Port of Brisbane supports research on whale migration in shipping lanes
PORT of Brisbane and Griffith University are studying interactions between migrating whales and vessels, including cargo ships, off the Queensland coast. The project extends an...
Aussie program to create supply-chain talent pipeline
A NEW project in Victoria is aiming to build a supply-chain recruitment pipeline for women and young people. Deakin University researchers are working with the Geelong Region...
Change in local leadership at DHL Global Forwarding
DHL Global Forwarding announced Niki Frank would step in to the role of CEO for DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacific. The move comes after the current CEO, Kelvin Leung, announced...
New leadership and committees at WISTA
WISTA International has announced new leadership, two new committees and a membership milestone. The association formally ratified its group of committee chairs for the 2023-2024...
Stricken containership berths in Wellington
THE STRICKEN containership Shiling berthed in CentrePort Wellington on Tuesday after being towed in from Tasman Bay. The ship broke down off the coast of New Zealand earlier this...
New CEO at trucking association
THE AUSTRALIAN Trucking Association has appointed Mathew Munro as its new CEO. Mr Munro is currently the executive director of the Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters...
Port backs communities for national volunteer week
PORT of Brisbane staff recently volunteered in mentorship roles, re-vegetation and farm activities in Queensland as part of national volunteer week. The port said 26 employees...
AMWS holds function in Sydney
ON Tuesday 16 May, Australian Mariners Welfare Society held a function for AMWS members and representatives of the seafarer welfare community in Sydney. The event was preceded by...
Maritime charities to launch leadership training for seafarers
THE NAUTICAL Institute has partnered with The Seafarers’ Charity to develop training around the leadership and management skills of seafarers and those working ashore. The two...
AMSA leads maritime search for missing crew
THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority is co-ordinating a multinational search effort involving several merchant ships for the crew of a Chinese fishing boat. AMSA understands...
International Day for Women in Maritime marked in Newcastle
THE SECOND International Day for Women in Maritime was marked today in Newcastle with an event where women in the industry shared their stories and ways forward were discussed....
Industry talks biosecurity, budget and ports at IFCBAA conference
THE IFCBAA National Conference 2023 was a platform for vibrant discussion and some tough questions from the industry. The annual International Forwarders & Customs Brokers...
Wreck discovery a reminder of maritime dangers and reform
GOVERNMENT and the maritime community say the discovery of the Blythe Star shipwreck is a reminder of the dangers faced by Australia's maritime workers. The CSIRO on Monday (15...
Scurrah joins Australasian Rail Association board
PACIFIC National managing director and CEO Paul Scurrah has joined the Australasian Railway Association board as a general director. Mr Scurrah’s board appointment comes as the...
Maersk Tankers welcomes new CEO
MAERSK Tankers as appointed a new CEO as the previous chief executive takes the helm at Maersk Supply Service. Tina Revsbech is now the CEO of Maersk Tankers, replacing Christian...
