Improving network connectivity for livestock vessels
THE live export industry is undertaking research to identify solutions to vessel network connectivity challenges (both within-ship and ship-to-shore) and what technologies could...
Stena Bulk bolsters tanker fleet with newbuilding charters
TANKER shipping company Stena Bulk announced that it is taking two brand new eco medium range (MR) tankers – to be named Stena Convoy and Stena Conductor - on long-term time...
WA to increase Port Hedland tonnage charges by 25%
THE Western Australia government will increase tonnage charges at Port Hedland by 25% for the upcoming financial year. The government said the increased tonnage charges at Port...
ANL acts to protect marine biodiversity
ON World Reef Day (1 June), shipping line ANL has spoken about the importance of its work supporting coral reefs including its collaboration with the Reef Restoration Foundation....
Swire Shipping articulates its environmental stance
SWIRE Shipping has committed to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by, and preferably well before, 2050. The company said it serves the many communities in the Pacific that are...
Seafarer tests COVID-19 positive in WA
A SEAFARER on the chemical tanker Allegra has tested positive for COVID-19 and is now in hotel quarantine. The Italian-flagged vessel is currently berthed at the Kwinana Bulk...
Australian miner buys new Damen tugboat
DAMEN Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Australia-based South32 GEMCO for a new ASD Tug 2312 tugboat. The shipbuilder said the ASD Tug 2312 would be the first such vessel...
Australia’s GEV to develop green hydrogen projects
AUSTRALIA-based Global Energy Ventures has announced it has entered into a memorandum of understanding with German company ILF Beratend Ingenieure to identify and develop green...
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...
