Gladstone Port Corporation trials tidal energy
GLADSTONE Ports Corporation is looking towards harnessing the motion of the tides to generate renewable energy. A tidal turbine has been deployed at GPC’s Barney Point Terminal in...
“Unprecedented change” behind DPWA fee hikes
STEVEDORE DP World Australia says increasing costs and declining tariffs have led to a decision to increase the Infrastructure Access Charge for road and rail operators at its...
Recovery operation clears Tassie derailment site
TASRAIL says an intensive 24-hour-a-day recovery operation during the past five days has enabled the Devonport derailment site to be cleared. According to TasRail, the 110-tonne...
Fee hikes prompt regulation calls
AN INDUSTRY body has called for regulatory intervention following the latest round of infrastructure fees implemented by stevedore DPWA. Freight and Trade Alliance / Australian...
Report backs infrastructure fees
A REPORT prepared by consultancy farrierswier has backed the use of landside surcharges by stevedores in the Australian market. The expert report on charging issues for container...
Record reported for Torres Strait transit
LEDA Maersk (IMO 9190755) has become the deepest eastbound container vessel to transit Torres Strait, maritime technology business OMC says. The Danish-flagged vessel (63,200DWT)...
Under keel technology earns export award
PORT technology specialist OMC International has been honoured with a special award. The company received the Governor of Victoria Export Award for its e-Nav Dynamic Under Keel...
Infrastructure access charges essential, says Scurrah
DP WORLD Australia CEO Paul Scurrah has told Ports Australia Biennial Conference delegates the stevedores’ infrastructure access charges are a necessity to keep the entire supply...
