MtS Melbourne lunching in the Paddy Field
THE MISSION to Seafarers in Melbourne is holding its inaugural Seafarer Session on 28 May, the first in what will be a series of periodic lunches, featuring guest speakers and...
Freight costs and port charges take centre stage in Hobart
THE TASMANIAN Freight & Logistics Forum, held last week in Hobart, brought together delegates from across the state’s supply chain, with cost pressures a consistent theme across...
Senator Tyrrell calls for changes to “broken” TFES
INDEPENDENT Senator for Tasmania Tammy Tyrrell has described the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES) as “broken” and “no longer fit for purpose". Senator Tyrrell, who...
Minister voices fuel concerns at freight forum
SOARING fuel costs and challenges surrounding the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES) have been highlighted at a public forum in Hobart. Tasmanian infrastructure and...
Electric trucks gain momentum as freight SMEs seek funding
CONTAINER transport operators have gathered at Yarraville, Melbourne, for a practical workshop on applying for government funding towards fleet decarbonisation. The Victorian...
Bass Strait high on the agenda at Tassie shippers forum
BASS Strait shipping as well as broader export topics will be on the agenda at the upcoming Tasmanian Freight & Logistics Forum in Hobart. To be held at the University of Tasmania...
VTA highlights fuel costs for transport operators
FUEL volatility remains the most immediate and destabilising challenge for transport businesses, Victorian Transport Association chief executive Peter Anderson says. The VTA has...
Fund to hasten industry decarbonisation, minister says
AN $8 million Freight Decarbonisation Co-investment Fund will support the move towards a cleaner Victorian transport sector, state ports and freight minister Melissa Horne says....
ASCLA lunch highlights diversity in logistics
SUPPLY chain and logistics professionals were encouraged to rethink how the industry is described, to better reflect its openness to diversity. Speaking at the ASCLA International...
A special surprise at this year’s ASCLA IWD event in Sydney
PARLIAMENT House in Sydney will play host this year to the Australian Supply Chain and Logistics Association (ASCLA) International Women’s Day Event on Friday 6 March. ASCLA...
Exclusive: Flinders Port Holdings announces major funding for Mission to Seafarers
SUPPORTING delivery of practical and holistic welfare services for seafarers across South Australia and beyond is the objective of funding announced by Flinders Port Holdings...
Mariners prioritise internet and shore leave, survey reveals
A SURVEY of seafarers visiting Australian ports has found mariners prioritise internet connectivity and shore leave among their requirements. AMSA manager, vessel operations...
Abandonment ‘cancer of the maritime industry’, conference hears
A SIGNIFICANT number of “bad actors” in the global maritime sector is a key factor in the high number of seafarer abandonments, ITF Australia coordinator Ian Bray says. Mr Bray,...
Change the game with seafarer support, PPA boss says
PILBARA Ports chief executive Sam McSkimming says there is a need to “change the game” when providing support services to visiting seafarers. Addressing the Wellbeing at Sea...
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Mariners ought not carry the weight of a changing industry, AMSA CEO says
WELLBEING of mariners in Australia and overseas is a shared responsibility, Australian Maritime Safety Authority chief executive Kaylene Dale says. Speaking at the Wellbeing at...
