Search
Login
Become a Member

We know shipping.

— At Shipping Australia we promote and advance the interests of shipowners and shipping agents in all matters of shipping policy, environmentally sustainable practices and safe ship operations.

Become a Member
Learn more about the benefits

GAC Australia

Your trusted partner for integrated shipping services

Learn More
Website Sponsor

Our Members

hapag-lloyd
hmm
Maersk_Group_Logo.svg
oldendorff
oocl
wilhelmsen-logo
hamburg sud
1604490995company_logoCompanyLogoX
9104.T-386ec1a9
W64EXiPQ_400x400
npl logo
Nippon_Yusen_company_logo.svg
download (1)
e8fdholzbgepjm0ewfb4
Svitzer-Logo
gac-logo
Swire_Logo
View all Full Members
View all Associate Members

News

Keep up-to-date here with news, information, insight and policy developments.

Get up-to-date

Courses & Careers

Interested in a career in shipping, trade, transport or logistics?

Make your move

Our events

Don’t miss out on our upcoming events. Mark your calendars and reserve your spots today.

Book here

Shipping Australia Magazines & Annuals

Download and read the latest Shipping Australia Magazines and Annual Reports.

Free downloads

Improving the quality of service to Australia's exporters and importers

Shipping Australia helps shape and promote the policies of the shipping industry in Australia and internationally.

Combined value of Australia's import & export cargo, 2020-2021
$ 0 bn
Total seaborne cargo volume (tonnes) in 2020-2021
0 bn
Ship visits to Australian ports directly from overseas ports in 2020-2021
0
Uniquely identified cargo ships calling at Australian ports from overseas in 2020-2021
0

Latest News

View All Articles

Change at the top of the International Chamber of Shipping

By the International Chamber of Shipping* (* this item has been lightly edited by Shipping Australia).  The new International Chamber of Shipping Chairman-Designate has been...
By the International Chamber of Shipping* (* this item has been lightly edited by Shipping Australia).  The new International Chamber of Shipping Chairman-Designate has been named, and the new Secretary General has taken the helm, the ICS has reported. John Denholm CBE has been appointed as Chairman-Designate, to succeed Emanuele Grimaldi at the ICS AGM...
June 20, 2025

Day of the Seafarer 2025: “no-one should feel alone in their struggle,” says IMO Sec Gen

Next week is the Day of the Seafarer, which draws global attention to the contribution that seafarers make to world trade. The Day was designated by...
Next week is the Day of the Seafarer, which draws global attention to the contribution that seafarers make to world trade. The Day was designated by the United Nations in a resolution at the 2010 Diplomatic Conference in Manila to adopt the revised International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. According to...
June 20, 2025

Extensive electronic interference reported over Hormuz; safety of navigation at risk

Extensive electronic interference with ships is being carried out in the southern and Middle Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Sea of Oman,...
Extensive electronic interference with ships is being carried out in the southern and Middle Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Sea of Oman, Western naval authorities in the region have reported. Similar reports have been carried in the trade media. The UK Maritime Trade Operation, a programme of the UK Royal Navy that...
June 20, 2025

Mid-East tanker collision was an accident, says UAE

A collision between two tankers that led to an oil spill and a raging shipboard fire in the Gulf of Oman (to the south of...
A collision between two tankers that led to an oil spill and a raging shipboard fire in the Gulf of Oman (to the south of Iran), was an accident, according to an official statement both from the United Arab Emirates, and also from the UK Maritime Trade Operations (part of the UK Royal Navy). Initial...
June 20, 2025

Israel-Iran War: closure of Strait of Hormuz is unlikely

Shipping Australia does not have any information credibly pointing toward the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and we note comments by independent, commercial, maritime...
Shipping Australia does not have any information credibly pointing toward the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and we note comments by independent, commercial, maritime security consultancies that there is a low probability of Iran closing the Strait. Speculative commentary has appeared in the general media, which appears to have been driven by financial analysts,...
June 17, 2025

Risky politics hikes chances of a world recession

Geopolitical instability is the biggest headache for the third year running and it is raising the risk of a world recession, maritime leaders believe. Regulations are...
Geopolitical instability is the biggest headache for the third year running and it is raising the risk of a world recession, maritime leaders believe. Regulations are a “pressing concern” and are said to have the greatest impact on operations for the fourth year running, the ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025 states. Risks of global recession strengthen;...
June 13, 2025

Change at the top of the International Chamber of Shipping

By the International Chamber of Shipping* (* this item has been lightly edited by Shipping Australia).  The new International Chamber of Shipping Chairman-Designate has been...
By the International Chamber of Shipping* (* this item has been lightly edited by Shipping Australia).  The new International Chamber of Shipping Chairman-Designate has been named, and the new Secretary General has taken the helm, the ICS has reported. John Denholm CBE has been appointed as Chairman-Designate, to succeed Emanuele Grimaldi at the ICS AGM...
June 20, 2025

Day of the Seafarer 2025: “no-one should feel alone in their struggle,” says IMO Sec Gen

Next week is the Day of the Seafarer, which draws global attention to the contribution that seafarers make to world trade. The Day was designated by...
Next week is the Day of the Seafarer, which draws global attention to the contribution that seafarers make to world trade. The Day was designated by the United Nations in a resolution at the 2010 Diplomatic Conference in Manila to adopt the revised International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. According to...
June 20, 2025

Extensive electronic interference reported over Hormuz; safety of navigation at risk

Extensive electronic interference with ships is being carried out in the southern and Middle Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Sea of Oman,...
Extensive electronic interference with ships is being carried out in the southern and Middle Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Sea of Oman, Western naval authorities in the region have reported. Similar reports have been carried in the trade media. The UK Maritime Trade Operation, a programme of the UK Royal Navy that...
June 20, 2025

Mid-East tanker collision was an accident, says UAE

A collision between two tankers that led to an oil spill and a raging shipboard fire in the Gulf of Oman (to the south of...
A collision between two tankers that led to an oil spill and a raging shipboard fire in the Gulf of Oman (to the south of Iran), was an accident, according to an official statement both from the United Arab Emirates, and also from the UK Maritime Trade Operations (part of the UK Royal Navy). Initial...
June 20, 2025

Israel-Iran War: closure of Strait of Hormuz is unlikely

Shipping Australia does not have any information credibly pointing toward the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and we note comments by independent, commercial, maritime...
Shipping Australia does not have any information credibly pointing toward the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and we note comments by independent, commercial, maritime security consultancies that there is a low probability of Iran closing the Strait. Speculative commentary has appeared in the general media, which appears to have been driven by financial analysts,...
June 17, 2025

Risky politics hikes chances of a world recession

Geopolitical instability is the biggest headache for the third year running and it is raising the risk of a world recession, maritime leaders believe. Regulations are...
Geopolitical instability is the biggest headache for the third year running and it is raising the risk of a world recession, maritime leaders believe. Regulations are a “pressing concern” and are said to have the greatest impact on operations for the fourth year running, the ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025 states. Risks of global recession strengthen;...
June 13, 2025

Upcoming Events

View All 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.

Shipping Australia’s Victorian State Committee Luncheon – Friday 15 August 2025

August 15, 2025 @ 12:00pm
 - 3:00pm
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY     KEYNOTE SPEAKER Ms Roma Britnell Shadow Minister for Ports and Freight   At Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club – Kooyong Room,...
Find out more
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY     KEYNOTE SPEAKER Ms Roma Britnell Shadow Minister for Ports and Freight   At Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club – Kooyong Room, Melbourne   DAY & DATE: Friday 15 August 2025 TIME: 1200 hrs for 1230 hrs Please get your tickets before COB Wednesday, 6 August 2025 as seating is limited and...
Join us

Young Shipping Australia

Young Shipping Australia is non-profit organisation developed for young professionals within the shipping industry. Established in 2007 and guided by the YSA NSW Committee, Young Shipping Australia has provided the shipping community with regular educational and social events targeted at the ‘under 35s’ age group. Members of YSA benefit from discounted attendance and preferential selection to popular events.

Become a YSA member today.

Learn More
Website Sponsor

GAC Australia

Your trusted partner for integrated shipping services

Learn More

Advertise here!

Contact us to enquire about advertising on our website.

Follow us on Twitter

Follow @ShippingAus

Sign up to the Signal Newsletter

Be the first to know about releases and industry news and insights.
We care about your data in our Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2025 Shipping Australia
Linkedin Twitter

Search