Marika Calfas, CEO of NSW Ports, gave the keynote address at the recent Shipping Australia NSW Christmas Luncheon. She began by acknowledging the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. The Gadigal are the traditional custodians of the land upon which … [Read more...]
SAL NSW Christmas Luncheon delights local shipping and trade industries
Shipping Australia held its annual NSW State Committee Christmas Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency this year. There was a real debate whether or not there even should or could be a luncheon this year because of the pandemic. But our members … [Read more...]
Extreme container disruption continues in Sydney despite industrial cease fire
Ocean shipping and the landside container supply chain in to and out of Sydney both remain extremely disrupted despite the cease fire between the union and stevedores. Industrial action from a few weeks ago is the root cause of the ongoing … [Read more...]
Cash grab: Unfair New South Wales double-dipping port charges are unprecedented
Most businesses provide incentives for returning customers. But not in New South Wales. Here, the relevant port authorities apparently much prefer to penalise their customers by double-charging them. A Navigation Service Charge is a statutory … [Read more...]
Shipping Australia welcomes new empty container park at Port Botany
Yesterday’s announcement by NSW Ports, that its new 24/7, 2.4-hectare, empty container park, which is just inside Port Botany, will open in June is a boost for container management efficiency. It comes at an opportune time as shipping services are … [Read more...]