Port of Melbourne talks intermodal
PORT of Melbourne CEO Brendan Bourke hosted minister for communications, urban infrastructure, cities and the arts Paul Fletcher for a tour of the port, following the Commonwealth...
LETTER TO DCN: Port Botany empty container scheme ill-thought-out
Dear Editor, With reference to the article “New scheme at Port Botany to tackle container problem,” in The DCN of 25 May 2021, Shipping Australia is of the view that the new empty...
Government releases biosecurity roadmap
THE Commonwealth Biosecurity 2030 plan was released on 26 May, outlining the Australian government’s roadmap to build a stronger, smarter biosecurity system through to 2030....
New scheme at Port Botany to tackle container problem
NSW Ports has announced its intention to increase port charges and introduce a new incentive scheme at Port Botany from 1 July 2021. The increase in port charges will be a...
LETTER TO THE DCN: Credit where credit is due
YOUR story on the recent regulatory blitz in Port Botany highlights the need for continuous safety vigilance. Yet unfortunately, it doesn’t give credit to the container transport...
Trade diversity mitigates pandemic effects at NZ port
THE Port of Napier’s revenue for the half year to 31 March 2021 rose 0.6% to $52.6m from $52.3m in the same period a year ago. The port’s total container trade of 135,000 TEU was...
Port partnership sees Cowboys Blitz Bowen
SCHOOL students in the Bowen region of Queensland will get an insight into what it takes to be a North Queensland Cowboy, as part of a program run by North Queesland Bulk Ports....
Port partners up for low-sulphur fuel oil supply
PORTS of Auckland and bp partner to secure low-sulphur fuel oil supplies for shipping through Auckland. Ports of Auckland subsidiary Seafuels and BP have reached an agreement to...
Joint operation at Botany nabs non-compliant trucks
TRANSPORT for NSW issued 28 defect notices, four drivers were issued infringement notices and two vehicles were found to be above their allowed maximum weight during a joint...
New firefighting vessels coming to Sydney Harbour and Port Botany
THE Port Authority of New South Wales has signed a $10-million contract for two new multipurpose firefighting vessels. Australian shipbuilder Birdon is to build the vessels at its...
Yet more PIAs announced for Patrick terminals
THE Maritime Union of Australia has given Patrick Terminals notice of yet another protected industrial action. The stevedore has warned of “possible impact” as a result of the...
Container trade through Port Botany still on a high
Container trade volumes through Port Botany continue to be well above last year, according to the latest trade statistics from NSW Ports. In April, a total of 227,555 TEU crossed...
Port CEO stepping down amid controversy
PORTS of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson will step down in his role at the port at the end of next month. The announcement comes after a damning report on safety at the port was released...
Container exhibition comes to Darwin
CONTAINER: the box that changed the world is coming to the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) in Darwin. Starting this week, the free, outdoor exhibition...
GPC’s community parklands shortlisted for award
GLADSTONE Ports Corporation has announced it has been shortlisted as a finalist for the International Association of Ports and Harbours sustainability awards for its community...
