OPINION: Mission to zero - the advancing case for ferries
SHORT routes and regular port visits provide opportunities for shipboard stored energy technology, and it is the commercial case that is turning the tide for ferry owners towards...
PCTC concept vessel claims to slash emissions
SWEDISH company Wallenius Marine has unveiled the latest iteration of its sustainable pure car and truck carrier vessel the Oceanbird. The concept ship has the capacity to carry...
Supply chain investment required for battery metals sector to meet climate targets
THE battery raw materials supply chain requires increased investment during the next 10 years in order to meet climate targets, according to a new report from commercial...
Bilge rats go to work at Gladstone Marina
GLADSTONE Ports Corporation is contributing to keeping waterways clean at the Gladstone Marina, by offering more than 70 local boaties free, oil absorbent pillows to use in their...
Gladstone’s East Shores parkland gets royal nod
THE Governor of Queensland, the Honourable Paul de Jersey has given Gladstone Ports Corporation’s East Shores parklands the nod of approval after a royal tour on 8 September. The...
Arrow invests in biosecurity
PREPARING for new biosecurity challenges has been a focus for Melbourne logistics business Arrow Transport. The business recently employed former Price & Speed depot manager...
Works program to increase diversified cargo at Mackay
THE Queensland government has unveiled its latest capital program for the port of Mackay with $17m in infrastructure projects over the next 12 months. The projects include...
Memorandum signed in QLD for sustainable development
GLADSTONE Ports Corporation and CQUniversity have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together in becoming world leaders in research and operations. The memorandum was...
Seafarers recognised on Merchant Navy Day
THE significant and invaluable contribution merchant seafarers make to Australia’s economy and society, both during wartime and at peace, is being recognised today on Merchant...
BMSB season commences with bugs in the system
THE Freight & Trade Alliance has provided advice on an issue being experienced by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment as the brown marmorated stink bug season...
Gladstone dredging finished, Weipa beginning
HALL Contracting’s backhoe dredge Woomera has left Gladstone after the completion of the Ports Corporation’s Clinton Vessel Interaction Project. The dredge arrived in March, along...
Ground broken at Glebe Island multi-user facility
THE first sod has been turned at the new multi-user facility being developed by the Port Authority of New South Wales at Glebe Island. “This first sod turning marks an important...
DHL Express’ unveils new Sydney service centre
LOCATED within the Goodman Airgate Business Park in Mascot, DHL Express Australia’s new service centre is well positioned for access to Sydney Airport and key arterial...
Urgent actions to address invasive pest
THE Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment will commence the first phase of its plan to combat the khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) on 3 September. The Freight &...
K Line explores on-board carbon capture
A COAL carrier regularly engaged in Australian trades has been earmarked by operator K Line for trials of new on-board carbon capture technology. In collaboration with project...
