Zero-emission shipping viable through a mix of policy measures: report
A NEW report titled Closing the Gap suggests a combination of policy measures can help close the competitiveness gap between fossil fuels and zero-emission alternatives in...
Why the “great supply chain disruption” will continue in 2022
THE highly synchronised global supply chain system developed over the past 30 years is under strain like never before and resolving the disruption will be less a “sprint” and more...
Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal to increase access charges
FLINDERS Adelaide Container Terminal is increasing its terminal access charge from 1 April 2022. From that date, a TAC of $79.50 (excluding GST) will be applied to full export...
Record loadings on Swire Shipping FDF service
SWIRE Shipping has reported that the fixed day fortnightly (FDF) offering on its South East Asia service has resulted in record loadings on both northbound and southbound routes....
Zim’s new chartering agreement for LNG dual-fuel container vessels
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has announced a new eight-year charter agreement with a shipping company that is affiliated with Kenon Holdings, to charter three 7000 TEU...
VICT introduces temporary COVID tariff
VICTORIA International Container Terminal announced on 17 January that customers will be charged a COVID recovery tariff from 1 February 2022. Referred to as a “temporary” fee,...
Shipping and renewable energy bodies join forces on fuels
THE International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), representing more than 80% of world’s merchant fleet, has signed a partnership agreement with the International Renewable Energy...
Report says shipping carbon price loopholes let emissions off the hook
A NEW study from not-for-profit group Transport & Environment, shows that more than 25 million tonnes of CO2 – equivalent to the total CO2 emissions of Denmark – are exempt from...
Port operator handles record container numbers in 2021
WITH a definitive increase on the previous year, Singapore’s port operator PSA has recorded container throughput of 91.5 million TEU at its 50 locations globally from...
Road transport and imports up for Wiseway in Q2
AUSTRALIAN-listed logistics provider, Wiseway Group, announced its trading update for the three months up to 31 December 2021 (Q2 FY22). Highlights included revenue growth of 19%...
Patrick takes long-awaited delivery of new AutoStrads
PATRICK’S terminal in Brisbane has taken delivery of five new Kalmar automated straddle carriers with a further seven now en-route to Sydney. Last weekend, the equipment was...
60 containers overboard in Madrid Bridge incident, more damaged
MADRID Bridge lost an estimated 60 containers overboard, with 70 damaged during an incident in the North Atlantic on 7 January. According to a customer advisor from vessel...
ICS and IMPA shipping guidance can help curb pilot transfer fatalities
A NEW international guide provides updated advice on embarkation arrangements for marine pilots in response to industry concerns over the safety. The Shipping Industry Guidance on...
Drewry’s container index increases slightly on last week
DREWRY’S composite World Container Index increased 1.4$ to US$9544.66 per 40-foot container this week. While the composite index increased by 1.4% this week, it remains 82% higher...
MUA calls on National Cabinet to intervene in its dispute with Patrick
THE MARITIME Union of Australia has called on National Cabinet, which is meeting today (13 January) to intervene and halt Patrick seeking to terminate its enterprise agreement at...
