Missiles hit ships in Black Sea
IMPACTS of the Russia-Ukraine conflict have overflowed into the maritime industry; some merchant ships have been struck by bombs and missiles and another seized under sanctions....
Agreement signed with Mid West Ports for vanadium project
MINING company Australian Vanadium Limited has announced an agreement with Mid West Ports Authority for the future use of facilities and services at Geraldton Port for its...
INSIGHT: Sanctions here, there and everywhere
THE RUSSIAN military invasion of Ukraine has met almost universal opposition and condemnation from around the world through commentary, protest and by way of the imposition of...
Port of Tauranga improves performance in first half
THE PORT of Tauranga has reported an increase in profits for the first six months of the 2022 financial year as it deals with ongoing cargo volume volatility. Group net profit...
IMO and unions highlight impacts of Russia-Ukraine conflict for seafarers
THE International Maritime Organization and several maritime workers unions have asserted the need to protect seafarers and transport workers during the Russia-Ukraine conflict....
Ukraine under fire: Russian invasion triggers sanctions, evacuations, and supply disruptions
LESS than 24 hours after Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine, the conflict has triggered a wave of international sanctions and has crippled freight services in the region. The...
BIC and FIATA join Cargo Integrity Group
THE original five partners of the Cargo Integrity Group have welcomed the Bureau International des Containers (BIC) and the International Federation of Freight Forwarders...
National Intermodal Corporation a blow to the private sector: Scurrah
PACIFIC National has denounced the establishment of the National Intermodal Corporation, suggesting the government’s investment in the interstate rail freight network is...
Supply chain depends on Russian and Ukrainian seafarers, ICS says
THE International Chamber of Shipping has warned hindering the movements of Russian and Ukrainian seafarers may result in supply-chain disruptions. The warning follows Russia’s...
PIL launches China to East Africa service
PACIFIC International Lines has announced the launch of two weekly direct services designed to enhance its China to East Africa service – known as EAS and EA3. “This will allow...
Piracy still a multi-layered threat despite decrease in incidents
PIRACY incidents have reached record lows globally, but emerging piracy hotspots are reinforcing the ongoing threat to seafarers, according to Nautilus International. Saffiyah...
Revenue and profits up for software provider
WISETECH Global Limited, provider of the CargoWise logistics software platform, has announced its financial results for the six months ended 31 December 2021 (1H22). The company...
AAL releases design of third generation newbuilds
AAL Shipping has announced details of its third-generation newbuilding plan with the order of six 32,000 deadweight (DWT) premium project multipurpose vessels and classifying them...
Singapore Airlines Cargo partners with cargo.one
SINGAPORE Airlines Cargo and cargo.one have announced a global partnership to bring the airline’s cargo services to the real-time digital booking platform and enable access to its...
Wellard managing to turn the ship around
LIVESTOCK shipping company, Australian-listed Wellard Ltd, has recorded a profit of US$0.5 million in the first half of FY22, a marked improvement on the US$1.6 million loss...
