WSC supports inclusion of shipping in intra-EU trading scheme
THE World Shipping Council says inclusion of shipping in the European Union’s Emissions Trading Scheme will encourage shipping’s journey towards decarbonisation, but EU action...
Big investment needed to reach zero-carbon emissions
A MASSIVE scaling up of finance for research and development is essential to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050, says a report by International Chamber of Shipping and global...
Air cargo up in September but capacity remains constrained
THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) released September 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that demand continued to be well above pre-crisis levels and...
Maersk reports record earnings in Q3
A.P. Moller - Maersk has reported record earnings in the third quarter of 2021, with revenue up 68% to US$16.6 billion for the quarter. The company’s EBIT was up almost five times...
Australia ratifies the RCEP
AUSTRALIA has ratified the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, which ensures that exporters can access the benefits of what will be the world’s largest...
Maersk makes moves into air freight
AP Moller - Maersk is to acquire Hamburg-based Senator International Freight Forwarding Group and add additional air-freight capacity. The German freight forwarder has a network...
Declaration backs tougher emissions reduction goal for shipping
DENMARK, the United States and 12 other nations have put forward a declaration to reduce emissions in the global maritime sector to zero by 2050. The International Maritime...
Industry groups collaborate on low and zero carbon fuels
THE International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) and The Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel have signed an agreement to share expertise on the safe, effective, sustainable...
NHVR Board releases strategic vision
THE National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s Strategic Directions 2021-2026 document emphasises delivering truly borderless operations and increasing flexibility for safe operators....
New service to help Tasmanian exporters with transport advice
TASMANIAN businesses are set to get more export assistance and advice through a new Tasmanian Export Freight Logistics Advisory Service with tenders for a provider to be released...
Seafarers call for shipping to set ambitious climate targets
THE shipping industry needs to set ambitious targets to help prevent global climate catastrophe, according to a new position paper released by the International Transport Workers’...
Qube and MUA strike deal in Freo
QUBE and the Maritime Union of Australia have reached an agreement that is to end their dispute in Fremantle. The dispute in Fremantle had been winding down for some weeks, with...
Delays spiral at Patrick terminals, more industrial action announced
DELAYS at Patrick’s four terminals are spiralling as the Maritime Union of Australia continues its industrial action and, separately, workers call in sick. At the Sydney Autostrad...
Upcoming seminar on seafarer safety and welfare
THE Women's International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) Australia will host an online seminar on 10 November at 1300 AEST as part of its series showcasing the diversity...
Big sentences handed down in maritime cocaine bust
TWO people last week were sentenced to 17 years in jail each for Australia’s biggest-ever cocaine seizure, which took place in August 2020 off the NSW coast. A joint Australian...
