IMO 2020 preparations take box ships out of service
SCRUBBER retrofits took more than 30 container ships out of service in July, according to research company Alphaliner. This represents 350,000 TEU of capacity laid up to complete...
Australia recognises Timor-Leste maritime boundary
THE Australian Parliament has passed legislation that recognises the maritime boundary with Australia’s northern neighbour, Timor-Leste. The legislation ratified a treaty that...
Cruise ship rescues stranded sailors
AUSTRALIA-based Sea Princess rescued three seafarers who had taken to a life raft after their ship sank in the South Caribbean Sea. The Marine Rescue Coordination Centre in...
Tariffs and Brexit a threat to growth, says port boss
AN UNCERTAIN international trade environment is causing business uncertainty, Port of Rotterdam Authority chief executive Allard Castelein says. Mr Castelein was speaking on the...
Autonomous shipping discussed at UK Club
A PRESENTATION by Filip Koscielecki of the UK Club entitled Autonomous Shipping – Revolution by Evolution’ took his audience through the various technical, regulatory, commercial...
Latest software enables “frictionless” supply chain
BLUJAY Solutions, a provider of supply chain software and services, has released its latest Global Trade Network portfolio version (19.2). BluJay’s newest software updates deliver...
Nothing fishy about K + N perishables expansion
KUEHNE + Nagel has completed the acquisition of Worldwide Perishable Canada Co, a freight forwarder with a focus on tuna fish. The acquisition is expected to strengthen the...
Shipping tech to be talked over at breakfast
THE ‘tech’ takeover of shipping is to be discussed at a Shipping Australia breakfast in Melbourne on 21 August. To be held at the Langham Hotel, Southbank, the speakers include...
Asendia announces Oceania operation
PROMINENT international mail, shipping and distribution specialist Asendia has announced an Oceania operation, targeting growth in Australia and New Zealand. Asendia head of Asia...
“Sustainable shipping” the World Maritime theme for 2020
"SUSTAINABLE shipping for a sustainable planet" has been selected as the World Maritime theme for 2020, according to the IMO. This them aims to provide an opportunity to raise...
Cruise line seeks to boost children’s hygiene
CARNIVAL Cruise Line Australia has announced a partnership with Soap Aid, which will see the cruise line collect tonnes of discarded soap bars to be recycled and donated to...
Queensland export grants promoted
TRADE and Investment Queensland is encouraging Queensland SMEs to consider applying for an Export Market Development Grant to help fund the cost of promoting products in export...
K + N reports sea freight volume increase
INTERNATIONAL logistics business Kuehne + Nagel has reported an increase in sea freight volumes for the first half year of 2019. According to results released to the market, sea...
Hydrogen deployed to power Norwegian car carrier
SCANDINAVIAN business Norled is working to deliver the first ferries powered by hydrogen in Norway. Its first project is to power a ferry with capacity for 80 cars, 10 trucks and...
Logistics business 'cargo-partner' opens Melbourne office
INFORMATION logistics specialist 'cargo-partner' has announced the opening of an office in Melbourne. The business is expecting to provide a range of air, sea, road transport,...
