WFS joins the relief effort to help save lives in Italy
WORLDWIDE Flight Services is expediting the handling of time-sensitive materials destined for hospitals and medical centres in Italy. In recent days, this included handling cargo...
VTA stresses need for “exceptional hygiene”
THE VICTORIAN Transport Association has reminded members and every transport operator and business that works in freight and logistics to practice “exceptional hygiene” in order...
CBFCA cancels upcoming regional forums
IN line with government advice, the Customs Brokers and Forwarders Council of Australia has issued an update on its plans for upcoming industry events. “The health and well being...
VTS solution to improve safety at fogbound Peruvian port
THE port of Callao on Peru’s main harbour will install a vessel traffic service solution from technology group Wärtsilä. Dense fog and haze are a consistent challenge for Callao’s...
VTA urges patience as supply chains respond to record demand
THE CEO of the peak industry group representing freight and logistics operators has urged patience from shoppers as transport operators nationally work overtime to help...
COVID: Remember the plight of seafarers, says ITF rep
CORONAVIRUS is causing particular hardship for seafarers, International Transport Workers Federation representative Dean Summers says. Mr Summers said the cruise ship sector was...
“Perfect storm” brewing for trucking workforce
A COMBINATION of factors is leading to “a perfect storm” regarding supply of truck drivers to the Australian transport sector, supply chain labour specialist Labourforce says....
What lies beneath…
RAISING awareness of the risks posed by dangerous marine fauna is the aim of a Safety Alert issued by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. According to AMSA, Australian...
Cruise ship to make extended stay in Tauranga
IT IS rare for a cruise ship to spend more than one night at Port of Tauranga in New Zealand – but there will be no passengers on board on this occasion. The 286-metre Noordam and...
Cruise industry steps up efforts to prevent coronavirus spread
THE Cruise Lines International Association issued a statement on Saturday, following a roundtable discussion with United States vice president Mike Pence and acting homeland...
Biosecurity dogs continue ‘pawsome’ record
BIOSECURITY detector dogs continued their outstanding work last year, screening incoming passengers and goods for biosecurity risk items at airports, mail centres and sea ports....
A challenging review of maritime support for human rights
LONDON-BASED advocacy group Human Rights at Sea has issued a new independent briefing note and report on the state of play for the incorporation of business and human rights...
PBPL and Cunard celebrate International Women’s Day
PORT of Brisbane and cruise line Cunard have combined to celebrate International Women’s Day on-board Cunard’s flagship Queen Mary 2 to recognise the valuable contribution of...
AMSA releases fatigue guidelines to prevent accidents at sea
THE Australian Maritime Safety Authority has released “a practical set of guidelines” for managing and reducing the risk of fatigue at sea in a push to improve the safety and...
League legend talks safety with waterfront workers
RUGBY league legend Shane Webcke has met with workers at Patrick Terminals' Fremantle operation to talk about safety and how “one snap decision” can change lives forever. Webcke...
