Tasmania and Bremen partner on hydrogen development
THE TASMANIAN government has signed a joint declaration of intent with Bremen, Germany to collaborate on green hydrogen development. The declaration of intent covers research,...
Long ship berths at Botany
CMA CGM Pelleas (IMO 9365788) became the longest ship to berth at Port Botany, at 350 metres LOA, when it arrived at the DP World terminal on Thursday (14 September). The...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 65
THE VEHICLE carrier Kariyushi Leader lost steering in Bass Strait this past week, and difficult weather conditions hampered emergency towage operations....
Pilbara ports handle nearly 63 million tonnes of cargo in August
PILBARA Ports Authority said its port handled a total monthly throughput of 62.8 million tonnes in August. PPA said the volumes were consistent with throughput in the same month...
POAL privatisation has downsides: MUNZ-commissioned report
A REPORT commissioned by the Maritime Union of New Zealand highlights some pitfalls that may befall a privatisation deal at the Ports of Auckland. The 27-page report said...
Ports Vic appoints interim CEO
PORTS Victoria welcomed Jacinta Mackey as interim chief executive officer this week. Ms Mackey’s appointment was announced to industry leaders on day two of the Ports Australia...
MSC to acquire stake in Hamburg logistics company
MSC, the largest container carrier by capacity, has agreed to acquire 49.9% of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik Aktiengesellschaft HHLA, a port terminal and logistics company. Under a...
Ports Australia BizOps conference kicks off in Geelong
THE PORT city of Geelong hosted leaders from ports around the country this week for the Ports Australia Business and Operations Conference. The biennial event, known to many as...
Southern Ports partners with Crime Stoppers to disrupt drug trade
SOUTHERN Ports has partnered with Crime Stoppers to encourage disruption of the illicit drug trade. Under the partnership, Southern Ports plans to share information with Crime...
ABF border blitz targets Port of Townsville
THE AUSTRALIAN Border Force was at Port of Townsville last week for what it called a “border blitz” aimed at pushing back against potential criminal activity in the supply chain....
ClassNK and consortium to develop ammonia bunkering tanker
CLASSNK is one of five organisations setting out to develop an ammonia-fuelled ammonia bunkering tanker for the port of Singapore. ClassNK, Consort Bunkers, Daihatsu Diesel,...
QLD port counting down to huge cruises
PORT of Townsville is counting the days until the first big cruise ship arrives after the completion of its Channel Upgrade Project. The first big cruise vessel to arrive at the...
Kariyushi Leader repaired after losing steering in Bass Strait
CAR carrier Kariyushi Leader has been repaired after losing steering in Bass Strait in rough weather last week. Kariyushi Leader is currently 67 kilometres (36 nautical miles)...
Sugar and grain exports surge at QLD port
TOTAL annual trade at the Port of Mackay dipped slightly in 2022/23, but the port experienced a surge in sugar and grain exports in that period. The multi-cargo port handled 3.51...
GeelongPort opens expressions of interest for Corio Quay South site
GEELONGPORT is taking expressions of interest for a 38,000 square metre port parcel, located next to the Spirit of Tasmania terminal and the GrainCorp facility. The port said the...
