Scrap metal recycling bolsters PBPL’s zero waste efforts
THE team at Port of Brisbane’s Operations Base has boosted its waste reduction efforts by saving more than 16 tonnes of scrap metal from being sent to landfill this financial year...
Australia’s GEV to develop green hydrogen projects
AUSTRALIA-based Global Energy Ventures has announced it has entered into a memorandum of understanding with German company ILF Beratend Ingenieure to identify and develop green...
Korean consortium to explore green ammonia supply chain
OCEAN carrier HMM has signed a memorandum of understanding with LOTTE Fine Chemical, Lotte Global Logistics, POSCO, Korean Register, and Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering...
Weipa dredging done for the year
NORTH Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation has completed maintenance dredging at the Port of Weipa for another year. NQBP CEO Nicolas Fertin said the dredge vessel TSHD Brisbane has...
Government releases biosecurity roadmap
THE Commonwealth Biosecurity 2030 plan was released on 26 May, outlining the Australian government’s roadmap to build a stronger, smarter biosecurity system through to 2030....
The push to decarbonise continues for majors
SPEAKING on a panel at the Port of Houston’s Global Freight Summit on 19 May, Maersk North America managing director Narin Phol shared the company’s timeline, strategy and plans...
GPC’s community parklands shortlisted for award
GLADSTONE Ports Corporation has announced it has been shortlisted as a finalist for the International Association of Ports and Harbours sustainability awards for its community...
Shipping association meeting focuses on plight of seafarers
AT the 18 May annual general meeting of the Asian Shipowners’ Association, delegates discussed the continuing difficulties of crew changes for seafarers due to the pandemic....
Wind-assisted LNG-electric concept ship gets approval
AN innovative 2500 TEU concept container vessel, Trade Wings 2500, has received approval in principle from testing and certification company Bureau Veritas. Trade Wings 2500,...
Port Bonython progresses hydrogen plans
THE South Australian government is seeking expressions of interest to develop land near Whyalla at Port Bonython in the Upper Spencer Gulf. The site features more than 2000...
IMO meeting to focus on containers lost at sea
THE upcoming meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety Committee (5-14 May 2021) will focus on containers lost at sea. Over the course of three months...
Government investment welcomed in Central Queensland
AS part of the Australian government’s $100m Regional Recovery Partnerships program, to be delivered over two years, it has announced funding of $10m for the Gladstone region. The...
Port of Newcastle’s landmark loan with ESG in mind
NATIONAL Australia Bank has led the development of a landmark loan for Port of Newcastle that aligns financing for Australia’s largest east coast seaport with long-term...
Budget to bring boost for biosecurity
IN a pre-budget announcement, the federal government said it was providing a new $371-million biosecurity package that “strengthens Australia’s ability to keep out exotic pests...
ONE conducts second trial for biofuel
OCEAN Network Express has carried out a second trial of what it says is sustainable marine biofuel. The trial took place onboard MOL Experience, which was refuelled with the...
