VTA joins push to cut heavy vehicles fatals
THE Victorian Transport Association was one of several transport industry stakeholders to participate in a public call to action at the weekend for motorists to be more vigilant...
Winner seeks to inspire change
MID West Ports Authority chief executive Rochelle Macdonald has called for the maritime sector to “embrace difference” in order to achieve its full potential. Dr Macdonald won the...
Excellence celebrated at Australian Maritime and Shipping Industry Awards
AUSTRALIA’S annual awards night for the shipping and maritime logistics industries was held last night in Melbourne, where winners were awarded in 19 categories ranging from the...
Three major defects issued after crash outside Goulburn
NEW South Wales Roads and Maritime Services have issued three major grounded defects to a company whose truck was involved in a crash on the Hume Highway. The incident occurred in...
Leadership change at Toll
TOLL Group managing director Michael Byrne has announced his resignation, effective 31 December, after three years in the role. His replacement is to be Thomas Knudsen who is...
Ports Australia signs new partnership with the ADF
CLOSER cooperation between the Royal Australian Navy and Ports Australia is expected following the signing of a joint document recently. The Guiding Principles for Australian...
Asia Pacific’s decarbonisation bill in the trillions by 2040
THE latest research from Wood Mackenzie estimates that decarbonisation in the Asia Pacific could cost US$3.5 trillion by 2040. This includes investments in solar, wind, hydrogen,...
Photobooth to add fun to Shipping and Maritime Awards
A PHOTO booth, allowing guests to capture special memories, is a new innovation for tonight’s Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards. It is the first time there has been a photo...
Bulker grounding investigation highlights risks (with video)
THE grounding of a bulk carrier which lost power while transiting a channel from the Port of Weipa highlighted gaps in the port’s risk plans, an ATSB investigation has found. On 6...
Napier Port releases sustainability and master plan
THE 30-YEAR master plan of Napier Port, “Building Future Connections”has been released along with a sustainability framework. Together they provide a vision for how Napier Port...
Jacobson urges drivers to ‘tell a mate’ about heavy vehicle safety
NATIONAL heavy vehicle regulator CEO Sal Petroccitto has welcomed Shane Jacobson’s passion for heavy vehicle safety as the face of the ‘Tell a mate’ campaign. Mr Jacobson is an...
Mike Henry to become new BHP chief
MIKE HENRY will assume the role of CEO and executive director of BHP effective 1 January 2020, replacing Andrew Mackenzie who will retire as CEO on 31 December 2019. Mr Henry has...
Gladstone port recognises tradies
GLADSTONE Ports Corporation has recognised and celebrated their next generation of tradespeople at the 13th Annual Apprentice and Trainee Awards Night. With more than 185...
NZ airport handling systems company sold
A FRENCH provider of automated turnkey solutions for airport and logistics markets has acquired New Zealand airport baggage and parcel handling systems company Glidepath....
Australia – France trade ties celebrated
TRADE minister Simon Birmingham has welcomed France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian to Adelaide for the inaugural Australia-France Trade and...
