Program at WA port aims to diversify pilotage talent pool
A NEW employment program and simulation facility at the port of Port Hedland are aiming to provide more opportunities for women and the younger generation entering pilotage....
Kuehne+Nagel sees volume trend reverse in Sea Logistics
KUEHNE+NAGEL has reported a return to volume growth in its Sea Logistics business unit in the third quarter of 2023. EBIT in Sea Logistics amounted to CHF 875 million (about $1.5...
DSV profit drops in first nine months of 2023
DANISH logistics giant DSV has reported a 15.1% decrease in gross profit and a 30.6% drop in EBIT in the first nine months of 2023. The company said the results were expected,...
Crowley moves to launch LNG bunkering on Pacific side of Panama Canal
SHIPPING and energy logistics company Crowley said it is proceeding with plans to launch LNG bunkering on the Pacific side of the Panama Canal. Crowley would provide LNG bunkering...
DAFF commences review of Wheat Port Code
THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has commenced a review of the Wheat Port Code of Conduct and has invited stakeholders to have their say. The Wheat Port Code...
AMSA says it is not planning to take over AtoN maintenance after contract ends
THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority is not planning to take over the maintenance of the national network of maritime aids to navigation after the current maintenance contract...
ONE trials electric bunker delivery note
OCEAN Network Express and Shell have trialled an electric bunker delivery note (e-BDN) with support from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. The e-BDN trial was...
Stonepeak to acquire container lessor for US$7 billion
INVESTMENT firm Stonepeak – which owns 70% of GeelongPort – is to acquire intermodal container lessor Textainer in a transaction valued at US$7.4 billion. Textainer announced over...
Spirit of Tasmania marks one year calling Geelong
GEELONGPORT on Monday 23 October celebrated the first anniversary of Spirit of Tasmania’s arrival at the port. Spirit of Tasmania moved to Geelong one year ago after being based...
More industrial action at DP World
THE MARITIME Union of Australia has announced a new batch of protected industrial action at DP World’s Australia terminals, and the company, in a statement, has called on the...
Operational efficiency key to decreasing emissions: GMF
INTERNATIONAL shipping decarbonisation advocacy group Global Maritime Forum has identified five key areas of cation to improve the operational efficiency of vessels. The...
TAIC identifies major safety issues in NZ stevedoring sector
THE NEW Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission has identified major safety issues that it said require the immediate attention of the NZ stevedoring sector. The...
Classification society issues AIP for hydrogen-fuelled vessel
JAPANESE classification society ClassNK has issued an approval in principle for a parcel layout concept for a hydrogen-fuelled multi-purpose vessel. The concept was developed by...
Kalgin to open Port Moresby office
KALGIN Global Logistics is opening a new office in Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea. Kalgin Global Logistics in PNG. Image: Kalgin Global Logistics Kalgin has been operating for...
DSV leadership change in the offing
AFTER 16 years in charge of Danish global logistics behemoth DSV, CEO Jens Bjørn Andersen is to step down in the next 11 months. In his place, DSV group chief operating officer...
