Scots change seafarer quarantine rules
THE Scottish government has changed rules around quarantine meaning seafarers no longer have to isolate for 14 days when returning to Scotland for more than 14 days of leave. The...
Deficiency notices issued following Port Hedland bulker complaint
THREE deficiency notices were issued to the United Kingdom-flagged bulker Berge Heng Shan (IMO 9675949) at Port Hedland recently, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority has...
Yachtsman seeks to flee in bulk carrier aircon vent
A MAN hid in the air-conditioning vent of Turkish bulk carrier Ulusoy (IMO 9586411) in an attempt to flee from Australian justices, it has been alleged. According to Australian...
RightShip backs Mission
MARITIME risk agency RightShip has announced its support for The Mission to Seafarers with a donation of US$25,000. CEO Martin Crawford-Brunt said RightShip’s values of promoting...
TWU to help workers transition in Woolies DC closures
WITH plans to close three distribution centres operated by retail giant Woolworths in New South Wales and Victoria in 2025, the Transport Workers Union has stepped in to assist...
ATSB investigates freight train incident in New South Wales
AN INVESTIGATION is underway into how a wagon on a freight train came to make contact with the platform at the town of Dungog, New South Wales. According to the Australian...
Q&A: Pandemic and logistics
What have been the challenges? During the panic buying phase of the crisis, the major challenge for many logistics operators and their customers was the ability restock quickly...
Ports Australia launches trade statistics resource
PORTS Australia has take industry data and transformed it into a new multi-layered online resource with a stylish and accessible format. “We’ve endeavoured to create a...
Webinar to discuss COVID impact upon maritime supply chains
A WEBINAR on the Impact of COVID-19 on Maritime Supply Chain and Post-Pandemic Mitigation Strategies is being organised by the Australian Maritime Logistics Research Network. To...
APL England departs (with video)
THE embattled box ship APL England has officially left port. A spokesperson for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority said the vessel departed Port of Brisbane just after 6pm...
Changes announced to Victorian ministry
THE state government of Victoria has announced changes, with three new members of Cabinet beng sworn in. Natalie Hutchins, Shaun Leane and Danny Pearson are joining the ministry....
APL England cleared to sail
CONTAINER ship APL England has been released to sail to China after being released from detention at Brisbane by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. The ship is set to leave...
Industry bodies call on Victorian operators to stick to access permit conditions
THE National Heavy Vehicle Regulator and Victorian Transport Association have jointly called on oversize overmass and PBS operators to ensure they are meeting their access permit...
Fully integrated propulsion system for cargo ship
MAURITIUS Shipping Corporation is replacing its multi-purpose cargo vessel servicing the Republic of Mauritius and the islands of Reunion, Agalega and Rodriquez. It has...
Large meth cargo hidden in shipping container
A SHIPPING container of furniture was used to conceal a consignment of 360kilograms of crystal meth, it has been revealed. The illicit cargo, discovered in Melbourne, is said to...
