Allow crew changes, insists IMO secretary-general
IN A statement issued ahead of the General Assembly of the United Nations, the secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization has called on governments to take swift...
Report claims “disconnect” in maritime companies’ gender policies
A “DISCONNECT” exists between what maritime companies say and do in the field of gender diversity, a new report maintains. The Diversity – Women in Maritime report, prepared by...
Imports boost Port Kembla trade
TRADE was up at Port Kembla on the back of a significant increase in imports, according to the latest trade statistics from NSW Ports. In July, non-containerised trade through the...
Patrick agrees to another half century at East Swanson
PATRICK Terminals has extended its lease at East Swanson Dock, securing its position at Port of Melbourne until 2066. The announcement came in a statement from Qube Holdings which...
Bilge rats go to work at Gladstone Marina
GLADSTONE Ports Corporation is contributing to keeping waterways clean at the Gladstone Marina, by offering more than 70 local boaties free, oil absorbent pillows to use in their...
New South Wales leads expected winter crop bounce back
THE Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics has released its latest crop report which forecasts an increase in winter crop production of 64% in 2020/21. It also...
Maersk makes Asia-Europe rail service permanent
MAERSK has announced that its Asia-Europe service is to be a permanent fixture, just over a year after its launch in August 2019. The ‘AE19 service’ is described as a combination...
Gladstone’s East Shores parkland gets royal nod
THE Governor of Queensland, the Honourable Paul de Jersey has given Gladstone Ports Corporation’s East Shores parklands the nod of approval after a royal tour on 8 September. The...
“Crisis point” for empty container management in Sydney
EMPTY container management in Sydney has reached “crisis point”, Container Transport Alliance Australia director Neil Chambers says. Mr Chambers said many empty container parks...
Wharfies call for nationalisation of Geelong oil refinery
THE Commonwealth government should consider a public takeover of Geelong oil refinery, rather than offer more taxpayer subsidies, the Maritime Union says. Nine News reported...
Botany’s container growth comes to an end
PORT Botany saw a quieter month in July with container throughput down from the previous month as well as the same period last year. Total container trade through Port Botany over...
Works program to increase diversified cargo at Mackay
THE Queensland government has unveiled its latest capital program for the port of Mackay with $17m in infrastructure projects over the next 12 months. The projects include...
Port of Melbourne extends partnership with Foodbank Victoria
VICTORIA’S fight against food insecurity is set to receive a much-needed boost, following the signing of a new three-year agreement between the Port of Melbourne and Foodbank...
OOCL goes west with peak-season service
THE confluence of peak southbound volumes, severe weather conditions, and ongoing industrial unrest has induced OOCL to launch a new weekly shuttle between Singapore and...
Townsville container throughput hits five month peak
CONTAINER throughput at the Port of Townsville reached almost 5000 TEU in July, falling short of the year’s high of 5920 that was achieved in February, but almost double that of...
