NYK to develop Japan's first ammonia bunkering boom
NYK Line has agreed to take part in developing Japan’s first bunkering boom for ammonia. Under a basic agreement signed 16 August, NYK will work with TB Global Technologies, a...
Svitzer gears up for emergency exercise in QLD
SVITZER Australia is preparing for an emergency towage exercise in Cairns and Mourilyan. Svitzer is planning emergency response training in Far North Queensland on 29 and 30...
Höegh Autoliners to digitalise entire fleet
HÖEGH Autoliners has formalised an agreement to digitalise its entire fleet, including its new Aurora class vessels. Höegh’s agreement with Kongsberg Digital covers the remaining...
WW signs up to build four dual-fuel PCTCs
THE FIRST of four new 9350-CEU (car-equivalent unit) vessels are expected to be delivered to Wallenius Wilhelmsen in the second half of 2026. The ro-ro specialist signed a letter...
Wallenius Wilhelmsen reports big numbers in Q2
WALLENIUS Wilhelmsen’s second-quarter results – released on Tuesday (15 August) – showed the ro-ro specialist ocean carrier in a strong financial position. The company reported...
Extension works announced for Brisbane cruise terminal
PORT of Brisbane is extending the car park of the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal. The port will oversee delivery of the extension and the addition of and extra 340 parking...
Port of Hastings takes a step towards establishing renewable energy terminal
PORT of Hastings Corporation has submitted environmental referrals to the Victorian and Australian governments for the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal at the Old Tyabb...
Union welcomes offshore wind designation
THE MARITIME Union of Australia says maritime workers will benefit from investment and expansion of offshore renewable energy projects. The union welcomed the federal government’s...
TasPorts welcomes WISTA to Tasmania
TASPORTS and the CSIRO welcomed WISTA Australia to the Port of Hobart this week to re-invigorate the organisation in Tasmania. A networking event at the port saw a turnout of...
Local contract awarded for Spirit of Tasmania fit-out
A COMPANY based in Launceston has won the contract to supply carpets for all passenger and crew cabins on the new Spirit of Tasmania vessels. Rauma Marine Constructions’...
Aurizon posts mixed FY23 results, looks to rail containers south from Darwin
AUSTRALIAN rail operator Aurizon reported mixed financial results, with its total underlying EBITDA down 3% on the previous year to $1.428 billion. Meanwhile, the company’s...
Austal delivers 16th Guardian-class patrol boat
AUSTAL Australia has delivered its 16th Guardian-class patrol boat to the Australian Department of Defence. The Australian government gifted the vessel to the Federated States of...
MOL to crew and operate Japan's first arctic research icebreaker
TWO MOL subsidiaries have been chosen to supply crew for Japan’s first arctic research icebreaker and operate the vessel once it is delivered. MOL Ship Management and MOL Marine &...
Airline increases flight frequency, and cargo capacity, to QLD
CATHAY Pacific is increasing its direct services between Hong Kong and Brisbane from four to six per week. According to a statement from the Queensland government, the extra...
ARA launches strategy to increase numbers of women in rail
THE AUSTRALASIAN Railway Association on Thursday (9 August) released its three-year Women in Rail strategy aimed at increasing female participation in the industry to help ensure...
