Newcastle’s maritime heritage strengthened for the future
REPAIRS to weather-damaged sections of Macquarie Pier and Nobbys Head have been completed at the entrance to Newcastle Harbour. The works restored sections of the pier’s seawall...
Independent review as NSW government acquires Cape Don
THE SEA Heritage Foundation has sought an independent review of the MV Cape Don which has been seized by the New South Wales government ahead of being scrapped. The government has...
Post office manager charged over illicit tobacco importation
A LICENSED post office manager is one of three people charged by Multi Agency Strike Team (MAST) detectives following investigations into allegations of importing illicit tobacco...
Government seeks public help to thwart fire ants
NEW South Wales government officials are to work closely with businesses and the Enfield community, as they seek to thwart a possible fire ant incursion. Earlier this week,...
Record cruise season set to bring 30,000 visitors to Newcastle region
THE ARRIVAL of Crown Princess into Newcastle Harbour today [8 October] has officially launched a bumper cruise season for the region, with more than 30,000 cruise tourists set to...
Ports praised for GRESB sustainability efforts
KEY Australian ports in Victoria and New South Wales have been praised for their efforts towards sustainability, as part of the 2026 GRESB Infrastructure Asset Assessment....
Waterfront technicians to walk off the job in Newcastle
WATERFRONT workers who are members of the Maritime Union are to rally at Newcastle’s NCIG coal terminal at noon on Tuesday (29 September) as part of their campaign for better...
Train driver at fault in Port Botany derailment
IN 2023 a Pacific National train driver took the wrong track at Port Botany, colliding with a Qube Logistics train causing severe damage and derailment of both trains. The cause...
International focus clear at Ports Australia Biennial conference
GEOPOLITICS and broader international themes have been highlighted during the first morning of the Ports Australia Biennial Conference held in Sydney. The event has attracted key...
Industry rallies to help fight childhood cancer as charity golf day returns
THE SHIPPING & Logistics Charity Golf Day returns to Long Reef Golf Club on 23 October, this year in partnership with The Kids’ Cancer Project. The organisers confirm the event is...
ECS teams up with OneStop for “smarter container management”
ONESTOP has this week announced its partnership with Empty Container Solutions (ECS) in Sydney to implement OneStop's Modal and Vehicle Booking System, with the new system going...
White Bay shore power project reaches key engineering milestone
AUSTRALIA’S first shore-powered cruise terminal is a step closer to operation, with the installation of the project's crucial onshore power supply (OPS) system marking one of the...
MUA, Sydney Ferries remain in dispute
THE MARITIME Union has declared “free travel” on Sydney Ferries from now [11 September] until 6 October, but Transport for NSW has warned such a move sits outside the permitted...
Birdon to supply next generation vessels for Australian Army
PORT Macquarie shipbuilder, Birdon is supplying three next-generation Bridge Erection Boats (BEBs) to the Australian Army, building on a program developed for the army more than...
Vopak cleared for Port Botany expansion
VOPAK Terminals Sydney has received approval from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for the acquisition of leasehold land for the expansion of its Botany...
