Gladstone apprentices raise money for local causes
OVER the past 12 months, the Apprentice and Trainee group from Gladstone Ports Corporation has raised $7378, which it will donate to a range of local charities. Acting CEO Craig...
Virgin delivers protective equipment
IN APRIL, Virgin Atlantic has successfully partnered with the Department of Health and Social Care and the NHS, operating nine cargo-only flights from Shanghai to London Heathrow,...
Support for ‘Maersk Bridge’ operation in Copenhagen
DENMARK’S efforts to control the spread of coronavirus have been significantly aided by the rapid supply of medical equipment to Danish hospitals from around the world, with...
Chorus of ship horns on International Workers’ Day
INTERNATIONAL Workers’ Day will be marked by the sound of ship horns at 1200 hours on Friday in solidarity with seafarers. Port of Newcastle’s David Allan dredger will sound its...
Staff changes at VICT as pandemic bites
VICTORIA International Container Terminal has announced a series of changes to its business in light of “challenging business prospects” for the 2020 third quarter. Roles that...
Input sought on panel for inland rail flood modelling
THE federal and Queensland governments are calling for public consultation on the draft terms of reference for an independent panel of expert hydrologists and engineers to inform...
Industry groups buoyant about COVID-19 recovery
A STUDY of Victorian Transport Association and Victorian Waste Management Association members has suggested the transport, waste and recycling sectors are reasonably upbeat about...
Truckie mental and physical health in TV focus
A NEW video series by Whiteline Television aimed at truck drivers covers topics such as mental health, nutrition and exercise. Road safety and freight transport assistant minister...
ALC applauds government air freight assistance
THE Australian Logistics Council says the announcement a network of 15 air freight service providers and freight forwarders has been established by the federal government will...
Ruby Princess crew and Illawarra community thanked by cruise company
PRINCESS Cruises president Jan Swartz has applauded the crew of Ruby Princess for their “strength and fortitude” as the ship prepares to depart Port Kembla. Ms Swartz also thanked...
MESSAGE FROM AMSA: Float-free EPIRBs on their way
A REMINDER that from 1 January 2021, float-free emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) will be mandatory on certain types of domestic commercial vessels. This change...
Changes announced to Shipping Australia’s Victoria State Committee
SHIPPING Australia would like to wholeheartedly thank Rod Begley for his leadership as our State Chairman for Victoria over the past two years. Rod assumed the role as of January...
Senior appointment for freight company
FREIGHT and courier company CouriersPlease has appointed its first chief commercial offer to oversee the merge of the sales and marketing team and further align the company’s...
Government stimulus measures: what you need to know
Here is a summary of the government’s latest stimulus measures related to individuals and businesses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 1. $66.1bn Stimulus Package The federal...
COVID-19 committee formation key to ending Hutchison / union stoush
THE formation of a COVID-19 committee with workplace representatives was key to resolving a dispute at Port Botany between Hutchison Port Holdings and the Maritime Union. As was...
