Week of stoppages at DPWA terminals
DPWA terminals across Australia are being hit with stoppages this week, as part of protected action by the Maritime Union division of the CFMMEU. The union and the company are...
Call for nominations ahead of 24th Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards
THE call is out for nominations ahead of the 24th annual Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards on 14 November. The event is to be held at Plaza Ballroom, 191 Collins...
Increased productivity needed, as transport costs rise
RISING costs for transport operators need to be offset by greater productivity and efficiency at wharves and empty container depots, Container Transport Alliance director Neil...
VICT owner reports improvements at Manila operation
EFFORTS to fast-track the movement of overstaying import containers from port of Manila have resulted in the utilisation rate dropping below 58% at Manila International Container...
CMA CGM recognised at Seatrade awards
CMA CGM has won the category of Best Ship Owner/Operator at the Seatrade Maritime Awards Asia event held last week in Hong Kong. The shipping line said the award was recognition...
Report examines semi and fully automated ports
A NEW report from international ratings' agency Moody's says automated terminals have 40% to 70% lower labour requirements, but credit risks remain with concerns over capital...
Artificial intelligence to create port jobs: analyst
GLOBAL trends towards the use of artificial intelligence are likely to generate jobs in the ports sphere, a conference in Townsville has heard. Peter Creeden, director of MPC...
Qube makes play for Chalmers
QUBE has announced a takeover bid for fellow logistics business, Chalmers Limited, a move already supported publicly by the latter’s chairman. The proposal values Chalmers shares...
Prepare for change in pilot transfers, expert says
LEGISLATIVE change can be expected to impact transfer procedures for pilots boarding big ships, an industry analyst believes. Ian Vanderbeek from Aviator Group said suggested...
Container trial sowing seeds for the future of refrigerated exports
A REFRIGERATED sea container trial with specialty melons will run for three weeks at the Port of Townsville. It will provide primary information on optimal harvest time and shelf...
Maersk Spot aims to simplify buying process
INTERNATIONAL shipping giant Maersk has announced a new product called Maersk Spot, an online concept aimed at breaking the cycle of overbookings. According to Maersk, the new...
Port of Newcastle goes to the bush
PARTS of western and north-western New South Wales would stand to make substantial savings by moving their shipping containers via a future Newcastle container terminal, a...
MSC recognised at awards
MEDITERRANEAN Shipping Company has been announced as ‘Sea Freight Operator of the Year’ at the FTA Multimodal Awards 2019 in Birmingham, UK. The awards, held every year, recognise...
Maersk announces “carbon-neutral” transport trial
SHIPPING giant Maersk has announced it is beginning trials of a “carbon neutral” fuel, said to be the first of its kind in the industry. The fuel is being piloted with select...
Minister seeks “Holy Grail” of freight on rail
VICTORIAN ports and freight minister Melissa Horne says the Mode Shift Incentive Scheme is critical in getting more containers off roads and onto rail near the Port of Melbourne....
