Infrastructure fund acquires Sea Swift
CAIRNS shipping and logistics provider Sea Swift is to be acquired by QIC Global Infrastructure Fund, under a deal announced this week. QGIF is made up of domestic and global...
Port Hedland fender project to boost local economy
THE BERTH 3 deck and fender replacement project in Port Hedland, a pilot project under the WA Industry Participation Strategy, has been completed two months ahead of schedule,...
Pyne joins MIAL Modern Maritime Conference
FORMER defence minister Christopher Pyne has been confirmed as a speaker for the Modern Maritime conference in Sydney on 8-10 October. The event is being organised by Maritime...
Rail freight could benefit from Ping technology
A CLEVER device involving acoustic analysis, machine learning and the Internet of Things, is expected to make things easier when transporting wind turbine blades. South Australian...
Japan concerned over shipping levy: media reports
JAPAN has reportedly written to the Australian government that a proposed biosecurity levy could violate the spirit of a free trade agreement between the two nations, according to...
THE GRILL: Scott Carson
Where did you grow up? I grew up in the Sutherland Shire in Sydney (The Shire). It was just typical suburban Sydney upbringing. We went to the beach, and played cricket and league...
New logistics estate opened in western Sydney
MINISTER for Western Sydney Stuart Ayres has officially opened Stage 1 of the LOGOS $230m Marsden Park Logistics Estate. The ceremony occurred on Wednesday with Blacktown mayor...
Cruise industry sets course for Brissie 2020
AFTER hosting this year’s Cruise360 in Sydney last week, the Australasia managing director of Cruise Lines International Association, Joel Katz, confirmed the event would move to...
Qube all set for November opening of Port Adelaide facility
QUBE Logistics says it is on track to complete its new 10,000sqm hazard analysis and critical control point warehouse at Outer Harbor, South Australia, by November. Adjacent to...
Open trade settings should help economic revival, says Chamber
STRONG international trade should help the national economy improve despite “disappointing” growth figures released this week, the Australian Chamber says. The Australian Bureau...
Infrastructure spending and low rates to boost economy, says RBA
RESERVE Bank of Australia Governor Philip Lowe has indicated low interest rates, tax cuts, and infrastructure spending look set to support the economy in the near future. This was...
Shipping Golf Day filling fast
MORE than 100 players have already registered for the 26th annual Shipping Industry Golf Challenge which will be held at Mona Vale Golf Club on Tuesday 22 October. One of the most...
Specialist trailer to improve logistics fuel efficiency
DIVERSIFIED logistics infrastructure provider Pedersen Group says a new material handler from Germany will help improve its efficiency and fuel consumption. The 830 trailer...
Merchant mariners remembered
MERCHANT Navy Day and the anniversary of the first sinking of a British merchant vessel during World War II have been recognised by industry and labour groups. The SS Athenia was...
Get in your nominations for the 2019 DCN Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards!
NOMINATIONS are still open for the 2019 DCN Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards. Always an industry highlight, this year’s function will be held at the Plaza Ballroom in...
