TasPorts’ progresses new Bell Bay loader
A CONTRACT for a replacement woodchip loader at Bell Bay has been awarded to Tasmania-based steel fabricator and construction company Crisp Bros. & Haywards Pty Ltd (CB&H) by...
NSS announces new container facility
DEDICATED support for 230 refrigerated containers is among the features of a new $5 million logistics facility at the Port of Townsville, announced this week by logistics company...
Ports Australia and RightShip team up for safety focus
GLOBAL maritime safety organisation RightShip has joined Ports Australia, seeking to contribute in areas such as safety, sustainability and better use of data. In a joint...
New Pilbara port 94% complete
THE NEW Port of Cape Preston West, which has been declared a multi‑user port on the Pilbara coast of Western Australia, is now 94% complete. BCI Minerals in its December quarterly...
IFCBAA calls for pricing window and notice periods
AN ANNUAL pricing window and notice periods for adjusted pricing are among recommendations from the International Forwarders and Customs Brokers Association of Australia regarding...
OPINION: The landside cost shift - a practical view from the supply chain
THE CURRENT debate around port productivity and container terminal performance is important. But productivity is only one part of the equation. For cargo owners, particularly...
New high speed response vessel for NSW
SUPPORTING crews in fast, reliable emergency responses and port patrols in Sydney Harbour and Port Botany is the aim of a new 10-metre advanced marine response vessel. The boat,...
Exclusive: Flinders Port Holdings announces major funding for Mission to Seafarers
SUPPORTING delivery of practical and holistic welfare services for seafarers across South Australia and beyond is the objective of funding announced by Flinders Port Holdings...
TasPorts reports steady trade for H1 FY25, forestry leads
TASPORTS has posted a solid year-to-date performance for the half-year ending 31 December 2025, with a total trade volume of 7.43Mt spearheaded by strong forestry exports. The...
Mariners prioritise internet and shore leave, survey reveals
A SURVEY of seafarers visiting Australian ports has found mariners prioritise internet connectivity and shore leave among their requirements. AMSA manager, vessel operations...
Shippers pursue landside cost answers
A NEW shipper body has been formed to probe the capability of existing legislation to address “persistent market failure” in container port landside charging. The Australian...
Bluebridge extends Picton pick
COOK Strait ferry operator StraitNZ Bluebridge has struck a new 39-year commercial agreement with Port Marlborough Ltd to continue to use Picton as its southern terminal until...
Change the game with seafarer support, PPA boss says
PILBARA Ports chief executive Sam McSkimming says there is a need to “change the game” when providing support services to visiting seafarers. Addressing the Wellbeing at Sea...
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Southern WA gets call to apply for Port community funding
SOUTHERN Ports is calling for communities across the south of Western Australia to apply for grass roots funding. Regional community initiatives throughout southern Western...
Gladstone Ports welcomes new apprentices
FOURTEEN new apprentices and trainees will begin their careers at Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC). One of Central Queensland’s largest employers, GPC says it is investing in...
