Profits up and volumes down at Port of Tauranga
PORT of Tauranga has reported an increase in revenue and profit for the 2023 financial year despite cargo volumes falling in the second half. The North Island port posted a group...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 62
IN THE news this week, pilots at the port of Brisbane called off a strike against their employer Poseidon Sea Pilots....
Approval withdrawn from Nuyina's Tasman Bridge transit
TASPORTS has withdrawn its conditional approval for icebreaker Nuyina to sail under the Tasman Bridge to refuel in Hobart. A non-standard vessel assessment has found the...
Qube posts "strong" set of results for FY23
QUBE has reported an increase in earnings and revenue for the 2023 financial year, driven largely by high volumes in its logistics business. The company reported a full-year...
Empty container park trial highlights benefits of automation
A REPORT from the Department of Transport and Container Transport Alliance Australia found higher automation at empty container parks could boost truck turnaround times by 32%....
Pilots call off strike in Brisbane
PILOTS at the port of Brisbane have withdrawn plans for industrial action on Thursday. They had intended to stop work for 24 hours in a dispute against employer Poseidon Sea...
NYK buys stake in car terminal
NYK has acquired a 25% stake in an Indonesian car terminal operator. Patimban International Car Terminal (PICT) is based at the port of Patimban, which has been under construction...
PacTow GM's channel swim triples fundraising target
A FUNDRAISING swim across the English Channel by Pacific Towing general manager Neil Papenfus has raised more than three times the original target. Mr Papenfus is preparing to...
Medlog to acquire Botany-based transport operator
MEDLOG has announced plans to acquire Port Botany-based transport operator Trojan Transport. Medlog, a logistics and supply chain operator, said the acquisition would complement...
Svitzer designing methanol-powered tug
DENMARK-based towage provider Svitzer has launched the second phase of its project to design what it says will be the world’s first methanol hybrid fuel cell tug. Svitzer said it...
VICT receives ASCs
VICTORIA International Container Terminal has received a delivery of six automated stacking cranes. VICT purchased the equipment as part of an ongoing expansion projects. The new...
Major works for Port Botany Rail Duplication to commence
A RAIL bridge deck will be demolished and a new one installed as part of the Botany Rail Duplication project. The works will be carried out over five days. Freight services will...
Port Authority of NSW hosts operations forum
THE PORT Authority of New South Wales on Thursday (17 August) hosted an all-day forum for stakeholders in port operations in Sydney Harbour and Port Botany. The Safe and Efficient...
NQBP welcomes new CEO
NORTH Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) has announced the appointment of Brendan Webb as its new Chief Executive Officer. Brendan Webb, incoming CEO of NQBP and outgoing...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 61
IN THE news this week, the CEO of Ports Victoria announced his resignation. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5kwaLRsZBbpHljoyydM6ai?si=2443c9a60ece41eb Also this week, Port of...
