Liberian Registry introduces “simplified” vessel registration
THE Liberian Registry has announced its “Expedited Registration Process”, in an effort to further streamline the registration and re-registration of vessels. The new process cuts...
Successful trial of electric power in UK aircraft carrier
THE second of the United Kingdom’s Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers, HMS Prince of Wales, recently completed a successful sea trial in Scottish waters powered by GE’s...
SEKO Logistics acquires US-based Air-City
SEKO Logistics has acquired freight forwarder and cross-border ecommerce expert, Air-City Inc, based in New York. The investment represents the latest phase of SEKO’s program to...
WiseTech acquires Swiss logistics solutions provider
GLOBAL logistics solutions business, WiseTech Global, has announced the acquisition of SISA Studio Informatica SA, a customs and freight forwarding solutions provider in...
Tracking system to help ships steer clear of Reef
A NEW ship tracking system is set to steer ships safely along Queensland’s coast and ports. The system dubbed Vessel Traffic Services is expected to provide better safety for both...
WiseTech acquires South Korean customs solutions provider
WISETECH Gobal announced its acquisition of Ready Korea, a company that facilitates lodgement of electronic transactions to the Korean Customs Service, including customs brokerage...
IR Class and parts website sign agreement
UNDER a co-operation agreement, signed by the Indian Register of Shipping (IR Class) and ShipParts.com in Pudong Shanghai, IRClass will certify the Indian equipment suppliers and...
2019 Maritime Awards digital magazine now available
The 2019 DCN Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards digital magazine is now available! This is your complete digital round-up of all the award winners, highlights, festivities and...
Hong Kong ship manager adopts Wärtsilä digital solution
A SPECIAL technology solution will be rolled out to the Hong Kong-based ship manager Anglo-Eastern’s global fleet of more than 600 vessels, supporting full voyage planning and...
Minister announces digitalisation of ag exports
AUSTRALIAN agricultural and food producers will get an easier path into international markets with digitisation of export processes, agriculture minister Bridget McKenzie says....
2019 ALC Supply Chain Technology & Data Summit
A NUMBER of priority areas for “rapid action” have been identified in this week’s Australian Logistics Council 2019 Supply Chain Technology & Data Summit in Melbourne. Held on...
WiseTech “on track” for 2020 year guidance
TECH giant WiseTech maintains it is on track for its 2020 financial year guidance, following the company’s annual meeting this week. The company has just held its annual meeting...
Excellence celebrated at Australian Maritime and Shipping Industry Awards
AUSTRALIA’S annual awards night for the shipping and maritime logistics industries was held last night in Melbourne, where winners were awarded in 19 categories ranging from the...
Maersk to pilot a battery system to improve power production
A 600 kWh battery system is to be installed in a trial on board the Maersk Cape Town in December to improve vessel performance and reduce carbon emissions. “This trial will...
Image change for Australia freight company
AS PART of its evolution into a global freight forwarding and logistics organisation, Australian company Navia Freight has undertaken an image rebrand, changing its logo and...
