Shipping Australia is delighted to welcome marine services provider, Ausport Marine, as our newest associate member.
Shipping Australia is delighted to welcome marine services provider, Ausport Marine, as our newest associate member.
May 13, 2020
Ships to be worked upon arrival at Gladstone, Port Alma and Bundaberg
Maritime Safety Queensland has today advised Shipping Australia that ships will soon be allowed to berth upon arrival at the Port of Gladstone.
Maritime Safety Queensland has today advised Shipping Australia that ships will soon be allowed to berth upon arrival at the Port of Gladstone.
May 12, 2020
Shipping Australia welcomes new empty container park at Port Botany
NSW Port's new empty container park, due to open in June 2020, will be a boost to container management efficiency, says Shipping Australia.
NSW Port's new empty container park, due to open in June 2020, will be a boost to container management efficiency, says Shipping Australia.
May 8, 2020
Shipping Australia welcomes port visit cost-relief measures and calls on others to follow suit
Shipping Australia commends and thanks Port of Brisbane and Port Phillip Sea Pilots for their support of shipping lines. We call on others to follow...
Shipping Australia commends and thanks Port of Brisbane and Port Phillip Sea Pilots for their support of shipping lines. We call on others to follow their lead.
May 8, 2020
International shipping industry issues plan to save 150,000 trapped seafarers
A plan to save 150,000 trapped seafarers, put together by global maritime bodies, has been issued by the United Nations agency, the International Maritime Organization...
A plan to save 150,000 trapped seafarers, put together by global maritime bodies, has been issued by the United Nations agency, the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
May 7, 2020
Tasmania eases seafarer crew change rules
Commercial cargo vessel crew will be able to more freely enter and travel around Tasmania after new maritime class exemptions went into effect.
Commercial cargo vessel crew will be able to more freely enter and travel around Tasmania after new maritime class exemptions went into effect.
May 6, 2020
Queensland eases border restrictions for international seafarers
Crew changes for both on-signing and off-signing ship crews are now possible in Queensland following the entry into force of a new class exemption for...
Crew changes for both on-signing and off-signing ship crews are now possible in Queensland following the entry into force of a new class exemption for non-cruise maritime crew.
May 5, 2020
Increased rail freight capacity is welcome but advance charging is unfair
Rail freight upgrades are most welcome. Operational delays and charging users in advance are not.
Rail freight upgrades are most welcome. Operational delays and charging users in advance are not.
May 1, 2020
150,000 seafarers trapped at sea
A population of seafarers about the size of Cairns or Darwin is trapped at sea by COVID-19 regulations, new research has revealed.
A population of seafarers about the size of Cairns or Darwin is trapped at sea by COVID-19 regulations, new research has revealed.
May 1, 2020
CBFCA members agree to tie the knot with AFIF
Members of the CBFCA have now officially agreed to merge with AFIF - a deal that was first proposed in February.
Members of the CBFCA have now officially agreed to merge with AFIF - a deal that was first proposed in February.