Study shows seafarers misreporting work/rest hours
A NEW study has shown that the majority of seafarers are misreporting their work/rest hours. The PHD dissertation from the World Maritime University, entitled “Practice Unveils...
Truck battery swapping introduced at Moorebank
A BATTERY-SWAPPING facility for electric trucks has been built at the Moorebank Intermodal Precinct. The solar-powered Janus Electric Charge and Change station enables heavy...
Baltic Exchange weekly report
THE BALTIC Dry Index landed at 1160 on 5 December – a decrease from the 1298 posted on Monday 2 December. Capesize The Capesize market faced a challenging week, with the BCI 5TC...
World Container Index Vaults 6%
DREWRY’s World Container Index has increased by 6% to US$3533 per 40-foot container this week. This is 66% below the previous pandemic peak of US$10,377 in September 2021, but...
WA launches Vietnamese export drive
A DRIVE to build exports to Vietnam from Western Australia is being highlighted through a trade promotion featuring local food products. Ten WA agrifood brands feature in the...
Dutch company to restore Torres Strait jetties
ENGINEERING consulting company Royal HaskoningDHV has secured a contract with the Torres Strait Island Regional Council to restore and upgrade multiple jetties across the...
Union criticises Flinders’ terminal funding
THE MARITIME Union of Australia (MUA) has criticised the commitment of public funding for the Flinders Ports’ Adelaide container terminal (FACT), calling it an unsafe,...
Advocate wanted to ease live sheep export anger
IN A BID to appease live sheep exporters, the federal government is advertising for an advocate to ease the transition away from live sheep exports by sea. The government’s...
IMO recognises exceptional bravery at sea
THE INTERNATIONAL Maritime Organization (IMO) has presented the Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea to two sets of nominees during its recent IMO Awards Ceremony in London. The...
Japanese energy giant to produce hydrogen in Brisbane
THE QUEENSLAND Government has announced that Japan’s largest oil company ENEOS will use its own technology in Queensland to significantly increase its production of green...
IATA looks cautiously to 2025 as "Trump agenda unfolds"
THE INTERNATIONAL Air Transport Association has reported further growth in air cargo demand but is looking cautiously to next year as US president-elect Donald Trump threatens...
TasPorts achieves EcoPorts certification
TASPORTS has been awarded the distinguished EcoPorts certification across its four major commercial ports, marking a significant environmental milestone. EcoPorts is an...
Government strategic fleet tender closes
THE FEDERAL Government’s strategic fleet pilot tender has closed and proposals are now being evaluated as part of a procurement process. An announcement of the successful...
Vic rail freight boost
THE VICTORIAN Government has announced details of the roll-out of its $104 million 2024-25 rail freight and infrastructure package at a function at the privately-owned Bendigo...
Contract let after pier review
MAJOR WORKS on Williamstown’s iconic Workshops Pier in Melbourne are set to begin in early 2025. The Victorian Government called tenders for the repair and restoration program in...
