No ACCC action in Qube’s Newcastle acquisition – for now
THE Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will not presently pursue enforcement action in relation to Qube’s acquisition of the Newcastle Agri Terminal (NAT). However,...
The week in bulk: Volatility in the Capesize market
The Baltic Dry Index saw a volatile week last week, starting high, at 2727, decreasing to a nadir on Thursday at 2588, then recovering slightly on Friday (18 March) to 2605. This...
Swire Shipping celebrates 150th anniversary
CELEBRATING its 150th anniversary this year, Swire Shipping has reflected on its past and is looking toward a sustainable future. The company is the oldest operating entity of...
New research project to support women working at sea
A NEW research project focusing on women working on cargo ships intends to explore the welfare needs of women seafarers. The project will be carried out by the Seafarers...
Wharf 4 upgrade in Geraldton nears completion
MID WEST Ports Authority has announced the Wharf 4 Strengthening and Rail Replacement Project at Geraldton Port has effectively reached completion. The major project is one of the...
AMPI Maritime Future Conference
THE Australasian Marine Pilots Institute’s Australia’s Maritime Future Conference is to be held soon – 30-31 March – in Wollongong. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join with...
Neil Stephens appointed Port of Brisbane CEO
NEIL Stephens has officially been appointed chief executive officer of Port of Brisbane. Stepping into the role of interim CEO in August last year, Mr Stephens has led the port...
UNCTAD report details Ukraine conflict's trade impact
THE UNITED Nations Conference on Trade and Development has published a rapid assessment report confirming the war in Ukraine has contributed to a worsening outlook for the global...
New app to help keep brown marmorated stink bugs out of Australia
CSIRO has developed an AI-powered app designed to mitigate biosecurity risks caused by brown marmorated stink bugs. The app will enable biosecurity officers to differentiate...
Omicron outbreak slows freight in China
FREIGHT operations have been disrupted at major Chinese ports as a surge in omicron infections triggers a wave of COVID-19 restrictions. According to Reuters, new COVID cases have...
Pilbara throughput up slightly in February
TOTAL monthly throughput at the ports managed by Pilbara Ports Authority came to 52.4 million tonnes in February, according to the latest available trade statistics. This...
East coast weather still hampering shipping
THE severe weather that has thrashed the east coast of Australia over the past two weeks seems to be abating for now, but the impact on shipping and logistics lingers. Brisbane is...
Sailor’s Society launches crisis appeal for Ukrainian seafarers
SAILOR’S Society has launched a crisis appeal to support Ukrainian seafarers impacted by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Ukrainian seafarers account for 4% of the global...
WA establishes shipping and supply-chain taskforce
THE Western Australian government is establishing taskforce to examine the resilience of Western Australia’s shipping industry and vital supply chains after floods severed the...
Webb Dock East works set to start
PORT of Melbourne has confirmed works at Webb Dock East, awarding the contract to Fitzgerald constructions Australia. The project involves demolishing a redundant section of...
