WA minister highlights seafarer welfare and Pilbara centre
IN A KEYNOTE address on Day 2 of the Seafarers Welfare Conference in Fremantle, WA minister for ports David Michael told the audience that Fremantle Ports is working to establish...
Melbourne's container trade strengthens in June
PORT of Melbourne’s total container throughput in June this year was up 2.3% against the same month last year, according to the latest monthly trade statistics from the port. The...
NYK completes first ammonia bunkering for ammonia-fuelled tug
NIPPON YUSEN Kabushiki shipping line says it has completed the world’s first ever ammonia bunkering for an ammonia fuelled tugboat. The Japanese company announced yesterday (17...
IMO calls for shipping companies to join new global alliance
THE INTERNATIONAL Maritime Organization has put out an open call for shipping and fishery companies to join a new global alliance on ocean litter. The Marine Plastic Litter Global...
Wage theft inspectors to hit WA ports from 21 July
INTERNATIONAL Transport Workers Federation inspectors from the US, South Korea, United Kingdom and Sweden will join Australian inspectors targeting wage theft at Western...
Seafarers conference delves into seagoing issues
DAY One of the Seafarers Welfare Conference 2024 in Fremantle finished with a heart-felt look at the reality of ship visits, and what they mean for seafarers. Reverends Garry Dodd...
Freight trains to make temporary return to NZ line
KIWIRAIL has announced that people and machinery are working on the Northern Division freight rail line to ready it for the temporary return of freight trains later this year. The...
BHP posts solid 2023-24 results
AUSTRALIAN multinational mining giant BHP has heralded positive results in their 2023-24 financial year operational review, off the back of a strong fourth quarter performance....
Simulation launched for automotive stevedoring
A SIMULATION system developed for the automotive stevedoring space and port services has gone live in Australia. The new system, Motum World, is a software package developed in...
Maersk Air Cargo welcomes first 777 freighter
MAERSK Air Cargo has taken delivery of the first of two new Boeing 777 freighters. The two aircraft, ordered in November 2021, have been part of Maersk’s plan for its air freight...
Port Marlborough marina operator awarded in first for NZ
PORT Marlborough and Marlborough Sounds Marinas has announced the successful achievement of the International Clean Marina certification for three of their sites. Marina operator...
Federal government beefs up funding for red meat industry
THE FEDERAL government has announced more than $100 million in funding to support the growth of Australia’s red meat and livestock industries. The funding will cover research and...
Austal delivers 20th Guardian Class Patrol Boat
AUSTRALIAN Shipbuilder Austal has delivered its 20th Guardian Class Patrol Boat to the Department of Defence. RKS Tobwaan Mainiku is destined for the Republic of Kiribati as part...
Deconstruction contract awarded for historic Cairns wharf facility
PORTS North has awarded the contract for deconstruction of White’s Shed, a “badly dilapidated” sugar handling facility behind the Cairns cruise terminal. Demolition specialist...
Cruise executives in Perth for industry conference
MORE than two dozen cruise executives have gathered in Perth to discuss the cruise industry in Western Australia that last year injected $333 million into the state’s economy. The...
