Stolt Tankers reduces annual carbon emissions by 6%
THE tanker shipping company has reduced its fuel consumption by 6% compared to 2020. The related reduction in carbon dioxide emissions is equivalent to removing 18,000 cars from...
QLD men charged after nearly 540kg of cocaine was smuggled in reefer
IN a joint release, law enforcement agencies have reported that two Queensland men are scheduled to face the Brisbane Magistrates Court on 19 November, charged with possessing...
Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year announced
THE Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year was revealed yesterday during an online event. FIATA and TT Club announced that Justin Goedhart, the regional winner of...
Japanese government to fund SA hydrogen export project
JAPAN’S Ministry of the Environment has chosen Marubeni Corporations hydrogen production project in South Australia as a pilot project for a program looking to co-operate with...
New executive director appointed to ABARES
DR Jared Greenville has been appointed executive director of ABARES, the science and economics research division of the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment....
DCSA publishes framework of just-in-time standards
THE Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA), in conjunction with its nine member carriers, has published interface standards and messaging API (application programming...
PM weighs in on industrial action on the wharves
PRIME Minister Scott Morrison on Monday said it is important that “we don’t allow the unions on the wharfs to do the wrong thing” during a press conference in St Marys NSW. The...
Congestion is not just for Christmas: GSF
THE wave of congestion that is sweeping through global supply chains delaying deliveries of seasonal goods and essential commodities, is not set to subside anytime soon. The...
Napier Port reports record revenue and earnings
NEW Zealand’s second largest port, Napier Port has reported record revenue and earnings for the financial year ended 30 September 2021. The resilience and diversity of its trade...
OPINION: The new era of DAP shipments and all its complexities
OVER the years, more and more shipments are sold on an informal delivered-at-place (DAP) basis. The importer makes contact with overseas suppliers who, in turn, offer a one-stop...
Port of Newcastle to release tenders for Mayfield cargo facility
PORT of Newcastle is releasing two tenders to advance its Mayfield Precinct multi-purpose cargo handling facility. The port said it was working to diversify in in preparation for...
SEA-LNG supports global methane pledge
SEA-LNG, a coalition of businesses across the maritime LNG value chain, has voiced its support for the Global Methane Pledge. SEA-LNG welcomes the increased backing for the pledge...
NSW announces independent review of the Ports and Maritime Administration Act
THE New South Wales government has today (12 November) commenced a comprehensive review of the Ports and Maritime Administration Act 1995 and the Port Botany Landside Improvement...
IMO Council sets International Day for Women in Maritime
THE IMO Council, which met from 8-12 November, decided to establish an International Day for Women in Maritime, to be observed on 18 May every year. Once adopted by the IMO...
Australian exporters to be celebrated
MINISTER for Trade, Tourism and Investment Dan Tehan has congratulated the 89 businesses announced today as finalists in this year’s Australian Export Awards. “These exporters are...
