Townsville channel upgrade provides experience for university students
A MAJOR infrastructure project at Port of Townsville has also provided valuable experience for three students from James Cook University. The three students recently completing...
Australian company pushes solution to maritime CO2 emissions
AN AUSTRALIAN company believes its technology may go a long way towards helping the global shipping industry cut CO2 emissions. The IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee has...
UTAS to lead grand “blue economy” initiative
TRANSFORMING Australia’s blue economy is the ambitious aim of a new offshore project to be led by the University of Tasmania. Billed as the “largest ever Cooperative Research...
Gladstone Ports' Indigenous program gets global recognition
Nominated in the 2019 IAPH World Ports Sustainability Awards, Gladstone Ports’ Indigenous Land Use Agreement has been selected as one of three nominees to be put forward for a...
Study makes the case for LNG as marine fuel
GREENHOUSE gas reductions of up to 21% are achievable by using LNG as marine fuel rather than current oil-based fuels, a new study reports. The Well-to-Wake study also maintains...
Ro-ro vessels to face heightened surveillance next BMSB season
HEIGHTENED surveillance of ro-ro ships is expected next summer under Department of Agriculture efforts to prevent a brown marmorated stink bug outbreak in Australia. The...
Who’s next to support green-recycling of ships, asks shipping body
JAPANESE ratification of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships has been applauded by the Asian Shipowners’ Association....
Carbon tax an “important step”, leading maritime figures say
A CARBON tax to reduce the shipping industry’s environmental impact has been endorsed by three senior international shipping figures. A.P Møller – Mærsk chief operating officer...
Grant aims to support port community sustainability
THE annual EcoPorts grants program, run by North Queensland Bulk Ports, is now inviting schools in port communities to apply. Applicants will vie for one of ten grants, each worth...
Electric vehicles on Toll’s Japanese fleet spark excitement
TOLL Group has announced it has taken possession of two new electric vehicles for its Japanese fleet, as part of its Toll Express Japan operation. Built by Daimler Trucks, the...
Gladstone pushes ahead with East Shores project
GLADSTONE Ports Corporation says it is progressing with its vision to extend community foreshore access by building the East Shores Stage 1B project. GPC acting chief executive...
New “green” gantries for Manila container terminal
Four new rubber-tyred gantries are set to add to Manila International Container Terminal’s fleet of container handling equipment, forming part of a 16-unit fleet. The fleet is to...
Expert panel set to cause a stink
STINKBUGS and emerging biosecurity reforms are to be discussed by an expert panel from across government and business in Sydney next week. Organised by the Freight and Trade...
Call out for biosecurity leaders
The Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has called for nominations for membership of a committee to advise the state government on biosecurity. Agriculture minister...
Debate rages on Kangaroo Island as port EIS document released
AN ENVIRONMENTAL Impact Statement into the proposed Smith Bay Kangaroo Island Seaport has been released by the South Australian government. The document, prepared by proponents...
