Social licence and the rollout of infrastructure
A NEW report from Infrastructure Partnerships Australia and LEK Consulting calls for an increased focus on social licence in the planning, procurement, and operation of...
Gladstone Maritime Museum to reopen in East Shores precinct
GLADSTONE Ports Corporation has announced construction is about to start on a new home for the local Maritime Museum at East Shores. The Gladstone Maritime Museum will join the...
Svitzer announces appointment of new global CEO
SVITZER has announced the appointment of Kasper Friis Nilaus as its new global chief executive, succeeding Henriette Thygesen. Mr Nilaus, 44, is currently vice president and...
“Big issues” discussed at Asian Shipowners’ AGM
THE Asian Shipowners’ Association held its 29th Annual General Meeting on 28 May, hosted by David Parmeter, who is chairman of both ASA and Maritime Industry of Australia Limited....
Voluntary Performance Model “disappointing”, shippers say
A VOLUNTARY scheme aimed at reining in soaring stevedore charges in Melbourne has been labelled “disappointing” by a key industry organisation. The Voluntary Port of Melbourne...
Sea freight tobacco smugglers thwarted in hefty haul
AUSTRALIAN Border Force officers have detected and seized 660 kilograms of chewing and loose leaf tobacco, while also arresting a man allegedly involved in a smuggling attempt....
APL England detained, inadequate lashings cited
THE Australian Maritime Safety Authority has officially detained the APL England in Brisbane, citing inadequate lashing arrangements. As previously reported in Daily Cargo News,...
“Transparency, fairness and certainty” aim of Melbourne Voluntary Performance Model
LANDSIDE operators carrying freight at the Port of Melbourne may enjoy greater transparency, fairness and certainty regarding infrastructure charges and terminal access fees. This...
Port Authority and Svitzer sign towage agreement
PORT Authority of NSW has announced the signing of a non-exclusive towage licence with Svitzer Australia for towage services in the ports of Sydney Harbour and Botany Bay. This...
Giant box ship transits Suez Canal
HMM Algeciras, believed to be the world’s largest container ship, recently made its first transit of the Suez Canal. On hand to witness this event was Admiral Osama Rabie chairman...
APL England: questions answered by operator
A SPOKESPERSON for ANL speaks with Daily Cargo News about the APL England incident and what is to happen now What is the condition of the ship? All vessels’ equipment is in good...
Gladstone getting the community behind ‘Active August’
GLADSTONE Ports Corporation has announced an ‘Active August’ campaign instead of the usual Botanic to Bridge fun run which can’t be held due to COVID-19 restrictions. Acting CEO...
Foul weather in NSW causes port delays
A RUN of rough weather has caused delays to both containerised and bulk shipping in New South Wales over the weekend and the start of the new week. A spokesperson for the Port...
Mid West Ports announces pandemic recovery plan
MID WEST Ports Authority recently began the implementation of its Beyond COVID-19 Recovery Plan. The plan outlines “the strategy and necessary actions” that will transition MWPA’s...
Brisbane wharfies make essential donations to at-need school students
DOZENS of students in the Wynnum area have received tablet computers or other essential supplies to allow them to undertake home-schooling during the COVID-19 crisis, thanks to...
