Recent container losses show need for freight contingency planning
CONTAINER losses at sea can have a huge impact on business and should be factored into logistics planning, according to Andrew Coldrey, vice-president of third-party logistics...
Patrick fees increase, long vehicle charge raises ire
NEW landside charges at Patrick Terminals have come into effect this week, including a controversial charge for long trucks at some of its terminals. The revised charges, which...
A new ports entity in Victoria coming in July
PORTS Victoria is to have sweeping responsibility over the state’s commercial waterways, amalgamating the Victorian Regional Channels Authority and the Victorian Ports Corporation...
AMSA detains vessel after jetty crash in Dampier
GENERAL cargo ship MCP Graz was detained last week after it allided with a jetty as it departed the Port of Dampier under pilotage. The vessel is on a new, regular freight service...
New Liebherr crane for Patrick terminal
OVER the past week a new Liebherr crane was discharged at Patrick Terminals - Brisbane AutoStrad. The discharge was completed over several days and involved 200 individual lifts...
Big ships berth at Melbourne
DP World Australia’s West Swanson terminal has serviced two record-breaking vessels in one week. The first was the COSCO-operated 8888-TEU OOCL Canada on Saturday 20 February....
CMA CGM to deploy LNG-powered ships on US routes
CMA CGM is deploying six LNG-powered containerships of 15,000 TEU as part of the company’s efforts to improve air quality and drive the energy transition in the shipping industry....
Ports, rail connections highlighted in new Infrastructure Priority List
THE 2021 edition of the Infrastructure Priority List identifies a $59 billion of projects, with six high priority projects, 17 priority projects, 48 high priority initiatives and...
IMO’s 2030 carbon intensity targets achievable say analysts
RESEARCH and advisory firm Wood Mackenzie’s latest report reveals that the International Maritime Organization’s 2030 carbon intensity target can be achieved with the adoption of...
Sea Swift's Karratha Bay arrives at Dampier from Singapore
THE FIRST voyage of Sea Swift’s international service connecting the Pilbara and Singapore is complete, with the 99-metre vessel Karratha Bay arriving in Dampier from Asia. The...
Visa Global Logistics and Mondiale to merge
VISA Global Logistics and Mondiale Freight services are merging to form a significant entity in the Asia-Pacific freight space. According to a statement from the companies, the...
1.5-kilometre freight train derails in NSW
A 1.5-kilometre freight train derailed early this morning at Nana Glen, New South Wales, about 22 kilometres northwest of Coffs Harbour. NSW Fire and Rescue Superintendent Scott...
Qube reports increased profits in half-year results
QUBE reported a 12% increase in profits to $57.8 million for the first half of the 2021 financial year. However, its revenue fell by 2% in the period to $939 million. The company...
Steady start to 2021 for Fremantle’s container traffic
IT WAS a solid start to the New Year for Fremantle’s container traffic, according to the latest trade statistics available from Fremantle Ports. Total throughput for January 2021...
North P&I posts solid results after "challenging" year
MARINE insurance provider North P&I Club has reported continuing growth in its diversified business lines and solid progress in raising premiums to reflect market conditions. It...
