ICTSI sees big life from terminal operations
MANILA-based International Container Terminal Services, Inc. has posted a 15% increase in revenue from port operations in 2024 to US$2.74 billion, well up from 2023’s US$2.39...
Alfred: the waiting game
WITH Tropical Cyclone Alfred adopting a peripatetic approach to inflicting itself on Brisbane and environs, the shipping and port industry has little option other than to wait out...
Engage filling North Queensland slots
ENGAGE Marine has procured a second tug for mid-year deployment to the port of Mourilyan, when the company takes over towage contracts in several North Queensland ports. In...
Mackay passes two million milestone
NORTH Queensland Bulk Ports is emphasising the increasing role of the port of Mackay in the state’s global connections, highlighted by a new trade milestone. Rising grain exports...
Work to make Burnie berthing sweet
TASPORTS is preparing to begin restitution works at Burnie’s Berth 4, the Strait Link ro-ro terminal. Last August TasPorts was forced to impose restrictions on parts of Strait...
Port Hedland hydrographic survey warning
MARINERS are warned that Port Hedland will carry out its annual hydrographic survey, starting on 7 March, expected to be complete on 20 March. Harbour master East (Port Hedland),...
Ports North heralds cruise season record
PORTS North has is expecting a record cruise season for Cairns with 99 ships expected to visit the port this year. The port is on track to see a 22% increase in passenger and crew...
Newcastle Clean Energy Precinct progresses with EIS engagement
PORT of Newcastle has launched into community engagement on the development of its Clean Energy Precinct environmental impact statement (EIS). The community engagement process...
Sea trials a breeze for Newcastle TRAnsverse tug
THE FIRST of two new Newcastle-bound Svitzer tugs has exceeded expectations during sea trials in Türkiye. Svitzer Barrington hit the water in late January, and while there is...
Ports Australia calls for national action on cybersecurity
PORTS Australia has called for a consultative forum to be set up as part of a strategy to strengthen the national supply chain against cyber threats. Addressing the Parliamentary...
PoM, Boskalis dredge up 12-year deal
THE PORT of Melbourne (PoM) has signed a new, 12-year maintenance dredging contract with Dutch specialist Boskalis. PoM said although this new agreement – which became effective...
Port Hedland cleared as tropical low nears coast
Port of Port Hedland being cleared as a tropical low tracks toward the WA coast. Pilbara Ports Authority advised this morning (11 February) that it had started clearing vessels...
TasPorts celebrates Hobart cruise milestone
TASPORTS has welcomed the 1.5 millionth cruise passenger into Port of Hobart since the state’s modern cruise era began in 2013. The passenger arrived aboard Disney Wonder, which...
FNQ floods hit land links, again
THE PORT of Townsville remains open but road and rail operators are scrambling to find alternative arrangements following the flooding of rail lines and the collapse of a key...
Accreditation puts Southern Ports in world top 5
SOUTHERN Ports in Western Australia has become only the fifth port in the world to achieve ISO certification for its asset management system. It joins the Port of Melbourne, along...
