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...
Teekay pushes ship recycling transparency
SPECIALIST shipping provider Teekay has moved to boost its credentials in the recycling sector, signing up to the Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative. SRTI is a platform that...
Port heavy hitters set to gather in Townsville
HEAVY hitters from across the ports and maritime sector are set to travel to Townsville for the inaugural business and operational ports conference. Organised by Ports Australia,...
SEA ASIA 2019 to discuss key issues facing maritime
SEA Asia 2019, a major maritime and offshore conference and exhibition in Singapore, is set to host more than 15,000 delegates from more than 80 countries and regions this 9 – 11...
Singapore maritime conference looks at future problems
More than 150 maritime industry professionals have flocked to Singapore for this week’s gathering of the Singapore branch of The Nautical Institute. The theme of the conference is...
Ideas sought in biosecurity battle
A CALL has gone out from the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources for innovative solutions to Australian biosecurity risks linked with hitchhiker pests and disease. Head...
Senate committee examines shipping policy
POLICIES, regulations and taxes affecting Australian shipping are coming under the microscope this week of a Senate committee. The Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport...
Queensland announces new freight plan
“A FRAMEWORK to support trucking, shipping, rail and air cargo” is how transport minister Mark Bailey has described the Queensland Freight Strategy. The document outlines a...
