Ports Australia says planning for further COVID cases at ports needs to start now
PORTS Australia is calling for greater government engagement with industry before lockdowns begin lifting after employees at three container terminals in Sydney and Melbourne...
Darwin marine pilots gain international safety certification
DARWIN Port has achieved its International Standard for Maritime Pilot Organisations (ISPO) certification for its commitment to safety and quality management systems. ISPO is a...
COVID closes Hutchison Ports' Sydney terminal
HUTCHISON Ports Australia’s Sydney terminal became the second container terminal at Port Botany in less than a week to close after the detection of a positive COVID-19 case. DP...
PIL launches new South China to India West Coast Service
SOUTH East Asia-focused shipping line Pacific International Lines (PIL) has announced a new weekly direct service known as the South China India Express (SIX), to complement its...
Melbourne’s VICT closes after COVID case detected
VICTORIA International Container is shutting down after a COVID-19 case was detected among the workforce. In a notice to customers, the terminal said it is working with the...
Mizzen selected as a Smart Port Challenge 2021 finalist
AUSTRALIAN logistics technology company Mizzen Group has announced it is a finalist in the PIER71TM’s Smart Port Challenge 2021. The annual Singapore-based Smart Port Challenge...
Port of Melbourne CEO Brendan Bourke to step down
PORT of Melbourne CEO Brendan Bourke has announced he would retire at the end of the year. The PoM Board has announced that Saul Cannon has been appointed as the new CEO at PoM...
NT announces Maritime Industry Development Plan
THE Northern Territory government is developing a Maritime Industry Development Plan (MIDP) in consultation with industry as a blueprint to drive economic development. The...
Drewry’s world container index update
MARITIME research consultancy Drewry’s composite World Container index increased 2.9% or $291 this week, and also, remains 323% higher than a year ago. This is the 22nd...
New helicopter capacity introduced to support pilotage operations in Hydrographers Passage
SPECIALIST helicopter operator the Aviator Group is introducing a new Bell 429 helicopter to support Auriga Group’s marine pilotage operations conducted in north Queensland’s...
DP World Australia mandates COVID-19 vaccines for all staff
DP WORLD Australia is mandating all employees receive a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination by 15 October and receive a second dose by 15 November. The company said it strongly...
Port of Mackay celebrates record exports in August
PORT of Mackay has recorded its biggest month of exports ever, with more than 448,000 tonnes leaving the port in August alone. The tonnage figure had nearly doubled since August...
DP World Botany operations resume after COVID case
DP WORLD Australia’s Port Botany terminal is back up and running after shutting down on Wednesday after an employee returned a positive COVID-19 test. DP World Australia CEO...
Swire purchases Dili Chief
SWIRE Shipping has purchased the vessel MV Dili Chief (ex-Souni). The purchase was finalised, along with the vessel’s name change on Monday (13 September). Swire is currently...
Report on bulk carrier collision incident provides lessons
A REPORT by the New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission on a collision between a bulk carrier and a fishing vessel sheds light on the importance of good bridge...
