Soren Toft arrives at MSC as Chief Executive Officer
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has appointed Soren Toft as Chief Executive Officer.
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has appointed Soren Toft as Chief Executive Officer.
December 10, 2020
OOCL, VICT set new benchmark for highest container exchange in Australia
The OOCL Rotterdam has set a new record within the Port of Melbourne and Australia for the highest container exchange in one single call.
The OOCL Rotterdam has set a new record within the Port of Melbourne and Australia for the highest container exchange in one single call.
December 10, 2020
UN General Assembly adopts resolution calling on governments to designate seafarers as key workers
The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on 01 December calling on UN Member States to designate seafarers as key workers.
The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on 01 December calling on UN Member States to designate seafarers as key workers.
December 3, 2020
World leaders commit to 100% sustainable ocean management; shipping and ports targeted for decarbonisation
Australia and 13 other nations, including Japan, Indonesia and Mexico, have vowed to sustainably manage their ocean territories. Shipping is part of their policy agenda.
Australia and 13 other nations, including Japan, Indonesia and Mexico, have vowed to sustainably manage their ocean territories. Shipping is part of their policy agenda.
December 3, 2020
Svitzer consults on proposed exit of Jackson and Geelong
Towage provider Svitzer Australia has advised customers that it is consulting on a proposal to exit the ports of Jackson (Sydney Harbour) and Geelong.
Towage provider Svitzer Australia has advised customers that it is consulting on a proposal to exit the ports of Jackson (Sydney Harbour) and Geelong.
December 3, 2020
Port and shipping projects in the Queensland budget
A variety of port and one shipping project have been mentioned in the recently released Queensland budget papers.
A variety of port and one shipping project have been mentioned in the recently released Queensland budget papers.
December 3, 2020
MSC Rachele smashes records at Melbourne!
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company set a record on 24 November for the heaviest container vessel that has ever entered the Port of Melbourne.
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company set a record on 24 November for the heaviest container vessel that has ever entered the Port of Melbourne.
December 3, 2020
Against the odds – maritime industries work to protect seafarers’ health
The most pressing issue right now is the unreasonable intransigence of governments that refuse to help crew changes take place.
The most pressing issue right now is the unreasonable intransigence of governments that refuse to help crew changes take place.
December 3, 2020
Waterfront union strikes at Fremantle, Kwinana and Port Botany
Shipping Australia is sad to note that there continues to be disruptive strike action by the unions during the current health and economic crisis.
Shipping Australia is sad to note that there continues to be disruptive strike action by the unions during the current health and economic crisis.
November 27, 2020
DAWE ramps up action against Khapra Beetle
Khapra Beetle control measures must be proportionate and must fit within the existing container inspection regime, says Shipping Australia.
Khapra Beetle control measures must be proportionate and must fit within the existing container inspection regime, says Shipping Australia.
