TWU congratulates Tony Sheldon on his Senate election
AN “UNFAILING ally” of transport workers is how Tony Sheldon has been described upon his election to the Australian Senate. The former TWU national secretary’s election as a...
Supply chain should be Coalition priority, says ALC
FINALISING the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy should be a priority for the re-elected Coalition government, the Australian Logistics Council says. ALC chief executive...
Lambie breaks her silence
TASMANIAN Jacqui Lambie appears set for a return to parliament, with counting showing the former Palmer Party member will be returned as an independent Senator. Ms Lambie...
Election 2019: Coalition triumphs
PRIME Minister Scott and Scott Morrison and the Liberal / National Coalition have scored a remarkable victory in Saturday’s election, defying both opinion polls and pundits....
New Geelong harbour master appointed
VICTORIAN Regional Channels Authority has announced the appointment of David Shennan as its news harbour master and marine manager for the Port of Geelong. Captain Shennan...
Union critical of terminal management
MARITIME Union deputy national secretary Will Tracey has criticised differing messages from Victoria International Container Terminal and parent company ICTSI. As was reported in...
Remembering Bob Hawke
KEY figures from transport and the maritime community have united to recognise the contribution of former Prime Minister Bob Hawke who died on Thursday at the age of 89. Mr Hawke...
Maritime Museum hosts Patrick celebrations
AN EVENING function at the Australian National Maritime Museum marked the 100th birthday of stevedoring company, Patrick Terminals. The event was attended by customers, industry...
Logistics direction at stake as polling day looms
THE future direction of Australian shipping and logistics policy is set to be determined as Australians go to the polls on Saturday. Labor infrastructure spokesman Anthony...
Osprey families get new homes in Port Hedland
Pilbara Port Authority has incorporated nesting platforms for birds of prey into new navigational aids. Ospreys are known to nest on artificial structures and have previously used...
Party boat to go under the hammer
SYDNEY Harbour party boat MV Matilda is set to be auctioned – but it also needs a thorough refurbishment in order to stay afloat. Agents value the 100feet (30metre) boat at $3m...
Doggone it! Melbourne set to host WCO canine forum
THE Australian Border Force is to host the World Customs Organization’s Fifth Global Canine Forum on 1-3 October 2019 in Melbourne. ABF Commissioner Michael Outram said they were...
Patrick raises the bat
PATRICK Terminals in Sydney this week hosted descendants of company founder Captain James R Patrick on the occasion of the business’s 100 year celebrations. Providing an overview...
Handling Australian grain requires Malaysian crane refurb
ALLOWING for increased handling of Australian grain is one of the reasons for a refurbishment of two unloader cranes for Malaysian business Malaysian Flour Mills. Logistics...
Gladstone denies sacking worker
GLADSTONE Ports Corporation has issued a statement denying it had sacked a contractor for bailing up Opposition leader Bill Shorten. The worker, understood to have earned $250,000...
