New app to help manage movement of maritime workers
FOLLOWING a successful three-month Beta test with 20 companies taking part, award-winning travel business TapTrip has announced that Vessul – a new service dedicated to, and built...
IAPH issues cyber guidelines for ports
THE International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) has announced the launch of the IAPH Cybersecurity Guidelines for Ports and Port Facilities. Written by foremost experts...
Tech solution supports marine manoeuvres in NSW
THE Port Authority of NSW announced it is rolling out Dynamic Under Keel Clearance (DUKC) technology at Port Botany, Newcastle and Port Kembla. Port Authority of NSW’s Sydney...
Unique Group and AMCS partner for USV Coxswain course
A PARTNERSHIP agreement between Unique Group and the Australian Maritime College (AMC) is the first step toward the development of an Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) Coxswain’s...
WiseTech Global reports huge revenue growth
WISETECH Global reported a total revenue of $507.5 million for the 2020-21 financial year – an increase of 18% on the previous year. Revenue from the company’s software platform,...
OSK Lines signs agreement to introduce robots
MITSUI OSK Lines (MOL) and MELTIN MMI have announced the signing of memorandum of understanding for installation of remote-control robots in ocean shipping operations, including...
Blockchain trial shows promising results for reducing transaction costs
THE Australian Border Force, IMDA Singapore and Singapore Customs, confirmed in statement that a trial has concluded using blockchain to issue and verify trade documents digitally...
Aussie software platform aims to boost supply-chain efficiency
AN Australian company has developed and implemented a web-based truck appointment and visibility system that aims to solve myriad problems at logistics facilities and boost...
Qatar Airways Cargo and WiseTech Global implement direct data connection
QATAR Airways Cargo and Australian logistics software developer WiseTech Global have begun a direct data connection between their global operating systems. According to the...
Government supports grains and avos on global stage
A NEW Grain Sustainability Certification Scheme will open new trade opportunities for Australia’s grain industry, made possible through a $97,500 grant from the Australian...
Larger vessels, congestion present risk-management challenges
SHIPPING losses and casualties are in decline, but increases in port congestion, the consequences of the crew-change crisis, piracy and cyber security present challenges,...
Inmarsat report questions fairness for seafarers
TECHNOLOGY company Inmarsat has produced a report that attempts to reconcile the changing role of the world’s 1.6 million seafarers with the current and future provision of...
Ports Australia supports NSW’s freight community system work
PORTS Australia has backed the work being done by Transport of NSW in developing a strategic business case for a Freight Community System and urges the federal government to take...
New tracking and insights tool for containers
A NEW digital tool from Windward, Container Insights, enables the identification, screening, and monitoring of any shipping container in real-time, including bill of lading (BOL)...
Connectivity crucial to seafarers’ future welfare
MOBILE satellite communications provider Inmarsat has sponsored a new report, exploring the future of seafaring to 2050. The report offers recommendations on how shipping,...
