“Unprecedented change” behind DPWA fee hikes
STEVEDORE DP World Australia says increasing costs and declining tariffs have led to a decision to increase the Infrastructure Access Charge for road and rail operators at its...
Fee hikes prompt regulation calls
AN INDUSTRY body has called for regulatory intervention following the latest round of infrastructure fees implemented by stevedore DPWA. Freight and Trade Alliance / Australian...
LETTER TO THE DCN: Who's next?
ANY bets on how long it will take the other stevedores to follow DPWA and discover that they also "face a dynamic and evolving market with unprecedented change, major investment...
Solid start but opportunities missed in freight plan
A LACK of coastal shipping targets in the NSW Freight and Ports Plan represents a missed opportunity, according to Shipping Australia. SAL chief executive Rod Nairn praised...
Report backs infrastructure fees
A REPORT prepared by consultancy farrierswier has backed the use of landside surcharges by stevedores in the Australian market. The expert report on charging issues for container...
THE GRILL: Jonathan Lafforgue
Jonathan Lafforgue discusses his diverse role at NSW Ports, his career journey, travel for work, personal interests, and favourite places. What does your job entail, what do you...
Infrastructure access charges essential, says Scurrah
DP WORLD Australia CEO Paul Scurrah has told Ports Australia Biennial Conference delegates the stevedores’ infrastructure access charges are a necessity to keep the entire supply...
DUKC technology taught at Melbourne Uni
CASE studies of OMC International’s DUKC technology are being taught at the University of Melbourne as part of a partnership in the area of Under Keel Clearance management....
“Threading the needle” at Port Hedland
PILBARA Ports Authority chief executive, Roger Johnston, has outlined just how they ensure absolute maximum export productivity at Port Hedland. The West Australian port is a...
