Questions over Maersk's new fuel surcharge formula
WHILE local shippers appear to be still digesting news of Maersk Line’s new fuel surcharge mechanism, customers overseas have given it a mixed reception. Maersk announced late...
Oceania nowhere good on global container ports index
IN RESULTS that are sure to be controversial, the just-released 2023 global Container Port Performance Index rates no Australasian or regional port anywhere near the top 100 and...
WSC backs box-overboard rule
PEAK liner shipping body World Shipping Council has thrown its weight behind new IMO regulations mandating notification of all containers lost overboard at sea. Amendments to the...
ABF cracks down on contraband at Tassie ports
THE AUSTRALIAN Border Force is ramping up sea cargo examinations in Tasmania. The ABF announced last week it had deployed a new mobile x-ray unit in Hobart, with TasPorts to...
China lifts import bans on major Australian beef exporters
THE Australian Government has confirmed that import restrictions imposed by China against five Australian meat processing establishments have been lifted with immediate effect....
MIAL quits Asian shipowners group
AUSTRALIA has resigned from the Asian Shipowners’ Association after 30+ years as a founding member. Maritime Industry Australia Ltd handed in its notice at ASA’s AGM in Hong Kong...
Engage Marine secures funding partner
ENGAGE Marine has found a top-tier financial backer to capitalise on growth opportunities and fund expansion of its marine services across Australia. The US-based PGIM Private...
Methanol bunkering milestone at Singapore
SINGAPORE’S first ever simultaneous methanol bunkering and cargo operation (SIMOPS) has been completed at Tuas Port. On 27 May an X-Press Feeder container vessel (name not...
Qube releases more details on MIRRAT buy
AS MIGHT be expected, Qube will re-brand the Melbourne International RoRo & Automotive Terminal with the Australian Amalgamated Terminals identity when it completes the facility’s...
Emerging risks in focus at IFCBAA National Conference
IFCBAA’S 2024 National Conference brought freight forwarders and customs brokers together for two days of dialogue on the emerging opportunities and risks for Australia’s...
Monthly container trade up again at Melbourne
MONTHLY container trade at the Port of Melbourne has increased again; the port has reported an 11.7% increase in April 2024. The port handled 277,000 TEU last month. Full imports...
Scurrah to disembark PN train
PAUL Scurrah will step down from his position as chief executive of Pacific National at year’s end. The Australian this afternoon reported Mr Scurrah had told the PN board upon...
Qld towage licences up for grabs
Ports North and the Port of Townsville Ltd, through the Queensland Government, have issued tenders for the provision of towage services in Cairns, Mourilyan, Lucinda and/or...
DP World launches rail service from Yennora intermodal
THE YENNORA Intermodal Terminal now offers two direct rail services to and from DP World’s Port Botany terminal daily. The service, launched on Monday (20 May), is expected to...
Inmarsat launches new maritime comms service
INMARSAT Maritime has launched a new bonded network service for maritime communications. NexusWave was designed to provide high-speed connection, unlimited data and global...
