Grains conference goes virtual
‘RESILIENCE and reinvention’ is the theme of this year’s Australian Grains Industry Conference, an event usually held in Melbourne but this year to be conducted in online format....
Green berthing area at major port
THE Port of Hamburg is the second major port to opt for sustainable mooring solutions development by Straatman BV. Solar panels provide power to quick-release mooring hook units...
Methanol Institute joins marine fuel study
THE Methanol Institute has joined a study led by the China Waterborne Transportation Research Institute, part of the Chinese Ministry of Transport, considering the use of methanol...
Pandemic boosts biosecurity efforts in Torres Strait
THE COVID-19 pandemic has unexpectedly boosted efforts to improve response capacity and capability in the Torres Strait region to keep Australia’s mainland free of exotic fruit...
“Black list” for exporters suspected of endangered species trafficking
A BLACK list of exporters suspected to be involved in illicit trafficking of fauna and flora is to be established by shipping and logistics giant CMA CGM. The list is one of the...
Reliquefaction system has environmental benefits for LNG market
TECHNOLOGY group Wärtsilä has released a new system to reliquefy boil-off gas (BOG) onboard gas carriers and LNG bunker vessels, and keep the cargo cool under all operating...
Toy manufacturer signs up to logistic company’s zero carbon program
GERMAN toy manufacturer Schleich GmbH, a leading international provider of realistic animal figures, has decided to neutralise its entire sea freight CO2 footprint with the help...
Coalition for energy transition in transport and logistics
SEVERAL major players in the transport and logistics sector have created a coalition to push the development of energy and technology to address challenges posed by sustainable...
Operation whale watch underway
PORT Authority of New South Wales is to help lead the annual operation to keep curious whales safe when they enter busy Sydney Harbour. Up to 40,000 humpback whales are estimated...
Call for nominations ahead of 25th Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry awards
THE call is out for nominations ahead of the 25th annual Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards on 12 November. The event is to be held at the swanky Four Seasons Hotel in...
Tough road ahead for forestry and wood processing sectors
ACCORDING to a report from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics, an easing in residential construction and increased export uncertainty loom as major...
COVID-19 transport industry optimism continues to improve
A SURVEY conducted first in April and then again in June, has shown that the transport and waste and recycling sectors are still positive about their prospects of recovering from...
Fighting ocean plastic pollution with electric clean-up boats
OPERATOR of specialised clean-up boats, Water Witch, has confirmed that it is now using Torqeedo electric power on its range of litter collection craft and pontoon workboats....
Fully integrated propulsion system for cargo ship
MAURITIUS Shipping Corporation is replacing its multi-purpose cargo vessel servicing the Republic of Mauritius and the islands of Reunion, Agalega and Rodriquez. It has...
Environmental and marine focus for insurance lawyers
IN response to market concerns, the Forum of Insurance Lawyers has launched two new sector focus teams to address some of the global issues plaguing the marine and environmental...
