Svitzer assists White Sky emergency call-out
TOWAGE operator Svitzer has confirmed it last week activated one of its tugs to assist bitumen tanker White Sky on its transit to Brisbane’s Moreton Bay. The confirmation follows...
Woodside makes long term Japan LNG deal
WOODSIDE has made its first long-term sale of LNG to Japanese power utility JERA. The sale and purchase agreement with JERA is for the long-term supply of liquefied natural gas...
More submarines from Austal
A NEW submarine contract awarded to Austal USA will enable the ship builder to develop a new facility at its Alabama shipyard. The US$450 million contract from General Dynamics...
Grimaldi climbs Höegh share register
ITALIAN ferry, ro-ro and PCTC giant Emanuele Grimaldi has raised his stake in Höegh Autoliners to almost 10% after first buying into the PCTC specialist in April. Mr Grimaldi is...
Port Authority of NSW hosts second annual safety and efficiency forum
SAFETY and efficiency underpinned Port Authority of NSW’s port operations forum on Tuesday this week (17 September). The Safe and Efficient Port Operations Forum was the second...
Ammonia transfer helps prove Pilbara hub potential
A SUCCESSFUL trial of ammonia transfer between two vessels is helping to realise the Pilbara’s potential as a low-greenhouse gas (GHG) emission ammonia bunkering hub. An...
ICS launches new guide to reducing emissions
THE INTERNATIONAL Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has announced the release of the second edition of Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A Guide to International Regulatory Compliance....
Wärtsilä and Royal Caribbean Group collaborate on sustainability goals
TECHNOLOGY group Wärtsilä has signed a five-year Lifecycle Agreement with Royal Caribbean Group, the world’s second largest cruise line operator. The Finnish technology...
Norden and BHP enter biofuel arrangement
DANISH shipping company Norden and BHP have entered an arrangement for biofuel to be used on a voyage from Australia to the Netherlands. The arrangement will see approximately...
Time is running out – get your DCN awards nominations in now
TIME is running out to nominate for the 2024 DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards. Nominations will close in less than two weeks – the cutoff is Wednesday 2 October...
ANL launches initiative to help restore Port Phillip kelp forests
ANL has announced today (16 September) the launch of its ‘K-Helping the Bay’ initiative, aimed at protecting some of Victoria’s essential marine biodiversity. Specifically, the...
China rates still climbing
CONTAINER LINES serving the China-Australia trade are continuing to see freight rates defy global gravity, with spot rates up over USD1000/TEU in a month and more extra-loaders...
NZ customs clearance platform goes live, Australia next in line
SOFTWARE provider Prompt Global has launched a New Zealand customs clearance platform for freight forwarders, 3PLs and customs brokers. The US-based company, though what it calls...
CMA CGM and Zespri consider low emissions shipping corridor
CMA CGM has commissioned a feasibility study into a potential low-emissions shipping corridor alongside Zespri, the world’s largest marketer of kiwifruit. New Zealand’s associate...
Third runway at Melbourne Airport to support freight access
THE FEDERAL government has given the all-clear for construction of a third runway at Melbourne Airport, with anticipated benefits for the air freight sector. The development plan...
