Australasia – Page 19
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NewsEase of automation at Brisbane
The main drivers for automation are being ably demonstrated at Patrick’s automated straddle terminal in Brisbane, Australia, says the operator.
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NewsOutrage at DPW Brisbane failings
The performance of DP World’s automated Brisbane terminal has come in for a rebuke by customers. Several went public with their criticisms, one calling DPWA’s service in Brisbane “a nightmare” and another saying there had been “endless dramas unforseen” with “charges beyond belief”.
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NewsHastings not a done deal says Labor
Up to six possible locations for an international container port are being considered for Australia’s Victoria, the state’s opposition Labor Party says.
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Queensland opts for port leasing option
The Ports of Gladstone and Townsville are to be leased by the Queensland Government in a bid to reduce its debt.
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Tensions exposed at Lyttelton
Underlying tensions between management of Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) and the Rail and Maritime Transport Union (RMTU) have come to the fore over a mandatory drug testing initiative.
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New Zealand ports financial improvements
LPC has reported a flat earthquake-adjusted after-tax annual profit of NZ$15.1m (US$12m) and comparable 4.7% rise in revenue to NZ$115.8m.
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NewsDP World faces trouble down under
DP World Australia is facing industrial action at its east coast terminals this week from the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) in support of their Enterprise Agreement demands.
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Tauranga leads record NZ financials
Port of Tauranga has delivered a new record underlying net profit of NZ$78.3m (up 1.3%) and revenue of NZ$266.3 (up 9.1%) for the financial year to June 30, 2014.
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Third LPC death in ten months
Mechanic Brad Fletcher recently became the third workplace fatality at Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) in ten months when reportedly toppling from an extended scissor-lift while he and a workmate were attempting to jump-start a straddle carrier.
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Auckland refutes collusion smear
Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) national president Garry Parsloe is demanding Ports of Auckland’s senior management and board reveal what relationships and dealings they had with right wing “attack bloggers” during the recent industrial dispute.
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Competition commission targets reform
Australia’s Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) chairman has proposed microeconomic reforms for the shipping sector, including ports increasing their productivity by raising congestion pricing.
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Second Victoria terminal ‘needs more thought’
A report from Australia’s Victoria University has suggested more detailed research is required to decide on where Victoria’s second container port should be established.
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NewsTauranga profit top-up
New Zealand’s Port of Tauranga is set for growth following an increase in profit and volume for the year to 30 June 2014.
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NewsPort alliance strengthens NZ supply chain
Ports of Auckland, Napier Port and Icepak are working together to develop a new inland port and intermodal freight hub, which they say will strengthen the supply chain and encourage growth.
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Asciano confirms interest in equity sell-off
Port operator Asciano has confirmed it is talking with third parties over potentially selling a slice of its Patrick Terminals and Logistics division.
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Newcastle up for box terminal
The chairman of the Port Authority of New South Wales believes there will eventually be a box terminal at Newcastle.
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Ports strategy announced by NZ's labour
New Zealand’s opposition Labour Party has announced plans to develop a national ports strategy as part of a $200m fund established for regional development if elected.
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Otago port land policy debated
Port Otago has been criticised for excessively pricing its sought-after leasehold land parcels and showing no ‘social’ aspect to its land sales policy despite being 100%-owned by the Otago Regional Council (ORC).
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DP World calls off Fremantle lock out
DP World Australia and the Maritime Union of Australia have resumed negotiations in respect of work practices at the former''s Fremantle container terminal.
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NewsSouth Oz ports pre-mortem report
Experts at the Institute for Supply Chain and Logistics at Victoria University in Australia have completed a “pre-mortem” report warning of the dangers of pushback by private operators and of the haste towards building a new port.
