Container throughput at Freo down in September
CONTAINERISED cargo throughput at the Port of Fremantle dipped in September after a peak in August, according to the latest trade statistics from Fremantle Ports. The port handled...
Cruise ships in Australia before Christmas? Maybe
AUSTRALIA’S ban on international cruise ships might be lifted before Christmas, but, according to one industry group a firm timetable needs to be in place if cruise is to return...
Hydrogen hub hopes for Bell Bay progress
ENERGY producer Woodside has secured land for its proposed H2TAS hydrogen plant at Tasmania’s Bell Bay. The plant is to use a combination of hydropower and wind power to create...
Container throughput at Adelaide still slow through October
FULL container throughput at Port Adelaide continued to shrink in October, sinking to a new nadir last month, according to the latest available trade statistics from Flinders...
Port authority recognised for navigation into greener waters
THE Port Authority of NSW has achieved Bronze Partner status in the NSW Government’s Sustainability Advantage Program in recognition of its commitment and determination to embed...
Lyttelton Port signs up to new data sharing services
LYTTELTON Port Company is signing up to part of the PortConnect suite of data sharing services offered to New Zealand’s supply chain. From 22 November, LPC container and vessel...
Pilbara throughput dips in October
THE great bulk ports of the Pilbara saw a slow month for cargo in October. Pilbara Ports Authority reported a total monthly cargo throughput of 61.3 million tonnes last month....
Coal protesters cause disruption on Hunter Valley freight rail network
PROTESTERS disrupted the Hunter Valley freight rail network this week, blocking tracks and disrupting services to the Port of Newcastle to get their anti-coal message across....
Port of Newcastle to release tenders for Mayfield cargo facility
PORT of Newcastle is releasing two tenders to advance its Mayfield Precinct multi-purpose cargo handling facility. The port said it was working to diversify in in preparation for...
Auckland to introduce infrastructure levy on containers
PORTS of Auckland announced it would introduce an infrastructure levy at its Fergusson Container Terminal from 1 January 2022. The levy is to be charged to shipping lines and will...
GeelongPort achieves carbon-neutral certification
GEELONGPORT’S green credentials have been recognised with a Climate Active carbon-neutral certification for its business operations. Reaching carbon neutrality was one of the...
Australia signs declaration to boost green shipping
AUSTRALIA has joined 21 other countries in signing the Clydebank Declaration tabled at the United Nations COP26 meeting in Glasgow. The declaration commits to the establishment of...
Queensland ports initiative wins biosecurity award
A MARINE pest initiative launched by Queensland Ports Association and Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) across Queensland Ports including Gladstone Ports...
MUA withdraws Patrick industrial action
THE MARITIME Union of Australia has withdrawn its notices of industrial action for its workers at Patrick Terminals today (10 November). The union has agreed to withdraw all...
Container handling records broken in Townsville
TOWNSVILLE Marine Logistics (TML) has reported a record in container handling for a Swire Shipping vessel recently at the Port of Townsville. The stevedore said it had achieved a...
