built to a design provided by The Netherlands’ Damen Shipyards Group. The Damen LST100 was...
CentrePort to trial energy storage system
CENTREPORT in Wellington has announced plans to pilot an onsite battery energy storage system (BESS). BESS systems use large rechargeable batteries to store energy for later use....
Cashew nutshell biofuel causing problems for ships
VESSELS in Singapore and Rotterdam have been reporting operational problems as a result of using marine fuel blended with cashew nutshell liquid biofuel, fuel testing agency...
