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Australian ports fare extraordinarily badly in the World Bank container report – again

Major container ports in Australia have once again generally performed extraordinarily badly, according to data released by the World Bank. Out of approximately 400 ports,...
Major container ports in Australia have once again generally performed extraordinarily badly, according to data released by the World Bank. Out of approximately 400 ports, worldwide, Australian ports performed as follows: Worst: Fremantle. Rank: 366 out of 400. Performance: -74.4. Second worst: Port Botany (Sydney). Rank 351 out of 400. Performance: -56.0. Third worst: Brisbane....
June 12, 2026

No commercial justification for risking seafarer lives, says IMO Secretary General

The Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization, Arsenio Dominguez, has declared that no commercial or operational considerations can justify exposing seafarers to the level...
The Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization, Arsenio Dominguez, has declared that no commercial or operational considerations can justify exposing seafarers to the level of danger currently posed by the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz area. The Secretary General’s statement reads: “I am increasingly concerned by reports that vessels continue to attempt to...
June 12, 2026

Middle East Conflict: update of 12 June 2026

A severe threat still exists for the areas of the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Gulf of Oman, with a range attack threats possible...
A severe threat still exists for the areas of the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Gulf of Oman, with a range attack threats possible as the Iranian and American blockades are in effect. On 11 June 2026 the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corp declared that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to all traffic and...
June 12, 2026

Giant cranes have arrived for Hutchison

Hutchison Ports Sydney earlier this week welcomed the arrival of two giant new quay cranes to the Port Botany container terminal.  Built to service container...
Hutchison Ports Sydney earlier this week welcomed the arrival of two giant new quay cranes to the Port Botany container terminal.  Built to service container ships of the future with a capacity of over 15,000 TEU, these two behemoths can load and unload vessels with a beam of 23 shipping containers wide and can stack...
June 12, 2026

U.S. forces attack and disable three tankers; IMO condemns attack on the Settebello

U.S. naval forces have attacked and disabled three ships within the last week that were allegedly attempting to run the U.S. blockade on Iran. Marivex...
U.S. naval forces have attacked and disabled three ships within the last week that were allegedly attempting to run the U.S. blockade on Iran. Marivex On or about 08 June, U.S. Central Command (“Centcom”) disabled the Palau-flagged Marivex (IMO 9464156) as it transited international waters in the Gulf of Oman toward Iran.  An F/A-18 Super...
June 12, 2026

IMO’s Autonomous Ship Code Experience-Building Phase (EBP): Where Real Work Begins

When the IMO adopted the non-mandatory MASS Code in May 2026, it marked a historic moment. Shipping Australia’s CEO, Capt. Melwyn Noronha commented: “let’s be...
When the IMO adopted the non-mandatory MASS Code in May 2026, it marked a historic moment. Shipping Australia’s CEO, Capt. Melwyn Noronha commented: “let’s be honest, adopting the Code is the easy part in the entire process. The real test is whether it works when ships, systems, and people meet real-world conditions”. That challenge begins...
June 5, 2026

Australian ports fare extraordinarily badly in the World Bank container report – again

Major container ports in Australia have once again generally performed extraordinarily badly, according to data released by the World Bank. Out of approximately 400 ports,...
Major container ports in Australia have once again generally performed extraordinarily badly, according to data released by the World Bank. Out of approximately 400 ports, worldwide, Australian ports performed as follows: Worst: Fremantle. Rank: 366 out of 400. Performance: -74.4. Second worst: Port Botany (Sydney). Rank 351 out of 400. Performance: -56.0. Third worst: Brisbane....
June 12, 2026

No commercial justification for risking seafarer lives, says IMO Secretary General

The Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization, Arsenio Dominguez, has declared that no commercial or operational considerations can justify exposing seafarers to the level...
The Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization, Arsenio Dominguez, has declared that no commercial or operational considerations can justify exposing seafarers to the level of danger currently posed by the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz area. The Secretary General’s statement reads: “I am increasingly concerned by reports that vessels continue to attempt to...
June 12, 2026

Middle East Conflict: update of 12 June 2026

A severe threat still exists for the areas of the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Gulf of Oman, with a range attack threats possible...
A severe threat still exists for the areas of the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Gulf of Oman, with a range attack threats possible as the Iranian and American blockades are in effect. On 11 June 2026 the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corp declared that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to all traffic and...
June 12, 2026

Giant cranes have arrived for Hutchison

Hutchison Ports Sydney earlier this week welcomed the arrival of two giant new quay cranes to the Port Botany container terminal.  Built to service container...
Hutchison Ports Sydney earlier this week welcomed the arrival of two giant new quay cranes to the Port Botany container terminal.  Built to service container ships of the future with a capacity of over 15,000 TEU, these two behemoths can load and unload vessels with a beam of 23 shipping containers wide and can stack...
June 12, 2026

U.S. forces attack and disable three tankers; IMO condemns attack on the Settebello

U.S. naval forces have attacked and disabled three ships within the last week that were allegedly attempting to run the U.S. blockade on Iran. Marivex...
U.S. naval forces have attacked and disabled three ships within the last week that were allegedly attempting to run the U.S. blockade on Iran. Marivex On or about 08 June, U.S. Central Command (“Centcom”) disabled the Palau-flagged Marivex (IMO 9464156) as it transited international waters in the Gulf of Oman toward Iran.  An F/A-18 Super...
June 12, 2026

IMO’s Autonomous Ship Code Experience-Building Phase (EBP): Where Real Work Begins

When the IMO adopted the non-mandatory MASS Code in May 2026, it marked a historic moment. Shipping Australia’s CEO, Capt. Melwyn Noronha commented: “let’s be...
When the IMO adopted the non-mandatory MASS Code in May 2026, it marked a historic moment. Shipping Australia’s CEO, Capt. Melwyn Noronha commented: “let’s be honest, adopting the Code is the easy part in the entire process. The real test is whether it works when ships, systems, and people meet real-world conditions”. That challenge begins...
June 5, 2026

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October 10, 2026 @ 6:00pm
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Industry Gala Night 2026 – A Masquerade Affair Shipping Australia Limited Queensland is delighted to announce the return of our highly anticipated Industry Gala Night...
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Industry Gala Night 2026 – A Masquerade Affair Shipping Australia Limited Queensland is delighted to announce the return of our highly anticipated Industry Gala Night 2026. Following the outstanding success of last year’s sold-out event, we are excited to once again bring together industry leaders, valued partners, sponsors, and supporters for an unforgettable evening of...
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