Ammonia powered bulk carriers arrive
PERDAMAN founder Vikas Rambal says the arrival of ammonia‑powered bulk carriers in Australian waters is no surprise, arguing major miners, particularly Fortescue, have already...
WSC launches digital Whale Chart to support safer shipping routes
THE WORLD Shipping Council has launched a new digital version of its global Whale Chart, making international whale‑protection measures easier for mariners and ship operators to...
CMA CGM selects Wärtsilä engines for lower-emission operations
TECHNOLOGY group Wärtsilä is to supply 36 Wärtsilä 34DF dual fuel engines for 12 new 18,000 TEU container vessels being built for CMA CGM at the Jiangnan Shipyard in China. The...
New Zealand fast-tracks drydock plan
THE PLAN to build a new drydock in New Zealand has advanced quickly, with its fast-track application accepted as complete by the Environmental Protection Authority. Regional...
Ports praised for GRESB sustainability efforts
KEY Australian ports in Victoria and New South Wales have been praised for their efforts towards sustainability, as part of the 2026 GRESB Infrastructure Asset Assessment....
DAFF suspends Wallenius Wilhelmsen as offshore treatment provider
THE Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has suspended Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics NV (WWL) as an approved offshore biosecurity treatment provider, citing...
Favourable winds and tide assist Brisbane oil spill response
FAVOURABLE wind, sun and tidal conditions have helped those tasked with responding to the Port of Brisbane fuel oil spill. Maritime Safety Queensland is continuing to lead “a...
Authorities move to clean up Brisbane oil spill
MARITIME Safety Queensland says it is leading “a coordinated response” to an oil fuel spill involving the container ship Sofrana Surville (IMO 9408372) at the Port of Brisbane,...
NH3 warns Australia risks “missing the moment”
NH3 CLEAN Energy chairman Charles Whitfield says Australia is in danger of “losing out” on the emerging market for low‑carbon maritime fuels, arguing the federal government’s...
Diversify energy to ensure resilience, Jens Meier says
DIVERSIFYING the international energy system is critical to ensure resilience from geopolitical shocks, International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) president and Hamburg...
Summit highlights freight decarbonisation momentum
PRACTICAL realities of freight decarbonisation were explored at the VTA Alternative Fuel Summit 2026 in Melbourne this week, focusing on the technologies, fuels and infrastructure...
Warning on Australia’s maritime decarbonisation push
AUSTRALIA’S new Maritime Emissions Reduction National Action Plan (MERNAP) has positioned the country as an early mover on maritime decarbonisation, but industry experts say the...
AAL gets more miles to the gallon
SINGAPORE-headquartered AAL Shipping has reported a 19% improvement in its fleet-wide Energy Efficiency Operational Indicator (EEOI) since 2023. The heavylift, project and...
Port of Hastings releases development strategy
THE PORT of Hastings Corporation has released its Port Development Strategy 2055 (PDS 2055), described as “a comprehensive strategic document” to ensure the port remains a vital,...
$137m electric truck charging network for WA freight corridor
A HEAVY vehicle electric charging hub from Perth to Bunbury in Western Australia’s south-west is being heralded as one of the most significant steps toward electrifying WA’s heavy...
