Port of Newcastle wins big from New South Wales budget
THE port of Newcastle is set to benefit from funding guaranteed in the 2024-25 New South Wales budget. Released yesterday (18 June) the state’s upcoming budget has pledged $128.5...
One seafarer missing after wave of Red Sea attacks
YEMEN’S Ansar Allah has launched another wave of attacks against ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden in recent days. Crews have abandoned ships, and one seafarer was still...
Australasian box trade down in April v. March
LATEST figures from London-based Container Trade Statistics reveal a mixed bag for Australasia & Oceania in April 2024, with imports and exports both slipping compared to March...
Ports Australia unveils 2024 Biennial Conference agenda
PORTS Australia has announced the agenda for its upcoming 2024 Biennial Conference in Hobart. This year’s program is shaped around the theme of “navigating new horizons, adapting...
Shipping Australia joins WISTA Australia
SHIPPING Australia has joined the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association Australia. WISTA Australia is the local branch of WISTA International, an organisation set...
Brisbane bunker barge crew to strike (UPDATED)
THE CREW of bunker barge Champion 63 is launching protected industrial action, beginning with a work stoppage this weekend. Champion 63 is a bunkering tanker that services vessels...
Investigations begin after mobile crane damaged at Brisbane
INVESTIGATIONS have begun after a ship and a mobile crane were damaged during loading operations at the AAT terminal in the Port of Brisbane. The crane was being lifted onto...
Consultation underway for Victorian Freight Plan update
REVISION of the Victorian Freight Plan is progressing with involvement from industry. The plan, launched in 2018 as a roadmap for the state’s freight system, is due for an update...
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...
