Shipping Australia

It was not exactly pre-ordained that Anil would have a maritime career. And you will not believe who recognised him! Find out more at Shipping Australia!

Shipping Australia has filed a submission in the latest round of coastal trading discussion reforms. Find out more.

International shipping has been a major driver of sustained economic growth over the last sixty to seventy years. Global shipping is, and continues to strive to be, a responsible global citizen.

It's time for Shipping Australia's annual Port Pricing table! Find out more in this article.

Unfortunately there continues to be a container backlog, induced by industrial action, in Sydney at the moment. That backlog has been aggravated by recent bad weather. It may get worse given the likelihood of new industrial action.

Shipping Australia is saddened to report that the Maritime Union of Australia has launched a month-long industrial action that could, again, hold Australia hostage again by shutting down the waterfront. This time it is the tug provider, Svitzer, that is being targeted by the MUA.

Rod Nairn AM, Shipping Australia's CEO, will speak on 18 November 2020 on the topic of "Charting the unknown – how COVID-19 has impacted international shipping".

Today's two-day hearing before the Fair Work Commission to terminate or suspend the Maritime Union of Australia's industrial action at Patrick Terminals has been cancelled following an agreement for further talks between the parties.

Western Australia's almost complete re-write of its crew change rules earlier this week now means it is almost impossible to carry out a crew change anywhere in WA except Perth. And even there, it is not easy.

Seafarers in Australia are being left in pain and agony because the policies of some governments prevent access to medical care.