ANL unveils first reconciliation action plan
ANL has launched its first reconciliation action plan, outlining its vision to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Reconciliation action plans (RAP) are...
PIL completes milestone digital marine fuels deal
PACIFIC International Lines has completed its first digital marine fuels deal outside of Singapore through the Singapore Trade Data Exchange (SGTraDex). The bunkering operation on...
Austal posts revenue growth and earnings loss
AUSTAL has posted revenue growth for the first half of the 2023 financial year, but a “disappointing” earnings loss. The Australian shipbuilder’s revenue increased by 7% in the...
NSW government approves Inland Rail projects
TWO Inland Rail projects approved by the New South Wales government have now been referred to the federal government. The Australian Rail Track Corporation said the NSW government...
Baltic Exchange weekly market report
THE BALTIC Dry Index last week posted a turnaround from its months-long freefall. The index inched upward throughout last week to hit 883 on Friday. This was 64% above the end of...
AMSA to host Pacific maritime community events in Cairns
THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority is gearing up to host the ninth Pacific Search and Rescue workshop and third Pacific Women in Maritime Association conference. AMSA...
Partnership renewed for GMDSS communications in Australia
MARITIME safety systems provider Kordia announced it would continue delivering the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System radio services in Australia for the Australian...
K&S reports big increase in 1H profits, warns of clouds on the horizon
ASX-listed logistics firm K&S Corporation announced its underlying profits before tax for the first half of the 2023 financial increased 105.5% (over 1H FY22) to $24.1 million. In...
Qube revenue climbs 23%
QUBE has reported strong growth for the first half of the 2023 financial year, but earnings dropped in its Ports & Bulk division. The logistics giant posted an underlying revenue...
Drilling in Tasmanian port to guide future investment
AN INVESTIGATIVE drilling program has begun at Tasmania’s Port of Burnie. TasPorts believes the 12-week program will provide insight into the underlying geological conditions in...
AMSA detains Hoegh Trooper after Melbourne fire
THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority has detained Hoegh Trooper, which caught fire at Port of Melbourne on the weekend. Norwegian-flagged ro-ro carrier Hoegh Trooper...
NSW Ports unveils offshore wind port facility plans
NSW PORTS unveiled concept plans for a port facility in Port Kembla’s Outer Harbour to support offshore wind projects. Announced on Wednesday (22 February), the plans illustrate...
Sustainable biofuels supply chain trial complete
THE Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation has completed trialling two supply chains of biofuel blends sourced from different origins. According to a statement from the GCMD,...
Linx investigates worker's "narrow escape" from burning ship
LINX Cargo Care Group is investigating union claims that a stevedore worker was left on board a ship in Port of Melbourne after a fire broke out on board. According to the...
Port Hedland capacity expansion project underway
THE FEDERAL government is investing $565 million for common user port upgrades in the Pilbara. The government said the investment would help expand the export and import capacity...
