Port worker dies in Lyttelton incident
A PORT worker was killed on Monday (25 April) at Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. LPC acting CEO Kirstie Gardener confirmed that the incident occurred onboard the bulker ETG...
New import conditions announced to combat khapra beetle
THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has announced new import conditions to help keep the invasive khapra beetle out of Australia. Head of the Biosecurity &...
Man dies following accident at Sydney container yard
A MAN has died after being struck by a reversing forklift at a container yard in Banksmeadow, Sydney, on Thursday night (21 April). NSW Police said in a statement the man,...
Meat grant to boost exports
AUSTRALIAN meat exports to the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia are set to benefit from a $827,860 government grant. The grant was awarded to the Red Meat Advisory...
Sub-standard watchkeeping identified in lead-up to collision
WATCHKEEPING standards on two vessels that collided off the coast of New Zealand in July fell “well short of good industry practice”, according to a report on the incident from...
OPINION: Layer upon layer of Quarantine inefficiencies
I REMEMBER from my earliest days of having Quarantine files processed face-to-face with a quarantine officer at Rosebery NSW, that we would receive a Quarantine paper direction...
Analysts explore influx of smaller vessels on Trans-Pacific routes
SHIPPING analyst Sea-Intelligence has examined an influx in smaller vessels sailing Trans-Pacific routes to determine whether it was indicative of a systemic change. On the...
Arrival of Pacific Explorer an "emotional homecoming" for Sydney maritime community
PACIFIC Explorer’s return to Sydney on Monday has been celebrated as a new chapter in the harbour city's maritime heritage. The P&O cruise ship arrived in Australia on 18 April...
Government orders two Austal Evolved Cape-class patrol boats
THE federal government has announced a $124 million investment in two new Evolved Cape-class patrol boats, to be delivered by Western Australian shipbuilder Austal. The two boats...
UK cargo worker charged for crystal meth shipment to Australia
A WOMAN working in the United Kingdom’s cargo sector has been charged for her suspected involvement in smuggling 24 kilograms of crystal meth into Australia last year. She was one...
OPINION: Russian imports levied with an additional 35% import duty - is it enough?
ON 13 APRIL the Australian Border Force issued Australian Customs Notice No. 2022/21, advising that there would be a new rate of customs duty for imported goods from the Russian...
$1.5 billion NT port investment sparks concern for community and environment
THE announcement of a $1.5-billion investment in port infrastructure in the Northern Territory has been received with concern for the health of the surrounding community. The...
Ukraine war and China outbreak are impacting crew change, GMF says
THE latest data from the Neptune Declaration Crew Change Indicator suggests the number of seafarers working beyond the expiry of their contracts has dipped since last month....
Wharf 7 rebuild to commence at NZ Eastland Port
NEW Zealand’s Eastland Port has awarded infrastructure company McConnell Dowell the contract to rebuild Wharf 7 as part of a NZ$60 million project. The Wharf 7 upgrade project is...
Global trade outlook has "darkened" amid war and shipping disruptions, WTO says
AN analysis from the World Trade Organization has illustrated the current fragility of global trade between the Russia-Ukraine conflict and shipping disruptions in China. WTO...
