Works program to increase diversified cargo at Mackay
THE Queensland government has unveiled its latest capital program for the port of Mackay with $17m in infrastructure projects over the next 12 months. The projects include...
Townsville container throughput hits five month peak
CONTAINER throughput at the Port of Townsville reached almost 5000 TEU in July, falling short of the year’s high of 5920 that was achieved in February, but almost double that of...
More ore for Fortescue in Port Hedland
FORTESCUE Metals Group will be able to ship an additional 35 million tonnes per annum of iron ore through Port Hedland after securing the green light from regulators. Fortescue...
Qube doubles up at Whyalla
SOUTH Australia’s Whyalla is to get a second mobile harbour crane (MHC) with Qube investing in a new state-of-the-art Liebherr LHM 550 unit. Qube says the new crane, a sister...
Seafarers recognised on Merchant Navy Day
THE significant and invaluable contribution merchant seafarers make to Australia’s economy and society, both during wartime and at peace, is being recognised today on Merchant...
BMSB season commences with bugs in the system
THE Freight & Trade Alliance has provided advice on an issue being experienced by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment as the brown marmorated stink bug season...
Ground broken at Glebe Island multi-user facility
THE first sod has been turned at the new multi-user facility being developed by the Port Authority of New South Wales at Glebe Island. “This first sod turning marks an important...
Brisbane's container throughput down in July
CONTAINER throughput through the Port of Brisbane dipped slightly last month, according to the latest trade statistics published by the port. July saw a total of 110,443 TEU move...
New China barley barney hits CBH
IN ANOTHER blow to Australian grain growers and exporters China has imposed a total ban on all barley imports from WA’s CBH Group, Australia’s biggest shipper of the commodity....
DHL Express’ unveils new Sydney service centre
LOCATED within the Goodman Airgate Business Park in Mascot, DHL Express Australia’s new service centre is well positioned for access to Sydney Airport and key arterial...
Urgent actions to address invasive pest
THE Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment will commence the first phase of its plan to combat the khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) on 3 September. The Freight &...
K Line explores on-board carbon capture
A COAL carrier regularly engaged in Australian trades has been earmarked by operator K Line for trials of new on-board carbon capture technology. In collaboration with project...
AMSA bans another from Australian waters
THE trouble-plagued bulk carrier Union Jasper has become the latest vessel to feel the wrath of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. The Hong Kong-flagged vessel has been...
Port of Tauranga results show resilience
PORT of Tauranga, New Zealand’s largest port, has reported group net profit after tax of $90m on 24.8m tonnes of trade. Despite the ongoing disruption caused by the COVID-19...
Employer group makes new appointment
AUSTRALIAN Resources and Energy Group AMMA has announce the appointment of Newcrest Mining’s chief people and sustainability officer Lisa Ali to its board of directors. Ms Ali is...
