Industry prepares for seafarer Christmas Appeal
PILOTS, wharfies and linesmen are among those set to play Santa Claus later this month, wrapping presents as part of the Christmas Appeal for Seafarers. Present wrapping is to...
Stella Maris looking to ‘raise the roof’
SEAFARER support group Stella Maris has put out the call for donations to help restore the roof on its Melbourne facility. Stella Maris Melbourne manager Lee Anne Diano said the...
Industry swings into action for kids’ cancer research
DEFYING weather forecasts, the sun was shining on this year's Shipping Industry Golf Day, where funds raised on the day - close to $40,000 - have pushed the total raised by this...
Southern Ports' community funding bolsters outreach health program
SOUTHERN Ports has funded new equipment for Ear Foundation Australia’s outreach programs supporting Aboriginal and at-risk children in regional Western Australia. The foundation...
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Christine Field resigns as Hunterlink CEO
EMPLOYEE assistance provider Hunterlink has announced the resignation of Christine Field as its chief executive. Ms Field has been with the organisation for seven years, the past...
Shipping and Logistics Charity Golf Day 23rd October 2026 SHOUT OUT!
MORE THAN 100 players from across Australia's shipping, logistics, ports and supply chain sectors will gather at Long Reef Golf Club on Friday, 23 October, for the annual Shipping...
MSC Fremantle marks 10 years with family celebration
MEDITERRANEAN Shipping Company (MSC) welcomed employees, families and friends to its iconic Fremantle headquarters to celebrate a decade at the historic Cliff Street premises. The...
Industry rallies to help fight childhood cancer as charity golf day returns
THE SHIPPING & Logistics Charity Golf Day returns to Long Reef Golf Club on 23 October, this year in partnership with The Kids’ Cancer Project. The organisers confirm the event is...
Intermodal boost for Aurizon
RAIL giant Aurizon is seeing continued growth in its intermodal business, with contract wins and volume boosts in its north-south and east-west services. Aurizon group executive...
Alma Doepel to ‘set sail’ for Hobart
PLANS are afoot for the next major sailing of the schooner Alma Doepel, the vessel set to brave the waters of Bass Strait early next year and sail south to the Hobart Wooden Boat...
Mission Father’s Day Appeal raises almost $3k for seafarers
MISSION to Seafarers Sydney has raised $2904 for seafarers via its Father’s Day Appeal. According to organisers, this included a $1000 donation from a new donor following coverage...
Restoration starts on historic Albany Port buildings
WORK has started on the Port of Albany’s $8.3 million transformation of its historic pilot station. Local builder Smith Constructions has begun work on the project set to...
Svitzer backs seafarer appeal
SVITZER Australia is supporting Mission to Seafarers Sydney’s Father’s Day Appeal with two tug boat experiences, giving supporters the chance to see Port Botany and Sydney Harbour...
Care-Factor 2026: Industry has a ball
One of the industry's most anticipated nights — the Care Factor Christmas in July Ball, was held this year at the Hyatt Regency in Sydney on Friday 31 July. The Grand Ballroom,...
Maritime Museum of Townsville celebrates 40 years
TOWNSVILLE’S extensive oceanic history has been recognised as the Maritime Museum of Townsville recently marked 40 years of operations. The museum started in 1986 from its...
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