New ferry fault on Cook Strait
WITH the findings of a NZ government–appointed review panel tasked with recommending Interisland Line vessel replacements still five months away, one of the aging existing ferries...
Air cargo industry cautioned on lithium batteries
THE INTERNATIONAL Air Transport Association has warned that “rogue shippers” who disregard measures for sending lithium batteries are compromising safety. IATA highlighted the...
Labor matches $5m Liberal commitment to Incat expansion
TASMANIAN Labor intends to commit $5.25 million to Incat’s expansion plans if the party is elected at the state election this month. Labor leader Rebecca White pledged her support...
NZ port imposes channel limits
NEW Zealand’s Port Marlborough has decided to limit the size of ships using the Tory Channel to access the ports of Picton and Shakespeare Bay. Marlborough harbourmaster Jake...
DP World grows freight forwarding network
DP WORLD has inaugurated the latest in a string of offices that make up its global freight forwarding network. DP World now operates 100 branches launched in the last eight months...
Westport up for EPA assessment
FREMANTLE inner Harbour replacement project Westport has moved to a new stage with its referral to the WA Environmental Protection Authority. Referral of the proposed marine and...
ZPMC cranes no risk, company insists
THE WORLD'S leading manufacturer of ship-to-shore container cranes and other port hardware has issued a stern denial of accusations its equipment is fitted with spyware. Shanghai...
Pink lady passes
CECILIA Eckelmann-Batistello, the lady who put colour into container shipping, died suddenly last Wednesday (6 March) just weeks after being diagnosed with cancer. She was 73. Ms...
Bougainville continues slow journey to Singapore
THE LPG tanker Bougainville, which lost its propeller in Bass Strait in early February, is making its slow way to Singapore for repairs, initially behind a Brisbane-based tug...
Ballast testing trials promising, DAFF says
THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry is looking to expedite ballast water testing after trials of sampling kits produced promising results. Last July, DAFF’s...
Bunbury pilotage in new hands
BUNBURY'S new pilot launch – the first in 10 years – has been officially welcomed by Southern Ports and local dignitaries. The $3.6 million Wardan, which means sea water of...
Aurizon ready for assault on batteries
AURIZON has secured a $9.4 million grant from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency to develop the next generation of Australian freight trains, aiming to replace diesel fuel...
Offshore player headed for IPO
ONE of Australia’s leading off- and inshore vessel operators and maritime service providers is exploring a stockmarket listing. Perth-headquartered Bhagwan Marine conducted a...
Baltic Exchange weekly report
THE BALTIC Dry Index dipped to 2176 this past week before returning to its upward trajectory. On Friday 8 March the index was 2345. The Baltic Dry Index for the week ending Friday...
Patrick electrifies Fremantle truck fleet
PATRICK Terminals is introducing nine electric terminal trucks and charging infrastructure into its Fremantle operations. The project is backed by $2.5 million in funding from...
