To build or not to build – that is again the question
Dr Terry O’Brien AM, Executive Director, OMC International, discusses the factors in deciding whether to build additional bulk port capacity.
Dr Terry O’Brien AM, Executive Director, OMC International, discusses the factors in deciding whether to build additional bulk port capacity.
March 25, 2021
Anti-Khapra Beetle rules must not hinder or harm the vital interests of Australia’s international trade
Australia's ability to carry out international trade, and therefore the ability of ships to arrive and depart in good time, must not be hindered by...
Australia's ability to carry out international trade, and therefore the ability of ships to arrive and depart in good time, must not be hindered by anti-Khapra Beetle rules.
March 19, 2021
Sustainable competition in harbour towage – how do we get there?
David Fethers, managing director of Smit Lamnalco, writes to discuss methods of towage provision in Australian ports.
David Fethers, managing director of Smit Lamnalco, writes to discuss methods of towage provision in Australian ports.
March 19, 2021
Minister for Transport and Roads, Andrew Constance, to speak at SAL Luncheon
Exciting news from Shipping Australia! NSW Minister for Transport and Roads, Andrew Constance has agreed to speak a SAL Luncheon! Details to follow.
Exciting news from Shipping Australia! NSW Minister for Transport and Roads, Andrew Constance has agreed to speak a SAL Luncheon! Details to follow.
March 19, 2021
Demystifying damage and demurrage claims
Can a shipowner make a claim against a charterer for damages, in addition to a claim for demurrage? Yes, says the English Commercial Court.
Can a shipowner make a claim against a charterer for damages, in addition to a claim for demurrage? Yes, says the English Commercial Court.
March 19, 2021
It is trite (but right) to say that no-one benefits from trade disputes
Australian exporters of various commodities are suffering as a result of action by the Chinese Government, as are their Chinese counterparts.
Australian exporters of various commodities are suffering as a result of action by the Chinese Government, as are their Chinese counterparts.
March 19, 2021
Poseidon Sea Pilots joins Shipping Australia!
Shipping Australia is delighted to welcome Poseidon Sea Pilots as our newest corporate associate member.
Shipping Australia is delighted to welcome Poseidon Sea Pilots as our newest corporate associate member.
March 18, 2021
New anti-Khapra measures to be imposed imminently on shipping containers; fears of huge increase in costs and delay
Certain ocean shipping containers will be subject to mandatory offshore biosecurity treatments as of 12 April 2012. Big delays and cost-spikes could result.
Certain ocean shipping containers will be subject to mandatory offshore biosecurity treatments as of 12 April 2012. Big delays and cost-spikes could result.
March 12, 2021
International Commercial Arbitration and COVID-19
One consequence of the COVID pandemic has been the almost meteoric rise in the use of online meeting software for the conduct of international commercial...
One consequence of the COVID pandemic has been the almost meteoric rise in the use of online meeting software for the conduct of international commercial arbitrations. Have we just lived through the future of legal meetings and hearings?
March 12, 2021
Townsville port has a clear focus on the future
Ranee Crosby, CEO at the Port of Townsville, outlines the vision for the Port of Townsville and writes about a series of big expansion projects.
Ranee Crosby, CEO at the Port of Townsville, outlines the vision for the Port of Townsville and writes about a series of big expansion projects.
