State of the Union address not factual on shipping industry issues, WSC says
THE World Shipping Council has rejected claims made by US President Joe Biden in his State of the Union Address on 2 March. Namely, that demand-driven disruptions to supply chains...
Better access to medical care for seafarers needed: ICS
THE International Chamber of Shipping has called on governments around the world to ensure access to medical care for seafarers, after it emerged that crews continue to be refused...
Inquiry submissions bring up big issues
THE Productivity Commission is working through an inquiry into Australia’s maritime logistics system, and the many submissions from industry flag some of the most pressing issues...
MIAL demands national fleet action as shipping companies are caught in Ukraine conflict
IMPACTS of the Russia-Ukraine conflict have highlighted the threat to Australia’s national security and critical supply links, according to Maritime Industry Australia....
Police seize 69 kilos of drugs smuggled in air cargo
THE AUSTRALIAN Border Force and Australian Federal Police seized 69 kilograms of drugs hidden in a consignment of tea and magnets from Thailand. The AFP launched an investigation...
Human Rights at Sea declaration launched
HUMAN Rights at Sea, a nongovernmental organisation, launched a declaration that defines and defends the human rights of the global maritime population and those crossing the...
CargoWise and WorldWide Alliance expand data integration
THE WorldWide Alliance (WWA), a network of the world’s leading NVOCCs providing less-than-container-load cargo solutions, and WiseTech Global, have further expanded their...
Devonport 5 West ro-ro ramp welcomes John Duigan
THE Bass Island Line vessel, John Duigan, has entered the Port of Devonport to undertake trials of the newly constructed Devonport 5 West roll-on-roll-off ramp, in Tasmania....
Investment in global expansion delivers for Wiseway
AUSTRALIAN integrated freight and logistics operator Wiseway has reported an 11.8% growth in revenue in the first half of financial year 2022, compared to the previous...
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...
