Maritime border policy risks COVID outbreak, says union heavyweight
SEVEN cases of COVID-19 among crew of the iron ore bulker Vega Dream highlight the risk of an outbreak spreading into the community, MUA national president and WA branch state...
South Africa remains a top hotspot for cargo crime
TRANSPORT insurer TT Club and BSI have produced a report highlighting the risks of cargo theft with a focus on South Africa. The report, entitled Freight Crime in South African...
Maiden call by CMA CGM JACQUES SAADE in Singapore
CMA CGM’S new LNG-powered box ship, Jacques Saade, has made its maiden appearance in Singapore. The vessel is sailing on the French Asia Line 1 service that between Asia and...
Challenging times, but nothing like pre-1998, stevedores agree
INDUSTRIAL disputes are contributing to container terminal congestion, but the situation is far from being as bleak as the Australian waterfront pre-1998, stevedoring executives...
Productivity rises at Port Botany following end to industrial action
PRODUCTIVITY has risen at Port Botany following the end of industrial action, NSW Ports says. In a report on activity at both Port Botany and Port Kembla, NSW Ports chief...
Throughput surge at Pilbara Ports
PILBARA Ports Authority has delivered a total monthly throughput of 61.3m tonnes for September 2020. This represented 8% increase compared with the same month in 2019. Port...
CMA CGM Ural breaks another record in Victoria
WITH a nominal capacity of 10,622, the ANL-operated CMA CGM Ural, has broken another record at the Port of Melbourne with the highest TEU exchange in one call. On 22 September the...
New interim executive for Australian Cruise Association
THE Australian Cruise Association has announced several new interim appointments to its executive committee ahead of the annual meeting which will now be held on 25 November. The...
Awards nominations deadline looms
TIME is running out to nominate for the 25th Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards, with the closing date of 30 October fast approaching. The event is proudly sponsored...
Qube downplays Moorebank deal commentary
QUBE Holdings has moved to end dampen speculation it has been made a monster offer by LOGOS Property Group for Moorebank Logistics Park. A report in The Australian talked of a...
Human-technology interface poses risks for harbour masters, conference hears
TECHNOLOGY overload risks creating an unhealthy level of multitasking for harbour masters and port operators, an online gathering has heard. David Shennan, harbour master at...
GPC helps keep local apprentices afloat
GLADSTONE Ports Corporation will be taking a diesel fitter and an electrical apprentice onboard over the next few weeks at the RG Tanna Coal Terminal and will cover all training...
BUDGET: Freight movers welcome air freight support
ONGOING support for the International Freight Assistance Mechanism has been welcomed by industry groups and entities associated with the cross-border movement of goods. The IFAM...
Ports policies crucial ahead of Queensland poll
PORTS must be to the forefront of policy for whoever forms the next government of Queensland, a leading industry group says. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk this week visited...
Transport industry bodies come together on improving standards
A MEMORANDUM of understanding signed by the National Road Freighters Association and the Transport Workers’ Union aims to “fight for an industry that is safe and sustainable”. The...
