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The experiences of operating during the Covid-19 pandemic and the challenges this has created have prompted a review of the BIMCO Infectious or Contagious Diseases Clauses.

The ACCC has determined not to exempt the services provided by South Australian grain handler Viterra at its Port Lincoln and Thevenard facilities from parts of the Port Terminal Access (Bulk Wheat) Code.

NYK (a Shipping Australia member) has concluded a long-term consecutive voyage charter (CVC) contract with JFE Steel Corporation for a new large bulk carrier that uses LNG (liquefied natural gas) as its main fuel.

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and Shell International Petroleum Company Limited (Shell) have agreed to work closely together to help accelerate the decarbonisation of the global shipping sector.

"An ideological revenue raising exercise", says the ICS, "this could seriously put back climate negotiations".

Victoria International Container Terminal has completed its collective bargaining negotiations with the unions.

A.P. Moller-Maersk (a Shipping Australia member) has announced the signing of a fully carbon-neutral transport agreement on ocean services with fashion retailer BESTSELLER.

By CMA CGM CMA CGM, a Shipping Australia member, has launched its “Better Ways” initiative. As a commitment to take action, BETTER WAYS is the promise of a renewed shipping and logistics offering that adapts constantly to customers’ needs. A promise that is built around five strategic pillars: Further expansion in shipping powered by innovation...

The shipping industry is calling on governments to act in line with their climate commitments and not waste more time in on decarbonisation of the industry.

Today, 25 June 2021, is the Day of the Seafarer. The Day draws global attention to the contribution that seafarers make to world trade