Barrister to review Lyttelton workplace culture
LYTTELTON Port Company has announced the appointment of Auckland barrister Maria Dew QC to review their workplace culture. This follows serious allegations raised both internally...
Green berthing area at major port
THE Port of Hamburg is the second major port to opt for sustainable mooring solutions development by Straatman BV. Solar panels provide power to quick-release mooring hook units...
Mackay welcomes first multi-purpose visitor for new FY year
A CONSIGNMENT of Caterpillar dump trucks and trays recently arrived at Port of Mackay, the first multi-purpose vessel to call at the Queensland port for the new financial year....
Pandemic boosts biosecurity efforts in Torres Strait
THE COVID-19 pandemic has unexpectedly boosted efforts to improve response capacity and capability in the Torres Strait region to keep Australia’s mainland free of exotic fruit...
Wild weather affects shipping
BAD weather has affected shipping operations around Sydney and the Hunter region, sources have confirmed. The Bureau of Meteorology reported strong winds and heavy rains at times...
New customs operating model to commence in UK
COMMENTING on the announcement by the UK government of the Border Operating Model that will take effect from the end of the Transition Period, the trade association for UK freight...
Port of Newcastle hires container “stalwart”
PORT of Newcastle has announced the appointment of Noel Dent as strategic development manager for the proposed Multi-purpose Deepwater Terminal project. Mr Dent has more than...
Gold Coast marine hub to score government money
THE Queensland government has announced it will deliver almost $1 million to develop Australia’s largest superyacht berthing facility on the Gold Coast. State development minister...
Ruby Princess inquiry a “smokescreen”, union claims
A NEW South Wales inquiry into the Ruby Princess fiasco has been branded a “smokescreen” aimed at concealing the state government’s failings, the International Transport Workers...
Container trade up slightly in Adelaide
CONTAINER throughput at the Port of Adelaide experienced a slight increase in June, according to the latest trade statistics available from Flinders Ports. The port’s throughput...
Shipment records tumble in the Pilbara
PILBARA Ports Authority has reported total annual throughput of 717.2m tonnes for the 2019-20 financial year, the highest annual figure yet recorded and marking the first time the...
Passenger train arrives at Port of Newcastle (with video)
GENERAL cargo vessel AAL Hong Kong arrived at the port on 5 July carrying two Waratah Series 2 trains, each comprising eight carriages. The cargo was able to take advantage of the...
Mineral sands exports herald new era for Weipa
TWO recent shipments of mineral sands from Weipa to China may mark the start of the significant new trade for Far North Queensland, proponents believe. North Queensland Bulk Ports...
Deputy PM welcomes Queensland maritime taskforce
AN ANNOUNCEMENT by the Queensland government of the creation of a Maritime Jobs Taskforce has been welcomed by Deputy Prime Minister and federal infrastructure minister Michael...
Taskforce targets Queensland maritime growth
A MARITIME Jobs Taskforce, aimed at reinvigorating shipping along the Queensland coast, has held its first meeting. Transport minister Mark Bailey established the Maritime Jobs...
