Retrofits can improve live-feed visibility of cranes
KONECRANES Port Solutions is seeking to change the world of container handling by giving container terminal operators the ability to retrofit powerful intelligence on existing...
Leadership changes at SCT
INTEGRATED rail and logistics provider, SCT Logistics, has announced its owner and founder, Peter Smith is stepping down as chairman and will remain on the board as a...
Townsville welcomes easing of berthing restrictions
PORT of Townsville has welcomed an easing of berthing and cargo unloading restrictions. According to Maritime Safety Queensland general manager Angus Mitchell, from Friday morning...
Melbourne rail project crucial post-pandemic, says Brendan Bourke
A RAIL solution for the Port of Melbourne will be crucial as Victoria recovers from COVID-19, chief executive Brendan Bourke says. Mr Bourke was commenting following confirmation...
“Priority” status for Port Botany rail duplication
THE Port Botany Rail Line Duplication and Cabramatta Passing Loop have been deemed a “priority project” by Infrastructure Australia, a move welcomed by the Australian government....
Chorus of ship horns on International Workers’ Day
INTERNATIONAL Workers’ Day will be marked by the sound of ship horns at 1200 hours on Friday in solidarity with seafarers. Port of Newcastle’s David Allan dredger will sound its...
Staff changes at VICT as pandemic bites
VICTORIA International Container Terminal has announced a series of changes to its business in light of “challenging business prospects” for the 2020 third quarter. Roles that...
Flag state cooperation urged over crew changes
FURTHER efforts have been urged to recognise seafarers as ‘key workers’ and allow for crew exchanges at important international ports during the pandemic. The Liberian Registry,...
Qube announces trading halt
STOCKS of Qube Holdings have been placed in a trading halt at the request of QUB, pending its releasing of an announcement regarding a capital raising. “Unless ASX decides...
K-Line signs up to global “good citizen” compact
KAWASAKI Kisen Kaisha (K-Line) has announced it has signed onto the UN Global Compact, whereby companies and organisations agree to act as “good corporate citizens”. The Compact...
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Box ship grounds off Houston
BOX ship CMA CGM Dalila grounded this week apparently after it departed from the vessel channel approaching Houston Port, US. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UHQMtWOe-E CMA CGM...
Minister disappointed by higher stevedore fees
FREIGHT minister of Victoria Melissa Horne has expressed her disappointment at a recent rise in infrastructure surcharges by stevedore DP World Australia. Responding to an email...
Two charged following seizure of $80m shipment of liquid meth
DETECTIVES have charged two men as part of an investigation into the importation of more than $80m worth of liquid methylamphetamine hidden in water bottles. Acting on information...
Ag trades will continue despite pandemic, report claims
THE Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics has released a report on the impacts of COVID-19 on Australian agriculture, forestry and fisheries trade. ABARES...
Lack of safety systems contributed to South Channel incident
AUSTRALIAN Pilotage Group’s lack of systems for rounding Hovell Pile, combined with directions from the harbour master that “lacked clarity”, have been identified as factors in an...
