Ocean Network Express expands its reefer fleet
OCEAN Network Express (ONE) continues to expand its current refrigerated container fleet by adding another 27,500 new units, including 850 units equipped with advanced controlled...
Brisbane mission and pilots team up to help Inge Kosan seafarers
THE crew of the UK-flagged gas tanker Inge Kosan has faced a very difficult time over the past six months. After leaving Vanuatu in early April, a crew member was located...
Georgian seafarer rescued in Port Phillip Bay (updated)
A GEORGIAN seafarer is believed to have jumped from the Liberian-flagged oil tanker Kanpur (IMO 9299771) on Sunday night in Port Phillip Bay. A Victoria Police spokesperson said...
Port of Melbourne welcomes proposed funding for intermodal terminal
THE Port of Melbourne has welcomed the proposed $2-billion Commonwealth budget commitment for the creation of a new intermodal terminal to accommodate future Inland Rail services....
New facility at Brisbane's Port West Industrial Estate
THE new facility for Team Transport & Logistics at Port of Brisbane's Port West Industrial Estate has been celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Opened by Port of Brisbane...
MUA gives Patrick notice of protected industrial action
THE Maritime Union of Australia on Friday gave Patrick Terminals notice of protected industrial action at its Fremantle and Brisbane terminals. In a notice to customers, Patrick...
1-Stop delivers new mobile-based app
1-STOP Connections has launched 1-Stop Deliver, designed to improve key interactions between the truck drivers, their employers and the empty park. 1-Stop Deliver is a...
Former Australia Post chief to lead Toll Global Express
CHRISTINE Holgate will lead the transformation strategy for Toll Global Express after Australasian turnaround private equity firm Allegro Funds completes its acquisition of the...
Reefer freight rates soar but outgunned by dry box rates
REEFER container freight rates have risen sharply this year but remain far outgunned by the inexorable rise in dry box pricing, according to Drewry’s newly launched Reefer...
Shipping industry creates emergency relief fund for seafarers
SEVERAL seafarer welfare charities and shipping industry players have launched an emergency relief fund for seafarers and their families devastated by the rampant COVID-19...
Airport upgrade at Newcastle to boost freight
THE Federal government carry out a $66-million airport upgrade at Newcastle, widening its runway to accommodate longer-range flights. The government said it would increase freight...
UN tool aims to help stranded seafarers
AIMED at addressing the needs of stranded seafarers, struggling with the impact of the pandemic, a new human rights due diligence checklist is being provided to companies relying...
Important judgement passed in UK court
THE High Court in the United Kingdom has issued an important judgment clarifying that ordinarily an owner is not liable to pay damages to a charterer if it collects freight due...
IMO meeting to focus on containers lost at sea
THE upcoming meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety Committee (5-14 May 2021) will focus on containers lost at sea. Over the course of three months...
Coastal shipping analysis paper released
PEAK ports body Ports Australia has released a coastal shipping analysis paper to provide data-supported insight. Ports Australia said the impetus for the factsheet is a desperate...
