AMSA bans bulker for three years
THE Australian Maritime Safety Authority has banned MV Maryam for 36 months after what AMSA says is one of the longest detentions of a foreign ship in Australian waters. “This is...
Government launches prototype National Freight Data Hub
THE Australian government has launched a prototype of the National Freight Data Hub. The prototype comes after the government’s announcement of $16.5 million in funding in the...
Ettamogah Rail Hub siding completed
A $12.2-million upgrade of a rail siding at the Ettamogah Rail Hub near Albury is now complete, providing significantly increased efficiency for freight and passenger rail...
Freight and port workers essential in Victoria
STAY-at-home orders have come into effect in Victoria as of Thursday evening, but freight and port workers are still able to go to work under the restrictions in place to combat...
Captain and crew recognised for saving 27 at sea
DANISH Shipping has awarded the Shipping Award 2021 to Captain Volodymyr Yeroshkin of Maersk Etienne and its crew. They rescued 27 people in distress at sea and the situation...
Korean consortium to explore green ammonia supply chain
OCEAN carrier HMM has signed a memorandum of understanding with LOTTE Fine Chemical, Lotte Global Logistics, POSCO, Korean Register, and Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering...
Lithium producer signs Darwin Port operating agreement
AUSTRALIAN lithium developer Core Lithium has signed an operating agreement with the Port of Darwin to export lithium products and import mining and construction equipment. In...
Carrington Terminal to go quiet for maintenance
PORT Waratah Coal Services said its Carrington Coal Terminal is to undergo a “major outage” this month as it undergoes more than $7.5 million worth of work, comprising 15...
Trade diversity mitigates pandemic effects at NZ port
THE Port of Napier’s revenue for the half year to 31 March 2021 rose 0.6% to $52.6m from $52.3m in the same period a year ago. The port’s total container trade of 135,000 TEU was...
Fumigation opens trade doors
SRI Lanka has approved an agreement to allow in-transit phosphine fumigation of Australian bulk grains, pulses and oilseeds. In-transit phosphine fumigation can provide a more...
New president for international shipping organisation
SABRINA Chao is taking over as the 45th president of BIMCO, the fifth president of the shipping association to be based in Asia and the third to be based in Hong Kong. Ms Chao...
Container trade through Port Botany still on a high
Container trade volumes through Port Botany continue to be well above last year, according to the latest trade statistics from NSW Ports. In April, a total of 227,555 TEU crossed...
Port CEO stepping down amid controversy
PORTS of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson will step down in his role at the port at the end of next month. The announcement comes after a damning report on safety at the port was released...
Queensland port gets high-tech safety review
MARITIME Safety Queensland and Gladstone Ports Corporation will use advanced computer modelling to support enhanced risk management at Port Alma. MSQ general manager Angus...
Shipping association meeting focuses on plight of seafarers
AT the 18 May annual general meeting of the Asian Shipowners’ Association, delegates discussed the continuing difficulties of crew changes for seafarers due to the pandemic....
