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China & US reportedly agree to suspend USTR 301 penalties on shipping

Following the recent Presidential meeting in Busan South Korea, yesterday (30 October) between Presidents Trump and Xi, it appears an agreement has been made for...
Following the recent Presidential meeting in Busan South Korea, yesterday (30 October) between Presidents Trump and Xi, it appears an agreement has been made for the two sides to suspend their shipping levies for one year, alongside a variety of tariff cuts. The news was revealed in reporting by Xinhua, the Chinese State News agency...
October 31, 2025

Port of Gladstone releases request for interest in building and operating a new container terminal

Port of Gladstone has released a request for registrations of interest in developing a new container terminal. “Gladstone Ports Corporation Limited (GPC) is seeking Registrations...
Port of Gladstone has released a request for registrations of interest in developing a new container terminal. “Gladstone Ports Corporation Limited (GPC) is seeking Registrations of Interest (ROI) from suitably experienced private sector investors and operators to develop and operate a new container terminal and integrated logistics hub based at Port of Gladstone (PoG), Port...
October 31, 2025

Fantastic evening at the SAL Queensland Gala!

It was a sold out out event at the Shipping Australia Queensland Gala Ball 2026  held at The Star Brisbane! Ably hosted by Australian Football...
It was a sold out out event at the Shipping Australia Queensland Gala Ball 2026  held at The Star Brisbane! Ably hosted by Australian Football League and Brisbane Lions legend, Simon Black, our guests were treated to a sumptuous dinner at a fabulous venue. Shipping Australia CEO, Capt Melwyn Noronha, addressed our guests. After acknowledging...
October 31, 2025

Global shipping industry re-affirms support for IMO

In light of recent developments, the Tripartite participating organisations reaffirmed their support to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as the global regulator for international shipping,...
In light of recent developments, the Tripartite participating organisations reaffirmed their support to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as the global regulator for international shipping, capable of delivering effective regulations in close collaboration with the maritime community. The Tripartite Forum of shipbuilders, shipowners and classification societies convened for their annual conference in Busan, South Korea,...
October 31, 2025

Start-up enters into Uni deal to turn salt water into fuel

Researchers at Brunel University of London and Genuine H2 will split seawater into hydrogen, store it, and then burn it to power engines. As the...
Researchers at Brunel University of London and Genuine H2 will split seawater into hydrogen, store it, and then burn it to power engines. As the product of hydrogen combustion is H2O (that’s water to me and you), the only emission will be steam. Led by Brunel’s Centre for Powertrain and Fuels and start-up Genuine H2,...
October 31, 2025

Half of Aus businesses report impact from US Tariffs, AIG report says

Weaker export conditions, difficulties with sourcing imports, and a more uncertain business environment that is hindering new orders and investment, are among the consequences for...
Weaker export conditions, difficulties with sourcing imports, and a more uncertain business environment that is hindering new orders and investment, are among the consequences for Australian businesses of US trade policy. The findings of the report, which was written by the Australian Industry Group, makes for “sobering reading”, according to the Group’s CEO, Innes Willox,...
October 24, 2025

China & US reportedly agree to suspend USTR 301 penalties on shipping

Following the recent Presidential meeting in Busan South Korea, yesterday (30 October) between Presidents Trump and Xi, it appears an agreement has been made for...
Following the recent Presidential meeting in Busan South Korea, yesterday (30 October) between Presidents Trump and Xi, it appears an agreement has been made for the two sides to suspend their shipping levies for one year, alongside a variety of tariff cuts. The news was revealed in reporting by Xinhua, the Chinese State News agency...
October 31, 2025

Port of Gladstone releases request for interest in building and operating a new container terminal

Port of Gladstone has released a request for registrations of interest in developing a new container terminal. “Gladstone Ports Corporation Limited (GPC) is seeking Registrations...
Port of Gladstone has released a request for registrations of interest in developing a new container terminal. “Gladstone Ports Corporation Limited (GPC) is seeking Registrations of Interest (ROI) from suitably experienced private sector investors and operators to develop and operate a new container terminal and integrated logistics hub based at Port of Gladstone (PoG), Port...
October 31, 2025

Fantastic evening at the SAL Queensland Gala!

It was a sold out out event at the Shipping Australia Queensland Gala Ball 2026  held at The Star Brisbane! Ably hosted by Australian Football...
It was a sold out out event at the Shipping Australia Queensland Gala Ball 2026  held at The Star Brisbane! Ably hosted by Australian Football League and Brisbane Lions legend, Simon Black, our guests were treated to a sumptuous dinner at a fabulous venue. Shipping Australia CEO, Capt Melwyn Noronha, addressed our guests. After acknowledging...
October 31, 2025

Global shipping industry re-affirms support for IMO

In light of recent developments, the Tripartite participating organisations reaffirmed their support to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as the global regulator for international shipping,...
In light of recent developments, the Tripartite participating organisations reaffirmed their support to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as the global regulator for international shipping, capable of delivering effective regulations in close collaboration with the maritime community. The Tripartite Forum of shipbuilders, shipowners and classification societies convened for their annual conference in Busan, South Korea,...
October 31, 2025

Start-up enters into Uni deal to turn salt water into fuel

Researchers at Brunel University of London and Genuine H2 will split seawater into hydrogen, store it, and then burn it to power engines. As the...
Researchers at Brunel University of London and Genuine H2 will split seawater into hydrogen, store it, and then burn it to power engines. As the product of hydrogen combustion is H2O (that’s water to me and you), the only emission will be steam. Led by Brunel’s Centre for Powertrain and Fuels and start-up Genuine H2,...
October 31, 2025

Half of Aus businesses report impact from US Tariffs, AIG report says

Weaker export conditions, difficulties with sourcing imports, and a more uncertain business environment that is hindering new orders and investment, are among the consequences for...
Weaker export conditions, difficulties with sourcing imports, and a more uncertain business environment that is hindering new orders and investment, are among the consequences for Australian businesses of US trade policy. The findings of the report, which was written by the Australian Industry Group, makes for “sobering reading”, according to the Group’s CEO, Innes Willox,...
October 24, 2025

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Victorian State Committee – A Special End of Year Luncheon

November 28, 2025 @ 12:30pm
 - 3:00pm
Proudly Sponsored By Friday 28th November 2025, 1230-1500 At the Royal Automobile Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 We would be delighted to have...
Proudly Sponsored By Friday 28th November 2025, 1230-1500 At the Royal Automobile Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 We would be delighted to have the pleasure of your company at Shipping Australia’s final event of the year. The luncheon includes Mr Glenn Ridge producer, actor and television host. Centrally located in Melbourne the Royal...

NSW State Committee Christmas Luncheon 2025

December 5, 2025 @ 12:00pm
 - 3:00pm
  NSW State Committee Christmas Luncheon 2025                           SPONSORED BY The MCC Group...
  NSW State Committee Christmas Luncheon 2025                           SPONSORED BY The MCC Group SUPPORT SPONSORS   Surprise Entertainment, Prizes & More!!!! Friday, 5 Dec 2025 1200hrs for 1230hrs At the Maritime Ballroom – Hyatt Regency – 161 Sussex Street, Sydney Book early to...
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