Strategically located Omani port joins SEA-LNG
SOHAR Port and Freezone has become the first Middle Eastern port to join industry association SEA-LNG, to promote its investment in LNG bunkering facilities and the use of...
CBFCA and AFIF to merge
A MERGED Customs Brokers and Forwarders Council of Australia and Australian Federation of International Forwarders is to take effect on July 1. This follows a special general...
Government stimulus measures: what you need to know
Here is a summary of the government’s latest stimulus measures related to individuals and businesses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 1. $66.1bn Stimulus Package The federal...
Attacks on ships prompt call for vigilance
A REPORTED 29 incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia during the first quarter of 2020, has led to a call for greater vigilance from law enforcement agencies. The report...
SAL backs calls to help commercial ship crew changeovers
SHIPPING Australia has backed calls by global transport bodies for governments to help the changeover of on-signing and off-signing crews on commercial cargo vessels. The...
Operation Recovery progresses on YM Efficiency
THE second week of sub-sea salvage operations recently got underway with the MV Pride delivering nine containers to the Port of Newcastle for waste processing. The containers were...
Fears for crew as Sunday sailing mooted for Ruby Princess
NEW South Wales Police Commissioner Mick Fuller has indicated he wants Ruby Princess to depart Australia this Sunday, prompting concerns about the fate of the crew. Ruby Princess...
Website outage was a cyberattack, MSC confirms
MEDITERRANEAN Shipping Company has confirmed a website outage over the Easter break was a malware or cyberattack. The company has issued a statement seeking to answer key...
PIL denies bankruptcy rumours
PACIFIC International Lines has issued a statement denying “rumours” of its bankruptcy. The statement, published on the company website, refers to “rumours circulating on social...
COVID-19 committee formation key to ending Hutchison / union stoush
THE formation of a COVID-19 committee with workplace representatives was key to resolving a dispute at Port Botany between Hutchison Port Holdings and the Maritime Union. As was...
New crane moved into position at Port of Tauranga
THE Port of Tauranga's newest and largest container crane has been moved into position – its ninth ship-to-shore gantry crane. The crane arrived in parts from Ireland in...
Kuehne + Nagel’s announces expanded online platform
EUROPEAN logistics company Kuehne + Nagel has launched an “enhanced” version of its SeaExplorer online platform, seeking to provide greater transparency in sea freight. The new...
COVID-19 prompts “pragmatic approach” to ship classifications
THE Indian Register of Shipping says it is taking “a pragmatic and practical approach” in rendering services to clients during the COVID-19 pandemic. IRClass’ stated aim is to...
Container shortage fears with shipping lines predicted to cut services
AVAILABILTY of food-grade and reefer containers is likely to tighten as reduced demand for imports forces shipping lines to reduce services to Australia, Shipping Australia CEO...
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: HMAS Canberra berths in Hobart
FOOTAGE has been made available showing HMAS Canberra docking at the Tasmanian capital of Hobart. According to the website of the Royal Australian Navy, HMAS Canberra is the lead...
