Larger vessels, congestion present risk-management challenges
SHIPPING losses and casualties are in decline, but increases in port congestion, the consequences of the crew-change crisis, piracy and cyber security present challenges,...
Ports Australia calls for COVID calm in WA
PORTS Australia today is urging the WA government and shipping charterers and lines to work together to avoid circumstances where the state government is forced to punish or turn...
CSL Australia awards Engage Marine Whyalla contract
ENGAGE Marine has been awarded a contract to support CSL Australia’s transhipment operations and perform harbour towage services at the Port of Whyalla in the Spencer Gulf in...
Competition Tribunal makes Newcastle decision
THE Australian Competition Tribunal on Wednesday declined to declare the Port of Newcastle under the National Access Regime. In July 2020, the NSW Minerals Council applied to the...
WA takes tough stance on COVID onboard ships
THE Western Australian government has updated the protocols for vessels arriving at its ports, effective immediately, with tougher requirements for crew testing and vaccination...
PSA Group launches inaugural sustainability report
PSA International has launched its inaugural sustainability report 2020 entitled Green Horizons: Enabling a Better World Through Sustainable Port and Supply Chain Solutions,...
Maritime Safety Queensland boosts maritime expertise
There is no doubt that marine pilotage is one of our primary safeguards to ensure shipping gets safely in and out of our ports; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 day a year....
ARTC awards contracts for Botany rail project
THE Australian Rail and Track Corporation has awarded major contracts for the $400-million Port Botany rail duplication project and the Cabramatta loop projects. The contract to...
Delays, industrial action at Patrick’s Sydney terminal lead to lines omitting calls
ON Thursday evening, the Maritime Union of Australia gave notice of more protected industrial action at Patrick’s Brisbane AutoStrad terminal. The industrial action includes...
Bell Bay hydrogen cluster takes step towards reality
THE Tasmanian government has committed an additional $100,000 to the Bell Bay Advanced Manufacturing Zone hydrogen technology cluster. The government recently matched $100,000...
Tasmanian firm to build new shiploader at Burnie
TASRAIL is finalising negotiations with Tasmanian company COVA Haywards to design and build its new bulk minerals shiploader at Burnie Port. The contract is expected to be awarded...
Townsville Port reaches milestone in upgrade project
THE rock wall that will form part of the reclamation area and support the Townsville port expansion has been completed, as part of the Port of Townsville’s $232-million Channel...
Townsville commissions new crane
PORT of Townsville has officially commissioned its new $30-million Berth 4 Crane and Cargo Terminal. The terminal’s completion was marked by the debut of the Port’s new Liebherr...
ACCC appeals in NSW Ports competition case
THE Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has lodged an appeal against the Federal Court’s decision to dismiss its case against NSW Ports. In a statement, the ACCC said...
Freo June container trade flat
ROUGHLY the same number of containers crossed the wharves at Fremantle last month as in June 2020, according to the latest trade statistics from Fremantle Ports. The port handled...
