Big gains for Aussie grains through essential training
FUNDED through an Australian government program, Grain Trade Australia has completed training that enables small grain exporters to meet Australian and importing country quality...
Arrival of Suiso Frontier “the dawn of Australia’s hydrogen industry”
THE world’s first liquefied hydrogen carrier, Suiso Frontier, has arrived at Victoria’s Port of Hastings having completed its maiden voyage from Kobe, Japan. Docking on Thursday...
Record loadings on Swire Shipping FDF service
SWIRE Shipping has reported that the fixed day fortnightly (FDF) offering on its South East Asia service has resulted in record loadings on both northbound and southbound routes....
Grounding investigation reinforces the need for safeguards on ships
AN investigation into the grounding of a general cargo ship off the coast of Denmark has reinforced the the importance of effective safeguards on vessels. According to the Danish...
Global Energy Ventures appoints new chief technical officer
GLOBAL Energy Ventures has appointed experienced maritime professional Per Roed as chief technical officer. GEV said Mr Roed will drive innovation, design, construction and...
Maersk Tankers to launch decarbonisation hub
MAERSK Tankers has announced it will create a new decarbonisation hub, which will gather intelligence and create solutions to help shipowners and cargo customers cut emissions....
Shipping and renewable energy bodies join forces on fuels
THE International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), representing more than 80% of world’s merchant fleet, has signed a partnership agreement with the International Renewable Energy...
Report says shipping carbon price loopholes let emissions off the hook
A NEW study from not-for-profit group Transport & Environment, shows that more than 25 million tonnes of CO2 – equivalent to the total CO2 emissions of Denmark – are exempt from...
Road transport and imports up for Wiseway in Q2
AUSTRALIAN-listed logistics provider, Wiseway Group, announced its trading update for the three months up to 31 December 2021 (Q2 FY22). Highlights included revenue growth of 19%...
Biofuel trial voyage from Australia carrying malting barley
A TRIAL voyage using biofuel for grain industry co-operative CBH Group, is being performed on the Edwine Oldendorff from Australia to Vietnam. The vessel loaded 30,000 tonnes of...
The week in bulk: Capesize, Panamax markets drop, BDI falls apace
THE Baltic Dry Index saw a significant dip over the past week, falling to its lowest since March 2021. On Friday (14 January) the index was 1764, a decrease of 22% on the previous...
ICS and IMPA shipping guidance can help curb pilot transfer fatalities
A NEW international guide provides updated advice on embarkation arrangements for marine pilots in response to industry concerns over the safety. The Shipping Industry Guidance on...
November a record month for Tasmanian exports
TASMANIA has recorded a record international merchandise export figure of $4.25 billion over a 12-month period ending November last year. The numbers had increased 17.3% since...
Shipping platform to benefit from predictive intelligence
MARITIME predictive intelligence company Windward has partnered with Maritech to provide its risk scores to the Sea/ digital platform. The Sea/ platform enables charterers,...
Tiwi Islands green hydrogen export project underway
GLOBAL Energy Ventures’ green hydrogen export project in the Northern Territory’s Tiwi Islands is progressing, with an initial focus on environmental permitting. The proposed...
