Australian exports to capture greater value
THE CSIRO has launched its Trusted Agrifoods Export Mission, to support the industry’s goal of reaching $100 billion in farm-gate value by 2030. Agriculture minister David...
Mizzen selected as a Smart Port Challenge 2021 finalist
AUSTRALIAN logistics technology company Mizzen Group has announced it is a finalist in the PIER71TM’s Smart Port Challenge 2021. The annual Singapore-based Smart Port Challenge...
Australian pilot receives IMO commendation for exceptional bravery at sea
IN December 2020, Australian marine pilot Captain Ritesh Bhamaria was piloting oil tanker MT Godam through the Torres Strait in adverse weather conditions when he and the vessel...
Drewry’s world container index update
MARITIME research consultancy Drewry’s composite World Container index increased 2.9% or $291 this week, and also, remains 323% higher than a year ago. This is the 22nd...
Maersk makes another move into e-commerce
SHIPPING company Maersk has announced the acquisition of HUUB, a Portuguese cloud-based logistics start-up, specialised in technology solutions for B2C warehousing for the fashion...
NTSB determines inaccurate stability calculations caused Golden Ray to capsize
INACCURATE stability calculations caused the capsizing of vehicle carrier Golden Ray in September 2019 that resulted in US$200 million worth of damages, the US National...
Wesfarmers includes seafarer rights in slavery statement
NON-PROFIT group Human Rights at Sea (HRAS) has worked with one of Australia’s largest listed companies, Wesfarmers, to improve contractual safeguards within head agreements with...
Windward launches data for decarbonisation program
WINDWARD, the predictive intelligence company applying AI to transform global maritime trade, announced the launch of its Data for Decarbonisation Program (D4D). The program is a...
Joint initiative to tackle safety of dangerous goods transport
CONTAINER ship fires and explosions in port storage facilities continue to be the result of poorly packed and misdeclared hazardous materials as they move through the global...
Value of agri sector tipped to reach $73 billion
THE latest report from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE) shows that the agri-sector is expected to smash production value records in 2021-22...
DNV tracks shipping’s “rapid transition”
CLASSIFICATION society DNV’s latest report, Maritime Forecast to 2050, presents its new carbon risk framework enabling detailed assessments of fuel flexibility and “fuel ready”...
UK Chamber of Shipping calls for ambitious zero-emissions target
THE UK shipping industry has agreed that the international shipping sector must pursue a net-zero carbon emissions target by 2050. International regulations require the global...
Throughput figures down at Pilbara ports in August
PILBARA Ports Authority has delivered a total monthly throughput of 59.9 million tonnes for August 2021, which was down 1% on the previous corresponding period. The Port of Port...
Hapag-Lloyd introduces worldwide electronic Bills of Lading
SHIPPING line Hapag-Lloyd now offers its customers the use of electronic Bills of Lading. In co-operation with WAVE BL, a digital platform for supply chain partners, customers can...
CMA CGM to stop spot rate increases until February
FRENCH ocean carrier CMA CGM is freezing all spot-rate increases until February 1. In a statement, the company said the measure, effective immediately, is to prioritise CMA CGM’s...
