Port of Newcastle achieves top GRESB ranking in Oceania
PORT of Newcastle has been awarded first place in its sector in Oceania and second place globally by GRESB, the world’s leading environmental, social and governance benchmark. The...
Port of Brisbane gets 5-star rating in global sustainability assessment
PORT of Brisbane received a 5-star GRESB rating for the second year running. GRESB is a globally recognised assessment that evaluates ESG performance and sustainability best...
Nor-Shipping says the race is on to reach zero emissions
THE organisers of Nor-Shipping, an industry exhibition and conference event taking place from 10-13 January 2022 are expecting a “fundamental shift” in industry focus post-COP26....
GeelongPort gets green recognition
GEELONGPORT has been recognised globally for its environment, social and governance work with a five-star rating in the 2021 GRESB Infrastructure Assessment. The GRESB Assessments...
Maersk invests in green fuels start-up
MAERSK Growth, the corporate venture arm of A.P. Moller - Maersk, has invested in Vertoro – a Dutch start-up focused on developing liquid lignin technology that can be used as a...
Swire joins zero-carbon shipping body
THE parent company of the Swire Group has partnered with the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, for a long-term strategic collaboration around the development...
NSW government recognises Port of Newcastle’s environmental practices
SUSTAINABILITY Advantage, an NSW government program, has commended the Port of Newcastle on its commitment to improving environmental practices. The program, run by the NSW...
Australia-Pacific co-operation to grow agricultural trade in the region
THE Australian government is partnering with Pacific neighbours, and with a leading international development organisation – DT Global – to grow agricultural trade with Pacific...
Pandemic exposes efficiency gap between container ports
CONGESTION continues to plague global container ports with little sign of abating. Delays continue to negatively impact global supply chains, causing frustration for shippers and...
Export class green hydrogen and ammonia development at Gladstone
HYDROGEN Utility (H2U) along with industry leaders and key stakeholders including Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC), will discuss the future of hydrogen at the Gladstone...
Highlights of the Port of Brisbane’s sustainability report
THE Port of Brisbane (PBPL) has released it’s 2020/21 Sustainability Report, outlining its progress on actions and initiatives during the year. Interim CEO and CFO, Neil Stephens,...
ICS calls for a net zero-target date of 2050
THE International Chamber of Shipping has submitted plans to the International Maritime Organization for urgent measures that governments must take to help the ocean shipping...
Bundaberg Port's green plan for new facility
ALMOST 100% of materials from maintenance works at Gladstone Ports Corporation’s (GPC) Bundaberg Port, has been recycled to make way for future trade opportunities in the region....
Ship anchor possible cause of California oil spill
A LARGE oil spill off the southern California coast, first reported on 2 October, has left fish dead, birds mired in petroleum and wetlands contaminated, in what local officials...
The wreck of the Rena 10 years on
IT has been 10 years since the grounding of the Liberian-flagged MV Rena on Astrolabe Reef off the New Zealand Bay of Plenty coast. When the vessel ran aground on 5 October 2011,...
