Shipping Australia

Shipping Australia Limited is pleased to welcome Quay Shipping Australia (Quay) as our newest full voting member. Quay is an Australian owned shipping agency with offices in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Quay currently represents Sinotrans Container Line and Pacific Forum Line and provides comprehensive shipping and associated services using market-leading electronic initiatives. “Shipping agencies can...

Don’t miss our most popular event of the year! This year’s SAL Christmas Luncheon will be held on Friday 2 December at Doltone House Ballroom, Hyde Park.  Book early to avoid disappointment – this event will sell out fast! Visit our Events section to find out more.

Shipping Australia commends the work of the global shipowner associations to reduce greenhouse as (GHG) emissions. “It’s encouraging to see the world’s shipping associations taking the lead on this important matter of reducing the global carbon footprint of the shipping industry”, Shipping Australia CEO Rod Nairn said. While shipping is the most environmentally efficient means...

Shipping Australia Limited’s long serving Victoria State Secretary, Mr Phil Kelly OAM, officially retired yesterday at the age of 87 after nearly 70 years working in the shipping industry. Since starting work with Gibbs Bright and Co. in 1947, Phil has made a lifetime of contribution to the shipping industry, including on the Board of...

The rise of populist, single issue and extreme minority parties has already paralysed a number of European nations and in recent years Australia has outperformed them because of a stable and workable Government that is able to take decisive action. This election result (or more correctly the lack of one) unfortunately sees Australia possibly following the...

Saturday 25 June marked the International Day of the Seafarer, recognising the contribution that the humble seafarer makes to our everyday lives.  Seafarers are required to carry out their duties in a constantly changing, challenging and often dangerous environment, in order that the lifeblood of our economy and international trade continues to flow. This year’s...

The latest IMO circular and AMSA’s response are now included in the SAL VGM fact sheet available here.

The shipping industry is suffering widespread losses as record low container, general and dry bulk shipping rates prevail. In response, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has reacted to support the industry by announcing a 10 per cent concession on port dues for bulk carriers from 15 April.  This discount follows MPA’s 10 per...

FONASBA 2015 Young Ship Agent and Ship Broker Award Attached is a copy of the eBook containing all the entries for the FONASBA 2015 Young Ship Agent and Ship Broker Award This impressive document stands testament to the enthusiasm, dedication  and sheer hard work of our seven award entrants, who are reading in copy, and...

Registrations are now open for the Annual SAL NSW Golf Day to be held on Wednesday 9th March 2016 at Roseville Golf Club, Sydney. Dozens of prizes, a great course and a wonderful dinner and lunch included!  Don’t miss out – spaces are limited. Registration and lunch at 12.00pm, Tee off at 1.00pm. email bs******@*******************om.au...