China props up the bulk trades as industry hopes for the best
BULK terminal operators and shippers were told at a recent virtual conference that China is currently stockpiling every kind of commodity at a “mind-blowing” rate, propping up an...
CSIRO report examines Australia’s biosecurity future
FREIGHT & Trade Alliance was one of numerous groups that collaborated with the CSIRO in the production of Australia’s Biosecurity Future: Unlocking the next decade of resilience...
HFW extends partnership with The Mission To Seafarers
GLOBAL, sector-focused law firm HFW has extended its partnership with maritime charity The Mission to Seafarers for another two years. MtS provides essential welfare support to...
Australian-first digital tool to improve shipping
GLADSTONE Ports Corporation will roll out this month an Australian-first technology it has designed for improving shiploading operations, at RG Tanna Coal Terminal wharf. GPC’s...
SA furthers its ambition to create green hydrogen export industry
SOUTH Australia’s intention to create a green hydrogen export industry has taken a big step forward, with the launch of a $240m hydrogen project. This project would be the largest...
Melwyn Noronha new chief of Shipping Australia
AUSTRALIA’S peak shipping association has announced that deputy CEO Melwyn Noronha will step up to the role of CEO, effective 1 January 2021. He takes over the position from Rod...
AMSA orders cargo ship to repatriate seafarers
NINE Chinese and Filipino seafarers, some who have been onboard their Panama-flagged cargo ship Brio Faith for 20 months with no leave, will be reunited with their families after...
US election: too close to call
THE question of who will be the next President of the United States is yet to be decided, with votes still be counted in a number of key states including Georgia, North Carolina,...
ACCC can't be any clearer says CTAA
THE Container Transport Alliance Australia’s initial analysis of the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission’s report on container stevedoring says the report reinforces the...
Museum showcases Sydney’s working harbour and marine science
TWO new public spaces at the National Maritime Museum in Sydney were opened on 4 November by Minister for communications, cyber safety and the arts, Paul Fletcher. The spaces will...
Fuel tank safety innovation recognised
HYUNDAI Heavy Industries says it has developed a digital health management system for safety and operational efficiency of LNG fuel tanks. The system is said to be an industry...
IMO secretary-general emeritus William A. O’Neil, remembered
SECRETARY-GENERAL of the International Maritime Organization Kitack Lim expressed his sincere condolences to the Canadian Government as well as William O’Neil’s remaining family,...
LETTER TO THE DCN: Shipping is hardly a responsible global citizen
I WOULD like to comment on the recent opinion article by Shipping Australia, published in the DCN, about shipping being a vital industry and a responsible global citizen. I agree...
Lloyd’s Register launches dedicated decarbonisation hub
LLOYD’s Register has launched a dedicated centre of excellence to accelerate the safe, sustainable and cost-effective decarbonisation of world shipping in support of delivering...
Flat volumes at Tauranga as virus takes a toll
PORT of Tauranga in New Zealand has reported “flat” earnings in the first quarter of the financial year, with the COVID-19 pandemic impacting both supply chain efficiency and the...
