Svitzer saves: Company claims TRAnsverse tugs transcend
TOWAGE giant Svitzer is touting the TRAnsverse tug design, co-developed with Canada’s Robert Allen, as a time-saver for port and terminal operators thanks to its power and...
Status change for PAD/NASP service
THE FORMAL structure of the PAD/NASP service, formerly operated by CMA CGM and Marfret as a vessel sharing agreement, has changed in a move Marfret says responds to difficult...
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ACCC reviews Japanese majors merger
THE ACCC has launched a brief assessment of the NYK Group’s plan to acquire sole control of compatriot NS United Kaiun Kaisha, a proposed deal announced in early August. NS United...
RORO: Demand driving change
As the behaviours of Australian motorists change, so does the nature of the roll-on, roll-off sector at Australian ports THE RO-RO sector might arguably hold a mirror to...
MEDLOG adding new sites, services
MSC’s landside logistics division MEDLOG is continuing a relentless expansion of activity across Australia as it increases its penetration of local supply chains. MEDLOG Oceania’s...
NTC releases voluntary guidelines for stevedores and ECPs
NEW voluntary guidelines for landside stevedore charges and empty container park charges have been released by the National Transport Commission. This follows reports from the...
Through Suez or not?
MARKETPLACE confusion has arisen over whether the MSC/CMA CGM joint ‘direct’ service between Europe and Australia is reverting to Suez Canal/Red Sea transits or not. The weekly...
Seasonal shrinkage for PAD/NASP service
THE WEEKLY PAD/NASP service between Australia, New Zealand, East Coast North America and Europe will be truncated for 18 weeks following the conclusion of the underpinning NZ...
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Wormald engineering creates safer transport for Toll
WORMALD has developed a vehicle fire suppression system for Toll’s road tankers transporting ammonium nitrate emulsion (ANE) across Australia. The project commenced in late 2024...
Farmers fret over EU trade deal
INDUSTRY body the National Farmers Federation has urged political parties to vote against the proposed Australia–European Union Free Trade Agreement “as it stands”. NFF president...
Merchant Navy commemorated in Canberra
MEMBERS of the armed forces, the diplomatic community, government officials and other personnel within the maritime sector gathered in the sunshine by Lake Burley Griffin in...
Report warns rail industry needs sustained investment pipeline
AUSTRALIA’S rail industry is expected to deliver an average of $14.2 billion in construction and maintenance work each year over the next decade, according to the Australian Rail...
Rates wallow in trough of uncertainty
IT’S BEEN an interesting week in the Asia-Australia trades, in the proverbial Chinese sense of ‘we live in interesting times’. The Week 41 SCFI for Shanghai-Sydney (mean spot...
DP World appoints new head for Asia Pacific
DP WORLD has announced the appointment of Jason Varsamidis as chief executive officer and managing director of its Asia Pacific region, effective immediately. Mr Varsamidis will...
Carnival is over for two local cruise ships
CARNIVAL Cruise Lines will halve its Australia-based fleet in 2028, citing vulnerability to economic and regulatory headwinds. Carnival Australia recently announced the...
