HMM’s new 16,000-TEU ship embarks on maiden voyage
HMM Nuri, one of eight new 16,000-TEU containerships to be delivered to HMM, was full to capacity on its first voyage. On 6 April, HMM Nuri departed the Port of Singapore with...
Big ship comes to Melbourne
THE PORT of Melbourne and Victoria International Container Terminal recently welcomed the massive containership Soroe Maersk – the longest vessel to call at the port. Maersk...
ABB Azipod electric propulsion marks 30 years at sea
FROM its creation three decades ago to its market leading position in shipping today, the Azipod® propulsion has revolutionised marine transport. First seen on the Finnish...
Stolt Tankers launches sustainable biofuel trial
STOLT Tankers, which operates a fleet of 152 tankers, is partnering with GoodFuels to trial the use of a marine biofuel produced from sustainable and certified feedstocks. The...
Aussie exporters to get traceability edge
THE AUSTRALIAN government said it is investing more than $7 million in projects to enhance the country’s reputation for producing high-quality wood and fibre. The first round of...
“Bad fuel” causes engine issues on MSC Ariane
THE CONTAINERSHIP MSC Ariane stopped mid-voyage in the North Pacific after an engine issue that MSC said stemmed from “bad quality fuel”. The incident occurred on 2 April when the...
Updated guidance on marine transport of ores and concentrates
THE International Council on Mining and Metals has published updated guidance to support the mining and shipping industries to minimise the risk of accidents in maritime...
MV Liekut arrives in Devonport on maiden voyage
THE new charter vessel, being operated by SeaRoad, arrived in Devonport on 3 April after making its first crossing of Bass Strait from Melbourne. The German-built MV Liekut...
International cargo handling association appoints new head
THE International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA) has announced the appointment of Richard Steele as its new head. He will take over the role with effect from 1...
New AutoShuttles on the way for VICT
EQUIPMENT supplier Kalmar has concluded an agreement with Victoria International Container Terminal to supply a total of six Kalmar AutoShuttles™ for use at the Port of...
Botany breaks record with longest containership
NSW PORTS this week welcomed the longest containership to ever visit Port Botany at DP World Australia’s terminal. Soroe Maersk is deployed as an empty sweeper to evacuate empty...
Australia Post provides insights into online shopping trends
AUSTRALIAN online shopping reached an all-time high in 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic driving a huge shift in online shopping behaviour. According to Australia Post’s Inside...
ADF steps in after floods disrupt sea freight to Lord Howe Island
THE AUSTRALIAN Defence Force is transporting critical supplies to Lord Howe Island after floods wiped out export infrastructure at Port Macquarie. The island relies on fortnightly...
Unprotected industrial action at DPWA Botany terminal
The DP World Australia terminal at Port Botany was hit with work stoppages Tuesday 30 March as the Maritime Union undertook unprotected industrial action. DCN understands...
Wallenius Wilhelmsen brings last three vessels out of cold layup
WALLENIUS Wilhelmsen is reactivating the last three vessels it placed in cold layup last spring amid the downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The company said customer...
