COMMENT: Agreement on finalisation of RCEP
AS MUCH of Australia’s focus was taken by the Melbourne Cup carnival, the leaders of 15 of the 16 nations negotiating the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)...
Fremantle fee hikes prompt backlash
A DECISION by stevedore DPWA to increase its terminal access charge at Fremantle from $8.22 to $45 per full container from January 2020 has prompted a strong reaction out west....
Carnival delivers record numbers to the Cup
THE cruise ships that delivered 6000 guests to the Melbourne Cup featured body positive model Fiona Falkiner, media personality Deborah Hutton, two Melbourne Cup-winning jockeys,...
Baltic Exchange seeks to raise Asia-Pacific profile
BALTIC Exchange chief executive Mark Jackson and Baltic Exchange Asia head Lu Su Ling have visited Melbourne for a lunch organised with Maritime Industry Australia. Mr Jackson has...
Better access road for Port of Bundaberg
WORK is expected to start in early December to upgrade Buss and Newman streets, which would see Buss Street become the main route for heavy vehicles to the Port of Bundaberg....
New customer portal for container supplier
CONTAINER supplier Royal Wolf has launched a new online portal to assist its customers to carry out a number of transactions which is believes will differentiate it from...
THE GRILL: Dr Michael Sierp
What is your job and what does it entail? I’m currently managing director of Aquatic Biosecurity Pty Ltd. I’m a scientist, biofouling inspector, marine surveyor, vessel master and...
Regional trade deal agreement welcomed
AUSTRALIA has welcomed agreement to finalise a regional trade deal tipped to boost export opportunities for businesses. Trade minister Simon Birmingham said the Regional...
DPWA announces infrastructure fee hikes
STEVEDORE DP World Australia has used Melbourne Cup Eve to announce terminal access charge (previously the infrastructure levy) increases at its Fremantle, Melbourne, Sydney and...
Freight volumes boost TasPorts’ bottom line
THE highest freight volumes since 2008 have propelled TasPorts to a record net profit for the 2018/19 financial year. The net profit of $12m was up from $5.8m in 2017/18....
Graphene coating trial on cargo ship
PERTH battery anode materials and graphene additives provider Talga Resources has announced the start of a commercial scale trial of a graphene-enhanced coating applied to...
NHVR expands exemption to fatigue-related heavy vehicles
ASSISTANT Minister for road safety and freight transport Scott Buchholz said the federal government worked with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator to extend the personal use...
Engage celebrates first birthday in style
A CROSSSECTION of the maritime community gathered at Smoke Bar, Barangaroo House, recently for a celebration marking one year of operations for Engage Towage. Guests ship agents,...
FMG hails ethnic and gender diversity in annual results
A DIVERSIFIED board of directors has been named as a factor in “outstanding results” announced by Fortescue Metals Group for the financial year just gone. The results were:...
Surveys seek to shed light on maritime gender diversity
TWO surveys aimed at shedding light on gender diversity in the Australian maritime sector have been prepared by industry group Maritime Industry Australia. One survey is aimed at...
