Fortescue records rise in half yearly shipments
MINERALS company Fortescue Metals Group has announced its results for the first half of the 2020 financial year, with iron ore shipments of 88.6m tonnes proving a highlight. This...
QLD govt pushes for Navy centre at Cairns
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the Morrison government needs to immediately confirm its plans for the Cairns Marine Precinct, following the identification of Cairns...
Barge arrives to help with KEA Trader removal
A CRANE barge from the Shanghai Salvage Company has arrived in Nouméa, New Caledonia, as part of efforts to clean up the remnants of the KEA TRADER vessel. KEA TRADER ran aground...
First portal slewing crane commences work in the US
THE first rail mounted gantry harbour crane has commenced operation in the United States, after its recent delivery by manufacturer Liebherr Maritime Cranes. The customer North...
Maersk seeks to lift stay of proceedings
A COMPANY part-owned by Maersk has applied to lift a stay of proceedings in a Federal Court action against NSW Ports. Maersk subsidiary APM Terminals has a 50% stake in Mayfield...
Japanese delegation tours Port Botany
NSW Ports recently hosted a delegation of 35 visitors from the Port of Osaka in Japan for an informative presentation and guided tour of Port Botany. According to NSW Ports, their...
Union and shipping line at odds over virus risk
WATERFRONT workers fear they are being put at risk from container ships from China, according to the Maritime Union. The MUA has issued a statement saying workers at Webb Dock...
Flinders Ports CEO to speak at Adelaide lunch
FLINDERS Port Holdings chief executive Stewart Lammin has been confirmed as guest speaker at the first International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (Australia) lunch for...
World trip for hydrogen-fuelled vessel
IN 2020, the first hydrogen-powered vessel to be self-sufficient in energy is set to complete the longest offshore crossings in her history, which will take her as far as Tokyo...
Port of Townsville to Mt Isa connection restored
THE Townsville – Mt Isa rail line is back in business following a two-week closure due to heavy flooding. A train left Townsville on Monday night after crews certified it was safe...
New agreement between Kalmar and VICT
A NEW “parts care” agreement between Kalmar and Victoria International Container Terminal will, over the next three years, cover the availability of Kalmar genuine spare parts for...
Gladstone invites entries into annual painting prize
BUDDING Picassos of all ages have their paint brushes at the ready, with close to 20 people already registered to take part in the highly anticipated Paint the Port annual art...
Gladstone tug boat maintenance under fire
THE Maritime Union of Australia has issued a statement that claims to “blow the whistle” on a series of purported engine explosions on tug boats at the Port of Gladstone during...
Pilbara weathers the storm
KEY dry bulk ports in the north-west appear to have escaped the fury of Tropical Cyclone Damien over the weekend. In a statement, Pilbara Ports Authority said Port of Dampier...
Port Cyber Security Forum established
EXPERTS in the field of cyber security have gathered in Melbourne to establish the Port Cyber Security Forum. Port of Melbourne invited port operators to a meeting to establish...
