New chair for Ports Australia
PORTS Australia has announced Stewart Lammin as the new chair of its board of directors. Mr Lammin’s appointment followed the Ports Australia annual meeting held in Old Parliament...
New range of import and export financing
CMA CGM has launched Shipfin Trade Finance, its new range of financing services dedicated to importing and exporting, in partnership with Incomlend, a global invoice finance...
First mineral sands container from Wimmera operation
WIMMERA Container Line says it has received its first TEU of mineral sands from the WIM Resources project in western Victoria. The logistics provider, part of SCT Group, has been...
Ports Australia announces Oceania expansion
PORTS Australia has announced ports in New Zealand and the South Pacific have joined it as associate members. The signing of Fiji Ports Corporation, Samoa Ports Authority, Cook...
International award for VICT
VICTORIA International Container Terminal was the winner of the Lloyd’s List Asia Pacific Award for Excellence in Port Management and Infrastructure. Based at Webb Dock, the...
WOMEN IN MARITIME: A chance to celebrate #womeninmaritime
WHEN was the last time you visited the United Nations website on Observances of International Days? I suggest you take a look – there are quite a few amazing days to celebrate. In...
Heavy vehicle regulator launches investigation
THE National Heavy Vehicle Regulator and South Australia Police have begun an investigation into allegations about the remapping of trucks. NHVR director of investigations Steve...
Three maiden calls kick-off 2019-20 cruise season
THE cruise season will see 13 ships visit Townsville over the seven-month period, ending in April 2020, including maiden calls from Maasdam (Holland America), Boudicca (Fred Olsen...
Industry bodies seek expansion of TFES
INDUSTRY bodies have combined to argue for an extension of the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme to southbound imported goods. The report was prepared at the behest of the...
Merchant Navy commemoration held in Canberra
POLITICAL leaders and maritime figures participated in the 30th annual commemoration and unveiling of the revamped National Merchant Navy War Memorial in Canberra. Defence...
Random checks on heavy vehicles in Victoria
TRANSPORT operators have been urged to ensure their fleets are compliant with Victorian and national heavy vehicle roadworthy requirements after the state government announced a...
Port helps Foodbank
PORT of Melbourne has lent a hand to support Foodbank Victoria, with its staff volunteering on a monthly basis. Foodbank has just released its seventh Hunger Report, which seeks...
Ports Australia holds function at Parliament House
PARLIAMENT House, Canberra, was the setting for an evening cocktail function organised by Ports Australia. Attending were a host of ports representatives as well as politicians...
Two new vessels join Water Police fleet
TWO new vessels have joined the Water Police fleet after being commissioned in honour of fallen officers. Police Minister Mark Ryan and the Member for Redlands, Kim Richards,...
Achievement recognised at NSW Export Awards
A GROUP of 18 category winners were announced at the 2019 Premier’s NSW Export Awards recently. Cover Genius was named the 2019 Premier's NSW Exporter of the Year. Export Council...
