OPINION: Cost recovery must match reform risk
ALIGNED to a key recommendation in the Freight and Trade Alliance submission to the Inspector-General of Biosecurity, the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources is...
THE GRILL: Evan Knapp
What is your current job and what does it entail? I’m executive officer of the South Australian Freight Council, the peak multimodal transport industry association in SA. My job...
WOMEN IN MARITIME: Profile - Natalie Godward
NATALIE Godward works from Eden on the beautiful south coast of New South Wales, a wonderful natural harbour and a developing cruise destination. She manages cruise visits into...
OPINION: Meeting the low sulphur fuel challenge
WHILE most tightening of ship emissions standards has occurred in the northern hemisphere, as urban encroachment in Australia continues, so will community pressure on authorities...
MARITIME LAW: Autonomous ships: 2019 update and the future
REGULATION of autonomous vessels and legislation dealing with their safety, manning and operation remain a particular challenge both nationally and internationally. The maritime...
Preparing for failure
IN THE past few months, we have seen general average declared on three vessels in the Asia Pacific region: APL Vancouver, Yantian Express and most recently the E.R. Kobe. When it...
OPINION: Technology key to evolution in logistics
IN AUSTRALIA and New Zealand, a limited manufacturing base means our business is unique. We are predominately driven by imports, yet we still face the same challenges as the rest...
TRADE LAW: An agenda for digital trade
TECHNOLOGY has contributed to improvements in trade and is seen as one means to facilitate improvements. For example, many parties are looking to blockchain as a means to enhance...
WOMEN IN MARITIME: Paving the way for gender equality
THERE is mixed news coming out of recent reports on the status of gender equality. The Maritime Industry Australia Seafaring Skills Census 2018 reported the overall percentage of...
THE GRILL: Tom Holyman
Tom Holyman shares his journey from shipping to Kalmar, his family's rich maritime history, and his passion for rugby refereeing in this insightful interview. How have you enjoyed...
TRADE LAW: Please sir, a dog ate my Brexit
THE TERM “Brexit” has well and truly entered into regular use and represents one of the top topics for news and current affairs at the moment. The world is transfixed by...
THE GRILL: Jason Varsamidis
What has changed in the industry since you started? I started my career at P&O in 1997, so I’ve been privileged to be part of the immense changes in our industry over the past 20...
IMO 2020 - Less than a year to go
THE WORLD'S shipping industry now has fewer than 12 months to take steps to ensure compliance with the IMO’s sulphur cap without further strangling their profit margins, with the...
THE GRILL: Sue Dight
Where did you grow up? I am a Melbourne girl who was born and raised in Noble Park. My memories are of a place where you could swim in the backyard and play rounds in the streets....
WOMEN IN MARITIME: Stacey Jackson, ocean sailor
ENCOURAGING stronger female representation in Australian sailing while also promoting health and sustainability was the aim of an all-female crew that sailed the yacht Wild Oats X...
