Union raises questions over overseas workers
THE Maritime Union of Australia has issued a statement claiming the Federal government has granted foreign workers COVID exemptions to take coastal shipping jobs. The MUA said 58...
Mina Rashid bags prize for Middle East’s leading cruise port
DP World UAE region’s Mina Rashid has won the award for the Middle East’s leading cruise port for the 13th consecutive year at the World Travel Awards 2020. Considered as a...
SA furthers its ambition to create green hydrogen export industry
SOUTH Australia’s intention to create a green hydrogen export industry has taken a big step forward, with the launch of a $240m hydrogen project. This project would be the largest...
Melwyn Noronha new chief of Shipping Australia
AUSTRALIA’S peak shipping association has announced that deputy CEO Melwyn Noronha will step up to the role of CEO, effective 1 January 2021. He takes over the position from Rod...
Will COVID second wave flatten air cargo recovery?
THE global air cargo market maintained its slow, six-month road to recovery in October but the industry will be waiting cautiously to see if a sudden fall in demand in the last...
Weighing solution improves container handling safety
PATRICK Terminals has adopted an innovative weighing solution to drive better safety outcomes in the handling of containers. Mis-declared containers create potential safety risks...
AMSA orders cargo ship to repatriate seafarers
NINE Chinese and Filipino seafarers, some who have been onboard their Panama-flagged cargo ship Brio Faith for 20 months with no leave, will be reunited with their families after...
US election: too close to call
THE question of who will be the next President of the United States is yet to be decided, with votes still be counted in a number of key states including Georgia, North Carolina,...
ACCC can't be any clearer says CTAA
THE Container Transport Alliance Australia’s initial analysis of the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission’s report on container stevedoring says the report reinforces the...
Port of Brisbane gets a green boost
PORT of Brisbane (PBPL) has received a 5-star GRESB rating – a globally recognised assessment that evaluates environmental, social and governance performance and sustainability...
Economic stimulation the focus of RBA cash rate cut
THE Reserve Bank of Australia this week announced a cut in the cash rate target to 0.1%, part of an effort to contribute to economic recovery from global pandemic. In a statement,...
Fuel tank safety innovation recognised
HYUNDAI Heavy Industries says it has developed a digital health management system for safety and operational efficiency of LNG fuel tanks. The system is said to be an industry...
IMO secretary-general emeritus William A. O’Neil, remembered
SECRETARY-GENERAL of the International Maritime Organization Kitack Lim expressed his sincere condolences to the Canadian Government as well as William O’Neil’s remaining family,...
COVID pushes Australian businesses to diversify supply
MORE than one-third of Australian businesses across industries including healthcare, technology, retail, mining and energy, and construction are looking to onshore their...
Lloyd’s Register launches dedicated decarbonisation hub
LLOYD’s Register has launched a dedicated centre of excellence to accelerate the safe, sustainable and cost-effective decarbonisation of world shipping in support of delivering...
