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...
Rate rise rush continues
CONTAINER lines are continuing to announce bluewater freight rate increases on almost daily basis as confidence grows about a solid peak season for imports at the same time as...
WCI continues sharp upward trend
THE WORLD Container Index increased 12% this past week to US$4716 per 40-foot container. The composite index, published each week by Drewry, has increased 181% compared with the...
New Melbourne-China flights to boost export capacity
ADDITIONAL flights between Melbourne and China are expected to provide an extra 3650 tonnes of air freight export capacity each year. China Eastern Airlines is increasing flights...
Grimaldi explores autonomous berthing for PCTCs
THE SECOND stage of a project to develop satellite-guided docking manoeuvres for large PCTCs is underway in Europe. The original 2022 initiative, through a partnership between...
Demolition milestone for Bell Bay hydrogen project
TASMANIA’S renewable energy goals have reached a milestone with demolition of the former Bell Bay Power Station now underway, clearing the path for construction of the Bell Bay...
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...
ABF ramps up operations at regional ports
THE AUSTRALIAN Border Force has looked to consolidate their presence in regional coast areas in renewed efforts to target drug importations. ABF on Wednesday (5 June) announced...
China takes top spot for strongest seafarer wage increase
CHINESE seafarers have seen the strongest increase to their wages in recent years when compared with the main international seafaring countries, a report published by Drewry has...
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...
Live sheep export report called for 21 June
A STANDING Committee on Agriculture is to hold an inquiry into the Australian Government’s legislation to end live sheep exports. Minister for agriculture, fisheries and forestry,...
ITF reports "worst year ever" for seafarer abandonment
THE INTERNATIONAL Transport Workers’ Federation says 2023 was the worst year on record for both abandoned vessels and seafarers. ITF inspectors conducted a total of 9530 vessel...
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...
