FTA’s John Park recognised with biosecurity award
THE FREIGHT & Trade Alliance (FTA) along with Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) has announced that John Park, head of business operations, has been recognised by...
One in three ballast systems fail port state, report says
OVER 30% of all ballast water treatment systems (BWTS) fail port state compliance inspections, according to new information submitted to the International Maritime Organization...
MOL and MPA deepen collaboration
MITSUI O.S.K Lines (MOL) has announced yesterday (26 November) that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). The MoU,...
Aussie-designed ferries to take part in emissions reduction trial
TWO Australian-designed ferries, delivered to a Hong Kong ferry operator, are to take part in a government trial to reduce emissions from Hong Kong’s local shipping sector. The...
Westport environment comments open
ENVIRONMENTAL submissions are open for the proposed new Westport container port south of Perth. The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is...
FPH to sponsor firefighter training team
THE CFS Foundation has announced its volunteer training team will soon be wearing distinctive polo shirts generously sponsored by Flinders Port Holdings (FPH). CFS Foundation, a...
Port of Melbourne reports strong October trade
CONTAINER throughput increased at Port of Melbourne last month, with upticks reported across all container trades. The port handled a total of 295,000 TEU in October 2024 – a 4.9%...
ADF picks Damen design for new LCHs
THE AUSTRALIAN Defence Force’s new fleet of Landing Craft Heavy vessels will be built to a design provided by The Netherlands’ Damen Shipyards Group. The Damen LST100 was...
CentrePort to trial energy storage system
CENTREPORT in Wellington has announced plans to pilot an onsite battery energy storage system (BESS). BESS systems use large rechargeable batteries to store energy for later use....
Cashew nutshell biofuel causing problems for ships
VESSELS in Singapore and Rotterdam have been reporting operational problems as a result of using marine fuel blended with cashew nutshell liquid biofuel, fuel testing agency...
US Coast Guard in new 'spy cranes' warning
THE UNITED STATES Coast Guard has issued new orders to the nation’s ports with regard to cyber security measures required for Chinese-manufactured ship-to-shore gantries, the...
World Container Index down 1%
THE WORLD Container Index decreased 1% to US$3413 per FEU this past week. The composite index, published by Drewry, is now 67% below the previous pandemic peak of US$10,377 in...
Baltic Exchange weekly report
THE BALTIC Dry Index decreased each day this past week, landing at 1537 on Friday 22 November. The Baltic Dry Index for the week ending Friday 22 November 2024. Source: Baltic...
Oldendorff installs rotor sails on bulker
OLDENDORFF Carriers has announced the successful installation and deployment of Norsepower rotor sails on bulk carrier Chinook Oldendorff. Through a joint agreement first...
No slackening in local rates push
DESPITE Drewry’s World Container Index beginning to slide again this week – albeit by just 1% - spot rates on the Shanghai-Melbourne leg have risen two out of three weeks this...
