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Sea Heritage Foundation in MoU With Sierra Fleet Services and the Federation Academy

The Sea Heritage Foundation is pleased to formally announce the official signing of its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sierra Fleet Services and Federation Academy...
The Sea Heritage Foundation is pleased to formally announce the official signing of its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sierra Fleet Services and Federation Academy at the Shipping Australia offices recently, marking a significant milestone in the Foundation’s continued growth in maritime education and training with the formation of the Sea Heritage Foundation Maritime Academy....
February 27, 2026

MLETR and the promise of paperless trade

By MICHELLE TAYLOR, Partner, and ALEKO PALTOGLOU, of Sparke Helmore Lawyers Trade documents are the quiet engines of international commerce. They are often overlooked, but...
By MICHELLE TAYLOR, Partner, and ALEKO PALTOGLOU, of Sparke Helmore Lawyers Trade documents are the quiet engines of international commerce. They are often overlooked, but when an issue arises related to the documents, the consequences ripple across the  supply chain. Lost documents, courier delays, mismatched signatures and the occasional coffee stain can trigger a cascade...
February 27, 2026

Convention for negotiable cargo documents likely to finalise

By STUART HETHERINGTON, Consultant, Colin Biggers & Paisley. 2025 is likely to see the finalisation, in Vienna from December 15-19 2025, of the work of...
By STUART HETHERINGTON, Consultant, Colin Biggers & Paisley. 2025 is likely to see the finalisation, in Vienna from December 15-19 2025, of the work of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) on the Convention for Negotiable Cargo Documents (NCD). At UNCITRAL’s 52nd session in 2019 the Chinese government presented a proposal on...
February 27, 2026

Collaborating for safety: practical tools for cargo handling and stevedoring risks

Regulatory expectations may appear straightforward on paper, however, in practice they can be challenging and, at times, confusing. Shipping Australia considers this to be the...
Regulatory expectations may appear straightforward on paper, however, in practice they can be challenging and, at times, confusing. Shipping Australia considers this to be the case for ship masters and crew seeking to align international arrangements with Australian regulatory requirements. First-time callers to Australia face greater challenges, highlighting the need for clear, practical reference tools...
February 27, 2026

Managing geopolitical risk – sanctions

By ELIZABETH SLOANE, Partner, GAVIN VALLELY, Partner, and ANDREW SHINNICK, Associate, of global law firm HFW. For entities involved in international trade, managing sanctions exposure...
By ELIZABETH SLOANE, Partner, GAVIN VALLELY, Partner, and ANDREW SHINNICK, Associate, of global law firm HFW. For entities involved in international trade, managing sanctions exposure has become increasingly complex since the outbreak of war in Ukraine in February 2022. Since that time, numerous jurisdictions, including Australia, have expanded the breadth and depth of their sanctions...
February 27, 2026

NSW Transport Minister the Hon John Graham MLC to speak at Shipping Australia Luncheon!

NSW Transport Minister the Hon John Graham MLC will be speaking at this years’ NSW Parliamentary Luncheon on 19th May! Further details will be announced...
NSW Transport Minister the Hon John Graham MLC will be speaking at this years’ NSW Parliamentary Luncheon on 19th May! Further details will be announced in due course. Bookings will open soon! Make a note in your diary!   Main Sponsor: Boluda Towage Shipping Australia would like to thank our generous main sponsor, Boluda Towage,...
February 27, 2026

Sea Heritage Foundation in MoU With Sierra Fleet Services and the Federation Academy

The Sea Heritage Foundation is pleased to formally announce the official signing of its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sierra Fleet Services and Federation Academy...
The Sea Heritage Foundation is pleased to formally announce the official signing of its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sierra Fleet Services and Federation Academy at the Shipping Australia offices recently, marking a significant milestone in the Foundation’s continued growth in maritime education and training with the formation of the Sea Heritage Foundation Maritime Academy....
February 27, 2026

MLETR and the promise of paperless trade

By MICHELLE TAYLOR, Partner, and ALEKO PALTOGLOU, of Sparke Helmore Lawyers Trade documents are the quiet engines of international commerce. They are often overlooked, but...
By MICHELLE TAYLOR, Partner, and ALEKO PALTOGLOU, of Sparke Helmore Lawyers Trade documents are the quiet engines of international commerce. They are often overlooked, but when an issue arises related to the documents, the consequences ripple across the  supply chain. Lost documents, courier delays, mismatched signatures and the occasional coffee stain can trigger a cascade...
February 27, 2026

Convention for negotiable cargo documents likely to finalise

By STUART HETHERINGTON, Consultant, Colin Biggers & Paisley. 2025 is likely to see the finalisation, in Vienna from December 15-19 2025, of the work of...
By STUART HETHERINGTON, Consultant, Colin Biggers & Paisley. 2025 is likely to see the finalisation, in Vienna from December 15-19 2025, of the work of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) on the Convention for Negotiable Cargo Documents (NCD). At UNCITRAL’s 52nd session in 2019 the Chinese government presented a proposal on...
February 27, 2026

Collaborating for safety: practical tools for cargo handling and stevedoring risks

Regulatory expectations may appear straightforward on paper, however, in practice they can be challenging and, at times, confusing. Shipping Australia considers this to be the...
Regulatory expectations may appear straightforward on paper, however, in practice they can be challenging and, at times, confusing. Shipping Australia considers this to be the case for ship masters and crew seeking to align international arrangements with Australian regulatory requirements. First-time callers to Australia face greater challenges, highlighting the need for clear, practical reference tools...
February 27, 2026

Managing geopolitical risk – sanctions

By ELIZABETH SLOANE, Partner, GAVIN VALLELY, Partner, and ANDREW SHINNICK, Associate, of global law firm HFW. For entities involved in international trade, managing sanctions exposure...
By ELIZABETH SLOANE, Partner, GAVIN VALLELY, Partner, and ANDREW SHINNICK, Associate, of global law firm HFW. For entities involved in international trade, managing sanctions exposure has become increasingly complex since the outbreak of war in Ukraine in February 2022. Since that time, numerous jurisdictions, including Australia, have expanded the breadth and depth of their sanctions...
February 27, 2026

NSW Transport Minister the Hon John Graham MLC to speak at Shipping Australia Luncheon!

NSW Transport Minister the Hon John Graham MLC will be speaking at this years’ NSW Parliamentary Luncheon on 19th May! Further details will be announced...
NSW Transport Minister the Hon John Graham MLC will be speaking at this years’ NSW Parliamentary Luncheon on 19th May! Further details will be announced in due course. Bookings will open soon! Make a note in your diary!   Main Sponsor: Boluda Towage Shipping Australia would like to thank our generous main sponsor, Boluda Towage,...
February 27, 2026

Upcoming Events

Don’t miss out on our upcoming events. Each one is a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired. Mark your calendars and reserve your spots today.

The 10th Phil Kelly OAM Perpetual Golf Challenge

March 12, 2026 @ 12:00pm
 - 7:30pm
Latrobe Golf Club, 8 Farm Road, Alphington VIC 3078 Format – 4 Ball Ambrose Thursday 12th March 2026 The 2026 SAL VIC Golf Day will...
Latrobe Golf Club, 8 Farm Road, Alphington VIC 3078 Format – 4 Ball Ambrose Thursday 12th March 2026 The 2026 SAL VIC Golf Day will be held on Thursday 12th March 2026 at the scenic Latrobe Golf Club.  Come along and enjoy a great course and scenery.  Latrobe Golf Club is a beautiful course in...

Safe Ports 2026 – Seminar / Webinar

March 26, 2026 @ 12:00pm
 - 1:30pm
SAFE PORTS 2026 Shipping Australia and Colin Biggers & Paisley Lawyers invite you to attend a FREE lunchtime webinar / seminar on Safe Ports. Hear...
SAFE PORTS 2026 Shipping Australia and Colin Biggers & Paisley Lawyers invite you to attend a FREE lunchtime webinar / seminar on Safe Ports. Hear from the experts and gain insight from different perspectives as to what constitutes a safe port!   Speakers:  Captain Melwyn Noronha, CEO, Shipping Australia Myron Fernandes, Harbour Master Sydney, Port...
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