Exports drive Darwin's second quarter trade
TOTAL throughput at Darwin Port experienced an increase in the second quarter, according to the latest trade statistics available from the port. This was achieved on the back of...
New CEO appointed for Western Sydney Airport
SIMON Hickey has been announced as the new chief executive of Western Sydney Airport. He comes to the role with an extensive pedigree as a former Qantas International chief...
Discussion paper to form basis of Victorian ports policy review
A DISCUSSION paper aimed at prompting analysis of Victorian ports policy has been released for public comment. The paper is to form the basis of an independent review. Announcing...
WA government announces multi-million dollar infrastructure spend for Geraldton port
WESTERN Australian ports minister Alannah MacTiernan says an $11.6m infrastructure spend at Geraldton Port will allow for an increase in exports of mineral sands and concentrates....
IR action to hit DPWA terminals
WHARFIES are to take protected industrial action next week at the DPWA terminals at Fremantle, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. This follows a lack of progress between the company...
Grains conference goes virtual
‘RESILIENCE and reinvention’ is the theme of this year’s Australian Grains Industry Conference, an event usually held in Melbourne but this year to be conducted in online format....
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...
