Opposition argues for cleaner fuel progress
SENATOR for Victoria and Opposition transport spokesperson Bridget McKenzie has called on the government to do more to bring about a clean and sustainable domestic fuel sector....
Government announces National Freight Strategy and Action Plan
PRODUCTIVITY, resilience, decarbonisation and data are the four priority areas of a refreshed National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy announced this week by the federal...
Pilbara iron briquettes get green tick of approval
A PROPOSAL to produce iron pellets and hot briquette iron for export in Western Australia’s Pilbara has been given the tick of approval by the state’s Environmental Protection...
OPINION: Green wave rising
AUSTRALIA has always depended on global shipping to keep our economy moving—mostly without thinking too much about the emissions involved. But that’s changing. The International...
Pilot plant launched for safe hydrogen transport
A PILOT plant that enables vessels to safely store and transport hydrogen has been launched in Western Australia. WA energy minister Amber-Jade Sanderson opened the Hydrilyte...
OPINION: Fuel intensity standards present an unrivalled opportunity for Australia
THE IMO’s April 2025 approval of global fuel intensity CO₂ standards signals a decisive shift in maritime decarbonisation. Like ships in the night, many may have missed it so to...
DHL Express and Cathay Group sign sustainable fuel deal
DHL Express and the Cathay Group have struck a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) agreement aimed at reinforcing a shared commitment to cutting greenhouse gas emissions in the air...
Call for offshore decommissioning hub in WA
UNIONS and environmental groups are calling for a decommissioning hub to be built in Western Australia to manage the state’s growing number of retired offshore oil and gas...
Grain exporter responds to EU regulations with biofuel voyages
GRAIN Co-Operative CBH has completed its first eight voyages to Europe using biofuel, in partnership with global shipping companies Norden and Oldendorff. The West Australian...
NOPSEMA tells Woodside to stop decommissioning work
WOODSIDE has been ordered to stop decommissioning work in two West Australian gas fields by the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA)...
Decarbonisation focus of Victorian freight plan
AN $8 million Freight Sector Innovation Fund, to to assist small and medium heavy vehicle operators trial and transition to low-emission equipment, is a centrepiece of the state...
Fremantle Ports leads national charge to reduce ship-generated waste
FREMANTLE Ports is leading the charge to tackle Australia’s poor record in recycling ship-generated waste. The move comes after senior environmental adviser Rebecca James returned...
Ports, maritime now in Scope 3 frame
DUTCH maritime technology and decarbonisation specialist PortXchange has drawn attention to a British court decision that will draw shipping and ports into liability for Scope 3...
Ports Australia nominated for sustainability awards
A GUIDANCE document to help Australian ports work their way through measuring and managing emissions has helped Ports Australia to a spot in the prestigious International...
ICS backs IMO Net-Zero but wants simplicity
THE INTERNATIONAL Chamber of Shipping has reinforced its support for the IMO’s landmark decarbonisation Net-Zero Framework, agreed in April, but wants simple, clearly-understood...
