Uni-port partnership recognised
A LONG-running partnership between North Queensland Bulk Ports and James Cook University has been recognised with the two entities receiving an award for getting the “right...
More than meets the eye: transformer arrives in Townsville
SECURING ongoing electricity to the Ingham region of North Queensland is the objective of bringing a new electricity transformer to Townsville. The transformer was shipped to Port...
Improved access for heavy vehicles at Port Botany
PEAK body Road Freight NSW has worked with Transport for NSW to develop a Notice allowing increased mass for container related vehicles moving to and from Port Botany. The draft...
NZ port records profit on the back of cargo growth
PORT of Tauranga continues to consolidate its position as New Zealand’s international hub port, with transhipment increasing 11.2% in 2018/19. The port handled more than 26.9m...
Call goes out for new maritime cadets
PORT Authority of New South Wales says it is seeking the next young seafarer to join its two-year cadet program. The Sponsored Deck Cadet Program is a two-year course helping...
Mighty harbour crane deployed at port
PORT Esbjerg in Denmark has added to its crane fleet with the arrival of a Liebherr LHM 800 one of the largest mobile harbour cranes in the world. The new machine has a total...
MOU to boost case for Bundaberg port infrastructure
A MEMORANDUM of understanding between Gladstone Ports Corporation and Sugar Terminals Limited is expected to boost the business case for new infrastructure at Bundaberg. GPC...
$20m for Cairns wharves to welcome bigger cruise ships
QUEENSLAND transport minister Mark Bailey and Member for Cairns Michael Healy have announced a $20m contract to modernise the Port of Cairns’ six wharves, which were built more...
Port connectivity emphasised in rail conference
INTERCONNECTIVITY is crucial in ensuring the success of Inland Rail, organisers of a conference in Toowoomba concluded. The 2019 Inland Rail Conference last week was presented by...
Thousands attend Port of Mackay 80th anniversary
OLD Mulherin Park was a sea of families, music and laughter as part of celebrations to mark the Port of Mackay 80th Anniversary on Sunday 25 August. More than 3,000 people...
Industrial action at HPH Sydney
HUTCHISON Port Holdings has confirmed a strike at its Port Botany operation on Thursday as the Maritime Union (part of the CFMMEU) advances its claims regarding an enterprise...
Qube delivers earnings growth across all divisions
LOGISTICS provider Qube has delivered another positive result with FY19 earnings growth across all divisions and net profit after tax up 15.4% to $123.2m. Other results included...
ANL updates Australia to south-east Asia services
ANL has announced a renewed set of services for the AAX1 and AAX2 south-east Asia services, through a joint-partnership between ANL, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk Line and ONE. The enhanced...
Marine surveyors to gather in Canberra
THE AUSTRALASIAN Institute of Marine Surveyors will hold their 2019 Biennial Conference in Canberra on 18 October. The event is to be held at the Canberra Hyatt. According to...
Ship-to-shore crane upgrades for Moroccan container terminal
PART of Kalmar’s Q3 2019 order book, a lucrative deal has been made with long-term customer EUROGATE Tanger in Morocco to upgrade the capabilities of four ZPMC ship-to-shore...
