Hydrogen for export plant takes a step forward
ASX-listed Provaris Energy has entered into a collaboration agreement with Norwegian Hydrogen to move to the next phase of development for the FjordH2 project at Ørskog in the...
Wharf upgrade progresses with 70-ton lift
AN INFRASTRUCTURE upgrade at New Zealand’s CentrePort is progressing with the installation of a 70-ton structure at Seaview Wharf. The soffit – a concrete structure designed to...
Port operators and first responders tested with emergency drill
A MARITIME emergency response drill in Port Kembla on Friday was a success, according to the Port Authority of New South Wales and NSW Ports. The annual multi-agency exercise aims...
Baltic Exchange weekly report
THE BALTIC Dry Index saw a steady increase over the past week, rising from 1065 on Monday to 1240 on Friday (23 June). This is a continuation, albeit on a sharper incline, of the...
More protests at Melbourne, Newcastle mark five days of disruptions
A PROTESTER blocked all five tracks of a rail line into Port of Melbourne on Friday morning while another protester climbed inside a stacker reclaimer at the Port of Newcastle....
Port Kembla hosts maritime emergency exercise
PORT Authority of New South Wales is conducting a multi-agency training exercise at Port Kembla on Friday (23 June). The annual training event, this year named Scope, will involve...
Government commits $50m to replace Queensland wharf
NORTH Queensland Bulk Ports hosted a visit from state government representatives this week following the announcement of $50 million in funding for the Bowen Wharf. The Queensland...
Five new tugs to be chartered to Port Hedland
SVITZER has signed an agreement for the delivery of five new tugboats to service BHP’s Port Hedland operations. The new RAstar 2800 tugs are slated for delivery from the first...
Berth refurbishment to begin at WA ports
BERTH refurbishment at the ports of Albany and Bunbury is ready to begin under a $4.5 million program. Southern Ports on Monday announced the contract for the program. The program...
Baltic Exchange weekly report
THE BALTIC Dry Index last week saw some fluctuation over the past week, but relative to previous weeks, there was little movement. The BDI started out on Monday (12 June) at 1056,...
Australia delivers maritime facilities in Jakarta
THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority has handed two new maritime facilities over to the Indonesian government. Australia supported the development of the Solid Bulk Cargoes...
Increase in May throughput at PPA
PILBARA Ports Authority reported a total monthly throughput of 62.5 million tonnes of cargo during May, a 1% increase on the same month last year. The colossus of iron ore...
Miner to build ore rail cars in the Pilbara
AUSTRALIAN mining giant Rio Tinto is partnering with Perth-based company Gemco Rail to build and maintain iron ore rail cars in the Pilbara region. In a statement, Rio Tinto said...
ITF ramps up ship inspections under new campaign
THE INTERNATIONAL Transport Workers’ Federation has ramped up ship inspections in New South Wales this week as part of a campaign launched on Tuesday. The week of action is part...
Baltic Exchange weekly report
THE BALTIC Dry Index crept up last week, hitting 1055 on Friday. The index started the week at 939 on Monday. The index hit a low last week of 919 – its lowest point since a nadir...
