WA Premier pushes trade agenda in Japan and Korea
STRENGTHENING economic and trade ties with north Asia is the aim of a visit to the region this week by Premier of Western Australia Mark McGowan. The government is making much of...
ITF criticises BHP’s ore ships decision
THE International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) responded on Tuesday with blunt opposition to the news of BHP’s decision to terminate its ship management agreement, which...
Tomic joins the SCLAA Board
SUE Tomic has been announced as the new independent director of the Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia. Ms Tomic will also become the board’s secretary/treasurer....
Newcastle commits to global green standards
CHAMPIONING environmental responsibility has helped Port of Newcastle become the first port in Australia or New Zealand to commit to environmental sustainability standards set by...
Bulk boost for port of Mackay
A DESIRE to cash in on the diversity of the central Queensland economy are behind North Queensland Bulk Ports’ decision to open a new facility at Mackay for bulk materials. NQBP...
AMC seafaring course aims to allow work-life-study balance
OCEAN seafaring courses are being restructured to provide for flexible study options, the Australian Maritime College has announced. Under the changes, Bachelor of Applied Science...
Talks to resume between union and Hutchison
TALKS are to resume between the Maritime Union and Hutchison Port Holdings this Wednesday in an effort to resolve a damaging industrial row. The Maritime Union has implemented...
THE GRILL: Craig Carmody
You’ve had a varied career, what are some highlights? Clearly, working for Australian prime ministers – you can’t beat that [Mr Carmody was director of policy in the Office of the...
Rio Tinto iron ore shipments rise in 2018
BIG miner Rio Tinto has reported a 2% increase in iron ore volumes shipped from the Pilbara during 2018 when compared with 2017. According to the Rio Tinto operational update,...
Giant shipping alliance extended
A SIGNING ceremony has taken place in Hainan, China, to mark the occasion of the extension of the Ocean Alliance cooperation agreement until 2027. Started in 2017 for a five-year...
ALC electrified by NSW hybrid plans
A ROLLOUT of reliable charging infrastructure will be crucial to encouraging the uptake of electric freight vehicles, the Australian Logistics Council says. The ALC has this week...
Newcastle celebrations to go off with a bang
PORT of Newcastle is to mark its 220th year in operation with a fireworks display on Australia Day in partnership with the City of Newcastle. Port of Newcastle chief executive...
Smuggled meth discovered in oven
AUTHORITIES announced the seizure of about 21 kilograms of methamphetamine and the arrest of two men after an investigation in Perth into a Western Australia-based...
IR and employment law a focus of new HFW appointments
MARITIME-focused law firm HFW says industrial relations and employment law are key skillsets of two new partners recruited for its Australian division. HFW managing partner...
Macca set to speak at Logistic Council’s MCG forum
DEPUTY Prime Minister Michael McCormack has been confirmed as the key speaker at the Australian Logistics Council Forum 2019, to be held this March at the Melbourne Cricket...
