MUA announces more Patrick industrial action
THE Maritime Union of Australia is again ratcheting up its campaign of industrial action against Patrick Terminals. The union announced a series of new work stoppages at Patrick’s...
IATA appoints new global head of cargo
THE International Air Transport Association announced the appointment of Brendan Sullivan as its head of global cargo, with immediate effect. Mr Sullivan has worked in air cargo...
KOTUG signs agreement with AMC Search
AMC SEARCH, the training and consultancy division of the Australian Maritime College, has signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a long-term strategic partnership with...
Inland Rail acting CEO announced, Wankmuller to depart this month
INLAND Rail CEO Richard Wankmuller is departing the role on 30 July. He announced his departure from the role in February. Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) chairman Warren...
Australia’s first uncrewed surface vessel operators course
IN an Australian first, AMC Search - the training and consultancy division of the Australian Maritime College - has delivered uncrewed surface vessel operator training at the...
Freight Minister Melissa Horne headlines transport women’s event
VICTORIAN freight and ports minister Melissa Horne has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at the Victorian Transport Association’s Annual Women’s Lunch, being held on 29 July...
Australian Mariners’ Welfare Society calls for seafarers to be given access to vaccine
THE Australian Mariners’ Welfare Society is the latest local industry body to call for seafarers to be provided with access to COVID-19 vaccines. The organisation on Friday sent a...
New appointment for Health Heads in Trucks & Sheds
HEALTHY Heads in Trucks & Sheds has announced the appointment of a new director of industry relations and program management. The new appointee, Melissa Weller, brings with her...
World Maritime theme for 2022 is about going green
“NEW technologies for greener shipping” is the World Maritime theme for 2022, reflecting the need to support a green transition of the maritime sector into a sustainable future,...
AMC Search launches training courses for tanker industry
THE training and consultancy division of the Australian Maritime College has developed a range of online training courses to support the maritime tanker industry. The snap back in...
New Victorian state-wide ports body in operation
THE newly formed Ports Victoria – an amalgamation of the Victorian Regional channels Authority and Victorian Ports Corporation (Melbourne) – began operations last week....
General manager for Poseidon Sea Pilots announced
CAPTAIN Robert Buck has been at the helm of Poseidon Sea Pilots since 1 July as the general manager. PSP’s new general manager has more than 45 years of experience in the...
VICT and unions reach agreement
ENTERPRISE agreement negotiations have come to an end between the Victoria International Container Terminal and unions, including the Australian Maritime Officers Union; the...
Ports Australia joins Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds
PORTS Australia has joined Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds as members to continue the promotion of mental health and wellbeing of transport and logistics workers. Healthy Heads in...
The new shipping container office
AN innovative twist on a traditional work site solution, from shipping container company Royal Wolf, is set to boost efficiency for a raft of industries including mining,...
