Newcastle CEO speaks on port's future
IMPLICATIONS of the global move away from coal were addressed by Port of Newcastle CEO Craig Carmody during this week's Maritime Industry Australia conference in Sydney. Mr...
Bigger bulkers now able to transit Torres Strait
BULK carriers and tankers with a draught of up to 12.5metres are now allowed to transit the Torres Strait, following data collection and analysis by the Australian Maritime Safety...
ABARES conference heads to Warragul
FUTURE outlooks for the important export sector of agriculture are to be discussed during the ABARES Regional Outlook conference to be held in the Victorian town of Warragul. The...
Transport industry group backs Mental Health Day
MENTAL ill-health is a growing problem in our workforces and communities, which is why the Victorian Transport Association has been increasingly supportive of industry efforts to...
Who let the dogs out?!
THE Detector Dog Program, now run by the Australian Border Force, has clocked up its 50th birthday. The program has grown from modest beginnings with two Labrador retrievers...
Oceania Glass chooses Port of Brisbane for distribution centre
A MANUFACTURER and seller of architectural glass has secured a lease at Osprey Estate, Port of Brisbane. Oceania Glass has confirmed it is to lease a 6902m2 facility. Logistics...
Westug goes “live” with AI technology in Port Hedland
TOWAGE operator Westug has announced it has begun using new artificial intelligence technology at Port Hedland. The Optiport AI-assisted dispatch system aims to ensure long-term,...
World Mental Health Day a chance to focus on seafarer welfare
OCTOBER 10 is World Mental Health Day with this year's focus being on suicide prevention - #WorldSuicidePreventionDay Humanitarian group Human Rights at Sea, in partnership with...
New visual identity for Port of Newcastle
THE Port of Newcastle’s new branding emphasises the diversity and daily operations of the port and its position as a global trade gateway, according to the port. The graphics in...
VICT announces new board appointments
TWO new appointments have been made to the board of Victoria International Container Terminal, with prominent industry figures Philip Lovel AM and Tony Cousins stepping up to the...
Wiseway gains air cargo accreditation in NZ
WISEWAY Group Limited has been accredited by the International Air Transport Association as an IATA Cargo Agent in New Zealand and has started offering integrated logistics...
Slower throughput reported in the Pilbara
PILBARA Ports Authority has delivered total monthly throughput of 56.6m tonnes for the month of September 2019. This throughput was a 5% fall compared with the same month in 2018....
Workshop targets fresh produce exports to Asia
MAKING Queensland’s fresh produce exports the “first choice” of importers and shopkeepers in Asian markets was the focus of a supply chain workshop in Brisbane this week....
Longer opening hours at Cooks River welcomed
A DECISION to extend opening hours at MCS/Qube Cooks River has been welcomed by the Container Transport Alliance of Australia. MCS / Qube Cooks River is extending operating hours...
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