Weighing solution improves container handling safety
PATRICK Terminals has adopted an innovative weighing solution to drive better safety outcomes in the handling of containers. Mis-declared containers create potential safety risks...
US election: too close to call
THE question of who will be the next President of the United States is yet to be decided, with votes still be counted in a number of key states including Georgia, North Carolina,...
ACCC can't be any clearer says CTAA
THE Container Transport Alliance Australia’s initial analysis of the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission’s report on container stevedoring says the report reinforces the...
Museum showcases Sydney’s working harbour and marine science
TWO new public spaces at the National Maritime Museum in Sydney were opened on 4 November by Minister for communications, cyber safety and the arts, Paul Fletcher. The spaces will...
Port of Brisbane gets a green boost
PORT of Brisbane (PBPL) has received a 5-star GRESB rating – a globally recognised assessment that evaluates environmental, social and governance performance and sustainability...
Bridging two capitals to boost freight
A NEW era of road freight travelling between Sydney and Brisbane has arrived, with the opening of a bridge at Wardell allowing B-Double higher mass limit vehicles to travel...
Terminal charges cited as stevedores bring in revenue
TERMINAL access charges imposed by stevedores are undermining the benefits of waterfront competition, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says. The competition...
IMO secretary-general emeritus William A. O’Neil, remembered
SECRETARY-GENERAL of the International Maritime Organization Kitack Lim expressed his sincere condolences to the Canadian Government as well as William O’Neil’s remaining family,...
Incentivise rail freight into Port Botany, says industry groups
PROMINENT industry groups have called for a customer incentive scheme to achieve the NSW government’s Port Botany 2021 rail mode share target at Port Botany Freight on Rail Group...
COVID pushes Australian businesses to diversify supply
MORE than one-third of Australian businesses across industries including healthcare, technology, retail, mining and energy, and construction are looking to onshore their...
Containerspace’s adoption of 1-Stop’s Depot Platform welcomed
A MOVE by Melbourne empty container park Containerspace to adopt 1-Stop’s depot operating system 1-Stop MODAL as well as its vehicle booking system has been welcomed....
Lloyd’s Register launches dedicated decarbonisation hub
LLOYD’s Register has launched a dedicated centre of excellence to accelerate the safe, sustainable and cost-effective decarbonisation of world shipping in support of delivering...
Flat volumes at Tauranga as virus takes a toll
PORT of Tauranga in New Zealand has reported “flat” earnings in the first quarter of the financial year, with the COVID-19 pandemic impacting both supply chain efficiency and the...
Port of Melbourne releases sustainability report
PORT of Melbourne today released its 2020 Sustainability Report, highlighting how the organisation has managed its material environmental, social and governance risks and...
Ports Australia shares sustainability guide with the US
PORTS Australia joined the American Association of Port Authorities’ virtual Energy & Environment Seminar & Expo to share wisdom on sustainability planning. The delegation spoke...
