Transport for New South Wales moves to end border testing confusion
TRANSPORT for New South Wales has issued a notice confirming freight workers who do not have any symptoms who have been tested for COVID-19 are not required to self-isolate while...
Container throughput at Brisbane up in June
CONTAINER throughput through the Port of Brisbane saw an uptick in June, with more TEUs crossing the wharf than May and June 2019, according to the latest trade statistics...
ICTSI inks contract for Cameroon’s Kribi terminal
INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services has signed the concession contract with the Port Autonome de Kribi for the development, operation and maintenance of the Kribi...
Solid trade results for Port of Mackay (with video)
TRANSPORT minister Mark Bailey made the announcement that the Port of Mackay has recorded 3.17 million throughput tonnes in 2019-20, supporting jobs and industry in the region....
Shipping players join forces to advance decarbonisation
MARITIME Industry Australia and the LNG Marine Fuel Institute have joined forces to advance discussions on decarbonisation solutions, which will kick off with a series of webinars...
Gangway aims to bring about safety improvements
A GANGWAY design developed by Gladstone Ports Corporation is set to be adopted at other ports across Australia, to improve their safety and wharf operations. The marine equipment...
Botany’s container numbers continue surge
PORT Botany saw a busy month in June with container throughput increasing from the previous month as well as the same period last year. Total container trade through Port Botany...
Container trade at Fremantle bounces back
CONTAINER throughput at the Port of Fremantle bounced back in June after four months of continuous decline, according to the latest trade statistics available from Fremantle...
VICT waterfront workers reject EA proposal
WHARFIES at Victoria International Container Terminal have voted to reject an enterprise agreement proposed by the company. While the numbers have not been publicly released, the...
GAC acquires container logistics business
GAC has further strengthened ties with Belgium-based logistics services provider Ahlers with a memorandum of understanding to acquire the container logistics business unit of its...
AMSA announces box ship blitz
A CAMPAIGN targeting container securing arrangements on ships visiting Australian ports have been launched by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. This follows high profile...
Logistics companies team up to increase freight volumes to Port of Melbourne
A COLLABORATION aimed at opening up rail freight access to the Port of Melbourne for 300,000 tonnes of freight annually has been announced by logistics companies SCT Group and...
Melbourne container trade hits 2020 high in June
PORT of Melbourne container throughput was one of the largest of the past 12 months, trailing only October and November 2019. According to the latest available trade statistics...
Kuehne+Nagel reports market share growth during pandemic
LOGISTICS giant Kuehne+Nagel has highlighted “market share gains” as evidence of success in beating off the worst effects of global pandemic. The company, which reports its...
Cargotec claims “solid performance” for 2020 first half year
LOGISTICS technology company Cargotec has claimed a “solid performance” in the first half year of the 2020 calendar year. Listed highlights were total liquidity at EUR 970m...
