COVID-positive seafarer in QLD to be airlifted to hospital
MARITIME Safety Queensland and Queensland Health are arranging a hospital transfer for a sick crewmember from the bulk carrier Imabari Queen. The seafarer is one of five on the...
Extended supply chain woes to pump carrier profits
RESEARCH firm Drewry has reported, in its latest Container Forecaster report, that the current supply chain turmoil will last longer than anticipated, forcing big upgrades to...
MUA tug crew at Svitzer’s Brisbane operations to down tools
THE Maritime Union of Australia has given notification of a 12-hour work stoppage Svitzer tugs in Brisbane starting at 1800 on Sunday 10 October through 0600 the following...
Fremantle dispute prevents delivery of critical machinery to agricultural and mining sectors
FRUSTRATIONS are escalating as ongoing industrial action in Fremantle Port has forced the diversion of three ro-ro vessels delivering critical agricultural and mining resources to...
Repeat order of Kalmar stacking cranes for VICT
CARGO handling specialist Kalmar will supply the Victoria International Container Terminal with automatic stacking cranes (ASCs) for its terminal expansion. Kalmar solutions...
Export class green hydrogen and ammonia development at Gladstone
HYDROGEN Utility (H2U) along with industry leaders and key stakeholders including Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC), will discuss the future of hydrogen at the Gladstone...
Highlights of the Port of Brisbane’s sustainability report
THE Port of Brisbane (PBPL) has released it’s 2020/21 Sustainability Report, outlining its progress on actions and initiatives during the year. Interim CEO and CFO, Neil Stephens,...
MUA lifts industrial action at Melbourne
THE MARITIME Union of Australia has lifted its industrial action at Patrick’s Port of Melbourne terminal after COVID cases put almost one-third of the workforce into 14-day...
ICS calls for a net zero-target date of 2050
THE International Chamber of Shipping has submitted plans to the International Maritime Organization for urgent measures that governments must take to help the ocean shipping...
Bundaberg Port's green plan for new facility
ALMOST 100% of materials from maintenance works at Gladstone Ports Corporation’s (GPC) Bundaberg Port, has been recycled to make way for future trade opportunities in the region....
Ro-ro ships omitting Fremantle due to industrial action
THREE ro-ro vessels have bypassed Fremantle in recent days because of industrial action at the port. On Friday, the Wallenius Wilhelmsen ship Morning Prosperity sailed from...
Ship anchor possible cause of California oil spill
A LARGE oil spill off the southern California coast, first reported on 2 October, has left fish dead, birds mired in petroleum and wetlands contaminated, in what local officials...
Supply chain faces perfect storm of industrial action and driver shortages
THE Victorian Transport Association said planned industrial action and the potential for interstate linehaul driver shortages due to the looming vaccine deadline, are creating a...
Landside terminal fee increases for DP World Australia
PORT terminal and supply chain operator DP World Australia, on 1 October, announced increases to its Terminal Carrier Access Public Tariff Schedules for its Melbourne, Sydney and...
Engage Marine awarded pilot transfer services contract
ENGAGE Marine is pleased to announce it was recently awarded the marine pilot transfer services contract by the Port of Townsville. Engage has now commenced operations which...
