Second commercial-scale graphene coating trial
ADVANCED battery anode materials and graphene additives provider Talga Resources has announced the commencement of a new large-scale commercial trial of its Talcoat™ graphene...
Shipowner invests in ballast water treatment
NORWEGIAN shipowner Hordafor is investing in ballast water treatment in order to become more competitive and better cooperate with the local aquaculture and fisheries sectors....
More than 39 million illicit cigarettes seized in shipping container
THE Australian Border Force has reported seized more than 39m illicit cigarettes in one week in Melbourne. Assistant customs minister Jason Wood said the cigarettes were worth...
LNG proves compelling for VLCCs
SEA\LNG has released the results of its third investment study, which underlines liquefied natural gas as a compelling investment solution for very large crude carriers on the...
Gantries seek to meet higher lift demand
GLOBAL hydraulics business Enerpac is introducing to Australasia its new Super Lift hydraulic gantry models aimed at providing a higher lift capacity. The new SL100 and SL200...
VIDEO: Containership takes down crane
AN INCIDENT at the Port of Antwerp is sure to keep investigators busy for a while, with footage seemingly showing the container ship APL Mexico City striking the gantry of an STS...
Melbourne symposium discusses shipping trends
A CROSS-SECTION of industry and academia have gathered at RMIT University, for the Inaugural Symposium of Australian Maritime Logistics Research Network. The event, driven by...
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...
Beefing up trade opportunities
ENSURING Australian beef producers’ ongoing access to international markets is a key aim of $3.7m in government support for sustainable land management practices. Agriculture...
MSC announces investment in “low-carbon” future
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has announced further investment in low-carbon technology and new-build and retrofit programs to boost performance and reduce environmental...
ICTSI to boost container capacity in Africa
INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services, together with local partners, has initiated the second phase expansion of its Matadi Gateway Terminal, located 150km upstream on the...
MIAL congratulates AMSA and Australian government on IMO re-election
MARITIME Industry Australia has congratulated the Australian government and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority for Australia’s re-election to the IMO Council. Chief...
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...
VIDEO: Aurora Australis makes final journey south
IMPRESSIVE footage of the Australian icebreaker Aurora Australis has been made available online. Aurora Australis is on its last mission to the Antarctic before being replaced by...
CMA CGM calls for coalition for energy transition
COINCIDING with the French Maritime Economy Conference, Rodolphe Saadé, chairman and CEO of the CMA CGM Group, recommended that French President Emmanuel Macron initiate an...
