UNCTAD calls for stronger cooperation to safeguard global trade
THE UNITED Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has released its findings and recommendations in the Review of maritime Transport 2024 report. Areas of...
Maersk raises profit expectation, again
THE RED SEA conflict continues to boost container line profits with Maersk Line once again raising projections, for the third consecutive quarter. Ahead of its official release of...
Meth found in Sydney-bound sea-freight, man charged
A MAN has been charged over his alleged role in the attempted importation of 60 kilograms of methamphetamine into NSW in a sea-freight consignment. US authorities last month found...
Rail industry makes case for consistent national standards
THE AUSTRALIAN rail industry has today (23 October) published a report outlining initiatives expected to harmonise national rail standards. The Harmonisation of Rail Standards...
Inland Rail to begin on Albury to Illabo
INLAND Rail (IR) has announced that construction is set to begin on the Albury to Illabo section of the project following the receival of approval. IR says Albury to Illabo is set...
New season grain being received at Geraldton, Esperance and Fremantle ports
THE FIRST grain receivals of the new season are currently being delivered to Geraldton, Kwinana and Esperance ports in Western Australia. The state’s grain harvest is expected to...
New loader boosts capacity at Burnie
THE PORT of Burnie in Tasmania has seen its bulk loading capacity doubled through upgrades funded by the federal government, including installation of a new shiploader. The...
Royal visit causes latest Tassie delay
TASMANIAN GOVERNMENT plans to announce a decision about the future movements of the new Spirit of Tasmania ro-paxes have gone awry, thanks to the Royal visit. The government on...
Boskalis seals Smit Lamnalco takeover
ROYAL BOSKALIS B.V. has completed the acquisition of Smit Lamnalco, buying the 50% of shares not already owned for an undisclosed price. On 8 July this year Boskalis announced it...
NSW Government greenlights better regional rail
THE NEW South Wales State Government has greenlit the development of a new strategy that intends to develop the state’s regional rail network. The government announced the...
New panel to guide plans for another NSW cruise terminal
NSW transport minister Jo Haylen has convened a panel of cruise industry experts, chaired by Port Authority of NSW CEO Philip Holliday, to identify the preferred location for a...
Port Botany cocaine bust puzzles police
THE AUSTRALIAN Federal Police (AFP) is calling for the public’s assistance after more than 30 kilograms of cocaine was located in a refrigerated container at Port Botany. The...
PSA unveils new supply chain hub
PSA INTERNATIONAL has unveiled its new PSA Supply Chain Hub (PSCH) as part of its strategic expansion within the Tuas Port. Scheduled for opening in 2027, the Singaporean port...
Golden highway to receive upgrades
THE GOLDEN Highway in New South Wales will see a number of upgrades that will pave the way from the Port of Newcastle to the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). The...
East-coast ports gear up for 2024-25 cruise season
PORTS in Queensland and New South Wales are welcoming the start of the 2024-25 cruise season with busy schedules, maiden calls and, in NSW, news of a record economic return in the...
