Indian Register looks to grow Asia Pacific operations
INDIAN Register of Shipping says the markets of Malaysia, Indonesia and China are a focus as it seeks to grow business in the Asia Pacific region. The classification society has...
Brazil’s loss is Australia’s win for iron ore pellet exports
A FORCED shutdown of some Brazilian iron ore mines could boost demand for Australian supplies, Carpentaria Resources managing director Quentin Hill says. Mr Hill spoke at the...
Carbon tax an “important step”, leading maritime figures say
A CARBON tax to reduce the shipping industry’s environmental impact has been endorsed by three senior international shipping figures. A.P Møller – Mærsk chief operating officer...
Applications open for maritime tech accelerator
TECH start-ups around the world have the opportunity to undertake a 90-day program and pitch for funding under a new program run by Techstars and Eastern Pacific Shipping. The EPS...
DSV set to buy Panalpina as part of giant logistics deal
DANISH logistics giant DSV is set to buy Swiss forwarder Panalpina as part of a deal estimated at US$4.6bn. Under the deal, the new entity is expected to become one of the world’s...
Croc skin quandary for no deal Brexit
FREIGHT forwarders in the United Kingdom fear a no-deal Brexit will cause headaches with the movement of goods relating to reptile products. This fear has led to the UK Department...
Premier promotes trade
QUEENSLAND Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is off on an 11-day mission to promote trade with Europe and the Middle East. The Premier, who is also the state’s trade minister, is to...
Separation of GrainCorp portfolio aims to "unlock" value"
EXPORTER GrainCorp would look to unlock "significant value" by demerging its global malting business into two independent ASX-listed companies, chairman Graham Bradley says. The...
Hamburg Süd completes sale of dry bulk subsidiaries
SHIPPING giant Hamburg Süd has announced it has closed the sale of its dry bulk subsidiaries to The China Navigation Company. The transfer of the businesses Rudolf A. Oetker and...
New “green” gantries for Manila container terminal
Four new rubber-tyred gantries are set to add to Manila International Container Terminal’s fleet of container handling equipment, forming part of a 16-unit fleet. The fleet is to...
Forwarder and cloud specialist highlight closer ties
A DEAL between international forwarders U-Freight Group and global cloud specialists Easyship is expected to make price and delivery time information more readily available. The...
Live exports of sheep banned during northern summer
A BAN has been placed on the live export of sheep to the Middle East during the northern summer, the Department of Agriculture and Resources has confirmed. This follows a lengthy...
Gender diversity a theme of American Club appointments
THE appointment of four female lawyers to key roles within the American Club has highlighted increased diversity within marine insurance, Shipowners Claims Bureau chair Joe Hughes...
Footage of dramatic rescue off Norway
FOOTAGE has been made available of a dramatic rescue operation off Norway where the vessel Viking Sky got into trouble. ADVERTISEMENT The footage shows the cruise ship battling...
Record transit time shows how rail trumps sea freight says freight forwarder
DAVIES Turner’s Express China Rail Service set record transit times on their weekly rail import service for LCL cargoes from China. Head of supply chain services for Davies Turner...
