Gladstone Ports welcomes new apprentices
FOURTEEN new apprentices and trainees will begin their careers at Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC). One of Central Queensland’s largest employers, GPC says it is investing in...
WA freight chair stands down
CHAIR of the Freight and Logistics Council of WA (FLCWA) board, Megan McCracken, praised for her role during COVID-19 and her work on strengthening the resilience of the east-west...
Close Encounter of the MUA kind
THE MARITIME Union of Australia is maintaining its campaign against Carnival Cruise Lines in Australia, demanding the unionisation of the crews on Group ships operating in local...
Training pathways delivering local jobs at NQBP
FOR Luke Reeves, starting a plumbing apprenticeship at North Queensland Bulk Ports marks “a major new chapter”. “I’m keen to build my skills across all areas of the plumbing...
Research highlights “strategic divide” between supply chain management levels
NEW research from consultancy Prological has revealed “a distinct divide” in the Australian supply chain sector between senior executives prioritising future growth and middle...
Fancy running away to sea?
THE CSIRO is calling for applications to join Australia’s Marine National Facility (MNF) — also known as the research vessel Investigator — for ocean research sea time in the...
Qube workers protest over pay and conditions
TRANSPORT Workers’ Union (TWU) protests against Qube have proceeded in Melbourne, despite the Western Australian branch withdrawing from proposed industrial action. A small group...
Unions rally at Station Pier
UNIONISTS have rallied at Station Pier to protest conditions of crew members working for Carnival Cruises in Australian waters. As reported this week in DCN, the Maritime Union of...
Carnival rejects MUA push
CARNIVAL Australia has stridently dismissed a campaign by unions led by the MUA to force the cruise giant to employ local crews. The MUA has been joined its campaign — which has...
WiseTech acquires Centre for Customs and Excise Studies
WISETECH has announced it has agreed to acquire the Centre for Customs and Excise Studies, a provider of training, education and research in customs and border management....
Chair and deputy chair of ARTC reappointed
THE AUSTRALIAN government has appointed Peter Duncan AM as chair and Collette Burke as deputy chair of the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) Board, each for further...
TasPorts chief executive to step down
With additional reporting by Dale Crisp TASPORTS has announced chief executive Anthony Donald will depart his role in March 2026. Chair Greg McCann said the board had accepted Mr...
Retired admiral joins ATSB
THE APPOINTMENT of Vice Admiral (retired) Russell Crane to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau has been welcomed by chief commissioner and chief executive Angus Mitchell. The...
Maritime unionists join forces across the Tasman
THE MARITIME Union of Australia (MUA) has confirmed a memorandum of agreement with the Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) to tackle ongoing shared struggles on either side of...
Port of Hastings announces new CFO
FORMER South East Water executive Kim Lamden has commenced her new role as Port of Hastings chief financial officer. The Port of Hastings Corporation (PoHC) announced on 10...
