Record numbers for WA cruise season
THE CRUISE sector in Western Australia has generated a record $385 million for 2023/24 with 290 cruise ship calls over the past season. It’s a number expected grow this year with...
MP looks to Newcastle's future at SAL luncheon
SHIPPING Australia’s NSW State Committee Newcastle Luncheon on 17 October was a timely one, following a milestone for Port of Newcastle’s Clean Energy Precinct and ongoing efforts...
WA defence precinct to support 10,000 local jobs
A DEFENCE precinct at Western Australia’s Henderson shipyard is expected to support 10,000 local jobs over the next 20 years with tens of billions of dollars being invested in...
Back in blue: Strait runner returns
BASS STRAIT ro-ro Tasmanian Achiever II has returned to Melbourne from drydock in Singapore, resplendent in its new Strait Link blue livery. The 2018-built, 28,708 GT vessel,...
Inland Rail announces $100 million regional boost
INLAND Rail has announced today (17 October) that its spending with local business on the Beveridge to Albury (B2A) section of the project has passed the $100 million mark. The...
CTAA Container Safety Seminar Brisbane 2024
Representatives of the shipping and freight forwarding industries today congregated at the Safe Container Loading & Transport Practices Seminar in Brisbane. The seminar was...
Pilbara Ports posts September trade uptick
PILBARA Ports saw a 10% increase in total monthly throughput last month, against figures reported in September 2023. The bulk export ports handled a total of 66.3 million tonnes...
CHOGM delays Samoa salvage
WITH 56 leaders due to assemble in Samoan capital Apia next week for the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting a decision about the possible salvage of the RNZS Manawanui...
Norwegians extend PCTC influence
WILH. WILHELMSEN is upping its indirect shareholding in Korea’s Hyundai Glovis, having bought three more tranches of stock in shareholder Treasure ASA in recent days. Wilh....
Industry collaboration affirms onboard carbon capture potential
A PROJECT assessing the technical feasibility of onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) has concluded the technology has the potential to help maritime transport significantly...
Piracy at lowest levels since 1994, but violence still rife
THE NUMBER of piracy incidents reported to the International Maritime Bureau has dropped to its lowest level since 1994, but the bureau has flagged concerns about violence towards...
OneStop to enhance solutions for ACFS terminal
TECHNOLOGY solutions company OneStop has announced the expansion of its partnership with ACFS Port Logistics. Aimed at enhancing efficiency, the newest collaboration will see...
FedEx launches new import management tool
FEDERAL Express Corporation (FedEx) has launched the FedEx Import Tool, a new platform intending to streamline the shipping process for Australian businesses. FedEx says the...
Milestone for Port of Newcastle Clean Energy Precinct
PORT of Newcastle’s Clean Energy Precinct reached a milestone on Monday (14 October) with agreements signed for design works and environmental impact studies. The two agreements...
Pilbara rules on whales, speeding and mooring
PILBARA Ports have issued a series of warnings on 13 and 14 October ranging from whale strike reporting to safe use of towing and mooring equipment. The notices are for Varanus...
