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Shipping Australia calls for relief from govt fees on shipping during Middle East crisis

Shipping Australia has recently written to State, Territory, and Federal Ministers around the country calling for temporary cost relief from government-imposed charges and from fees,...
Shipping Australia has recently written to State, Territory, and Federal Ministers around the country calling for temporary cost relief from government-imposed charges and from fees, and fee hikes, by state owned entities. We have offered to work with Australian governments to help them design a practical relief package. Our aim is to help reduce the...
April 10, 2026

“K” LINE starts continued use of bio-LNG fuel for car carriers

“K” LINE has announced that it has signed an agreement to facilitate the long-term procurement of carbon-neutral bio-LNG fuel (liquefied bio methane, LBM), and it...
“K” LINE has announced that it has signed an agreement to facilitate the long-term procurement of carbon-neutral bio-LNG fuel (liquefied bio methane, LBM), and it has started to use this fuel for LNG-fueled car carriers. It is expected that this procurement agreement will enable “K” LINE to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by around...
April 10, 2026

ICS and IMO statements on the conditional ceasefire between the United States and Iran

IMO Secretary-General Mr Arsenio Dominguez issued a statement welcoming the ceasefire announced in the Middle East: “For the health and wellbeing of seafarers and the...
IMO Secretary-General Mr Arsenio Dominguez issued a statement welcoming the ceasefire announced in the Middle East: “For the health and wellbeing of seafarers and the global shipping industry, I welcome the ceasefire announced in the Middle East. I am already working with the relevant parties to implement an appropriate mechanism to ensure the safe transit...
April 10, 2026

ONE launches MAX and IBX

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the launch of Mediterranean Africa Express Service (MAX). This new service is designed to provide more connectivity between Far...
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the launch of Mediterranean Africa Express Service (MAX). This new service is designed to provide more connectivity between Far East Asia, Northern Europe, and West Africa via the Algeciras and Tangier Mediterranean hubs, ensuring reliable transit times and increased capacity. Mediterranean Africa Express Service (MAX) Details: Rotation: Algeciras –...
April 10, 2026

UK announces 35-nation talks on Hormuz

British Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has announced talks to discuss “all viable diplomatic and political measures” to restore freedom of navigation through the Strait...
British Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has announced talks to discuss “all viable diplomatic and political measures” to restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, to guarantee the safety of trapped ships (approximately 1,100 ships from the international fleet are trapped inside the Persian Gulf)  and to resume movement of commodities. It was...
April 2, 2026

AAL Shipping unveils AAL Newcastle and announces two additional Super B Class vessels

AAL Shipping (AAL) celebrated the official unveiling and naming of its latest Super B-Class vessel, AAL Newcastle, at the CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou, China. ...
AAL Shipping (AAL) celebrated the official unveiling and naming of its latest Super B-Class vessel, AAL Newcastle, at the CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou, China.  Marking a significant milestone in the carrier’s long-term fleet development strategy, the ceremony also served as the backdrop for a major announcement: two further Super B-Class vessels.  AAL Tianjin and AAL Miami,...
April 2, 2026

Shipping Australia calls for relief from govt fees on shipping during Middle East crisis

Shipping Australia has recently written to State, Territory, and Federal Ministers around the country calling for temporary cost relief from government-imposed charges and from fees,...
Shipping Australia has recently written to State, Territory, and Federal Ministers around the country calling for temporary cost relief from government-imposed charges and from fees, and fee hikes, by state owned entities. We have offered to work with Australian governments to help them design a practical relief package. Our aim is to help reduce the...
April 10, 2026

“K” LINE starts continued use of bio-LNG fuel for car carriers

“K” LINE has announced that it has signed an agreement to facilitate the long-term procurement of carbon-neutral bio-LNG fuel (liquefied bio methane, LBM), and it...
“K” LINE has announced that it has signed an agreement to facilitate the long-term procurement of carbon-neutral bio-LNG fuel (liquefied bio methane, LBM), and it has started to use this fuel for LNG-fueled car carriers. It is expected that this procurement agreement will enable “K” LINE to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by around...
April 10, 2026

ICS and IMO statements on the conditional ceasefire between the United States and Iran

IMO Secretary-General Mr Arsenio Dominguez issued a statement welcoming the ceasefire announced in the Middle East: “For the health and wellbeing of seafarers and the...
IMO Secretary-General Mr Arsenio Dominguez issued a statement welcoming the ceasefire announced in the Middle East: “For the health and wellbeing of seafarers and the global shipping industry, I welcome the ceasefire announced in the Middle East. I am already working with the relevant parties to implement an appropriate mechanism to ensure the safe transit...
April 10, 2026

ONE launches MAX and IBX

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the launch of Mediterranean Africa Express Service (MAX). This new service is designed to provide more connectivity between Far...
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the launch of Mediterranean Africa Express Service (MAX). This new service is designed to provide more connectivity between Far East Asia, Northern Europe, and West Africa via the Algeciras and Tangier Mediterranean hubs, ensuring reliable transit times and increased capacity. Mediterranean Africa Express Service (MAX) Details: Rotation: Algeciras –...
April 10, 2026

UK announces 35-nation talks on Hormuz

British Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has announced talks to discuss “all viable diplomatic and political measures” to restore freedom of navigation through the Strait...
British Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has announced talks to discuss “all viable diplomatic and political measures” to restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, to guarantee the safety of trapped ships (approximately 1,100 ships from the international fleet are trapped inside the Persian Gulf)  and to resume movement of commodities. It was...
April 2, 2026

AAL Shipping unveils AAL Newcastle and announces two additional Super B Class vessels

AAL Shipping (AAL) celebrated the official unveiling and naming of its latest Super B-Class vessel, AAL Newcastle, at the CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou, China. ...
AAL Shipping (AAL) celebrated the official unveiling and naming of its latest Super B-Class vessel, AAL Newcastle, at the CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou, China.  Marking a significant milestone in the carrier’s long-term fleet development strategy, the ceremony also served as the backdrop for a major announcement: two further Super B-Class vessels.  AAL Tianjin and AAL Miami,...
April 2, 2026

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The 10th Phil Kelly OAM Perpetual Golf Challenge

May 14, 2026 @ 12:00pm
 - 7:30pm
Latrobe Golf Club, 8 Farm Road, Alphington VIC 3078 Format: 4 Ball Ambrose Thursday 14th May 2026 The 2026 SAL VIC Golf Day will be...
Latrobe Golf Club, 8 Farm Road, Alphington VIC 3078 Format: 4 Ball Ambrose Thursday 14th May 2026 The 2026 SAL VIC Golf Day will be held on Thursday 14th May 2026 at the scenic Latrobe Golf Club.  Come along and enjoy a great course and scenery.  Latrobe Golf Club is a beautiful course in the...

New South Wales State Committee Parliamentary Luncheon

May 19, 2026 @ 12:00pm
 - 3:00pm
  New South Wales State Committee Parliamentary Luncheon PROUDLY SPONSORED BY        SUPPORT SPONSORS                   ...
  New South Wales State Committee Parliamentary Luncheon PROUDLY SPONSORED BY        SUPPORT SPONSORS                                                                                  ...
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