OPINION: Legislation proposed for the construction of the ABF’s “regulatory sandbox”
MANY of you would be aware that one of my professional dreams is for the Customs Act 1901 to be replaced with a new version written to modern regulatory standards. Those affected...
Code of conduct to protect seafarers’ rights launched by industry groups
A GROUP of maritime organisations have launched a code of conduct and a self-assessment to protect the human rights and welfare of seafarers. The initiative aims to support a...
Fine issued for importing equipment in breach of ozone protection laws
THE Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has issued an infringement notice to a Victorian company for breaching the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas...
Australia donates to IMO program to boost maritime capacity in developing countries
AUSTRALIA has donated $200,000 to the International Maritime Organization’s Integrated Technical Co-operation Program. The program’s sole purpose is to help developing maritime...
Singapore, Australia developing a “green economy agreement” to promote trade, investment
AUSTRALIA and Singapore are developing a green economy agreement that will further accelerate both countries’ transition towards a green and sustainable future by looking at...
BlueScope commits to mental wellbeing cause
STEEL products manufacturer BlueScope has announced its commitment to mental health and wellbeing by joining the Heads in Trucks & Sheds Foundation (HHTS), as a National Highway...
Two jailed for smuggling $3.96 million in methamphetamine
IN a joint release the Australian Federal Police and Australian Border Force have reported that two Sydney men have been jailed for their involvement in the importation of 13.2...
Australia-Pacific co-operation to grow agricultural trade in the region
THE Australian government is partnering with Pacific neighbours, and with a leading international development organisation – DT Global – to grow agricultural trade with Pacific...
Thorstar to unload cargo this week
THORSTAR is expected to berth at Port Botany on Thursday, six weeks after it was detained by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. According to an update to customers from the...
Pandemic exposes efficiency gap between container ports
CONGESTION continues to plague global container ports with little sign of abating. Delays continue to negatively impact global supply chains, causing frustration for shippers and...
ITF welcomes banning of bulker
THE International Transport Workers’ Federation Australia has welcomed the Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s six-month ban on the bulk carrier MV Western Callao for...
Extended supply chain woes to pump carrier profits
RESEARCH firm Drewry has reported, in its latest Container Forecaster report, that the current supply chain turmoil will last longer than anticipated, forcing big upgrades to...
MUA tug crew at Svitzer’s Brisbane operations to down tools
THE Maritime Union of Australia has given notification of a 12-hour work stoppage Svitzer tugs in Brisbane starting at 1800 on Sunday 10 October through 0600 the following...
Repeat order of Kalmar stacking cranes for VICT
CARGO handling specialist Kalmar will supply the Victoria International Container Terminal with automatic stacking cranes (ASCs) for its terminal expansion. Kalmar solutions...
Export class green hydrogen and ammonia development at Gladstone
HYDROGEN Utility (H2U) along with industry leaders and key stakeholders including Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC), will discuss the future of hydrogen at the Gladstone...
