ITF calls out ‘seafarer abandonment’ on global fleet
LABOUR body the International Transport Workers Federation has called for industry accountability after reporting an increase in seafarer abandonment this year. ‘Abandonment’ is...
Incat celebrates Hales Trophy anniversary
TASMANIAN shipbuilder Incat is reflecting on the 35th anniversary of wave-piercer Hoverspeed Great Britain taking the Hales Trophy, the legendary Blue Riband for the fastest...
Export growth key for Australian avocado growers
EXPORT growth across Australia’s key avocado markets of China, Singapore and Malaysia will be critical in ensuring a fair price for growers, a report from Rabobank says. The...
Wind energy delegation tours Port of Hastings
PORT of Hastings on Victoria’s Western Port Bay has this week hosted a tour of the proposed site of the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal. The tour was for delegates from the...
Electric vehicles tipped to boost waterfront productivity
QUICK vessel turnarounds and improved terminal efficiency are tipped to be benefits from a fleet of 15 electric internal transfer vehicles (eITVs) being deployed at Manila South...
Queensland seeks new Korea path via critical minerals
ADDED demand for critical minerals is a key plank of plans by Queensland authorities to build the trade relationship with South Korea. Trade and Investment Queensland has just...
Swire Shipping on a Voyage to Zero
FIJI’s MINISTER of the Environment and Climate Change on Friday [11 July] officially launched Swire Shipping’s new Voyage to Zero carbon insetting program aboard the vessel Apia...
Woodside approved to drill until 2070
IN THE the face of extreme lobbying from environment groups federal environment minister Murray Watt has approved Woodside’s extension of its North West gas project until 2070. Mr...
Tug of war over Darwin port
THE CHINESE Ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, has defended the rights of China’s Landbridge Group to continue operating the Port of Darwin. But at the same time New York-based...
Manawanui a NZD 77 million loss
NEW ZEALAND Government Budget Papers have revealed the former dive support/oceanographic survey vessel HMNZS Manawanui is a NZD 77 million complete total loss. Manawanui ran...
WiseTech acquires Texas tech business
SOFTWARE logistics business WiseTech has announced a binding agreement to acquire Texan tech and logistics business e2open in a deal valued at $3.30 a share or a cool $2.1bn in...
Tasmania Ports near 11m tonnes for year
THE ISLAND state’s ports have already handled more than 10.7 million tonnes of freight this financial year, according to a Q3 year-to-date trade report issued by TasPorts. Key...
IFCBAA 2025 National Conference Day 1 wrap-up
REPRESENTATIVES from Freight forwarding, customs broking, maritime and air sectors from across Australia have convened in Adelaide for the International Forwarders & Customs...
Birdon building for US Marine Corps
THE UNITES STATES arm of Port Macquarie-based Birdon Group has begun official construction of two Ancillary Surface Craft – Medium (ASC-M) vessels for the United States Marine...
New distribution centre built in Melbourne’s west
A new distribution centre has been built in Melbourne’s west, with the completed facility expected to be able to manage 150 vehicle movements per day. The $130million Truganina...
