Wave energy converter to be deployed off Albany
A FLOATING wave energy converter is ready to be deployed in Albany’s outer harbour. The M4 converter, the focus of a Western Australian research project, is designed to harness...
$340m investment announced for Victorian port
THE VICTORIAN government has committed $340 million to infrastructure improvements at Port Fairy – a historic maritime hub in south-western Victoria. The investment, announced on...
Port Otago unveils big profits in end of year results
NEW Zealand’s Port Otago has reported its financial performance for the financial year 2023-24 (FY24), recording a net profit after tax of NZ$30.4 million, up a whole 30% on the...
Boxship breaks capacity record in Panama Canal
CONTAINERSHIP MSC Marie broke a record in the Panama Canal this past week, becoming the largest vessel by TEU capacity ever to transit the waterway. Liberian-flagged MSC Marie...
Growth forecast for agriculture value in 2024-25
THE AUSTRALIAN Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences forecasts a 4% increase in the gross value of agricultural production this financial year. ABARES’...
CentrePort releases annual financial results
NEW Zealand’s CentrePort Wellington has released its financial results for the financial year 2023-24 (FY24), reporting positive growth. CentrePort has reported the highest gross...
Maersk introduces a raft of new local surcharges
ANZ SHIPPERS will be reeling when they digest the extent of new fees to be introduced by Maersk Line next month, as well as increases to existing charges. Announced from Europe at...
Container lines still seizing the day
DESPITE WHAT is being described internationally as a “correction” in container freight rates ANZ trades are still seeing notifications of general rises, peak season surcharges and...
Second IMO-WISTA Women in Maritime Survey goes live
THE INTERNATIONAL Maritime Organization and Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association have launched their second Women in Maritime Survey. WISTA and the IMO run the...
DP World enters world of fashion and retail
DP WORLD has completed the acquisition of global supply chain provider Cargo Services Far East, the global port operator announced yesterday (2 September). Hong Kong-headquartered...
Southern Ports set for new cruise visits
WESTERN Australia’s Southern Ports of Albany, Bunbury and Esperance are poised for the start of a seven-month cruise season with several first-time visiting vessels. The Port of...
MOL earns world first in onboard fire safety
MITSUI O.S.K. Lines has announced one of its car carriers as the recipient of a certification from ClassNK recognising its voluntary measures to prevent onboard fires. Cerulean...
China volumes lure extra-loaders
WHILE Drewry’s World Container Index continues to fall – this week by another 3% - rates in the China-Australia trade are reportedly nudging year-long highs and demand remains...
Second of new Parramatta ferries enters service
THE SECOND in the new fleet of next-generation Parramatta Class ferries has entered service in Sydney just a fortnight after its arrival to the state’s capital. Designed by...
Kenwick terminal marks next step on the way to Westport
THE NEW Kenwick Intermodal Terminal just outside Perth will support the movement of up to 200,000 shipping containers each year. Funded by the Australian and Western Australian...
