Oceania – Page 9
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NewsStriking Papeete port workers blocking cargo
A general strike in French Polynesia has seen cargo stuck in the Port of Papeete following action by port workers.
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NewsNewcastle responds to unsought terminal bids
Australia''s Port of Newcastle has responded to receiving unsolicited bids to develop a container terminal at the port by encouraging more bids from other prospective investors.
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NewsNew Zealand ports return half year profits
Port of Tauranga has returned a comparable 13% increase in net after-tax profit to NZ$94.3m and 10.9% rise in revenue to NZ$283.7m in the 2017–2018 financial year.
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NewsConcerns over Kiwi port surveying
Safety and economic impact concerns have been raised over the lack of standardisation of hydrography surveying practice within New Zealand’s port sector.
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NewsTasmania's multi-million port plan
A $144m set of investment plans for port infrastructure has been unveiled for ports in Tasmania to futureproof the Australian state for the next 15 years.
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NewsDP World defends charges
DP World has defended its controversial terminal infrastructure access charges, saying they are essential to keep the entire supply chain competitive.
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NewsNewcastle looks beyond bulk horizon
The world”s foremost coal export port is targeting business diversification initiatives, but its plans are being stymied, writes Iain MacIntyre.
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NewsTasPorts reveals AUS$200m Port Master Plan
TasPorts has unveiled its Port Master Plan to spend AUS$200m in port infrastructure improvements over the next 15 years.
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Auckland charged over swimmer's death
Charges have been filed in the Auckland District Court this month in relation to the death of ocean swimmer Leslie Gelberger, who was thought to have been struck and killed by a 15-metre aluminium pilot boat in Auckland Harbour last April.
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Real cost of port shortfalls in Australia
Impediments to efficiency in Australia’s port network ultimately impact negatively on the cost of living for Australians and Australia’s competitiveness on the international stage, according to Ports Australia chief executive Mike Gallacher.
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Adani ready to sell Abbot Point stake
Investment bank Rothschild has been appointed by Adani to sell a stake in its Port of Abbot Point port operations in Australia''s Queensland.
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Newcastle invests in bulk boom
A new A$33m common-user bulk terminal is to be built at the Australian Port of Newcastle’s Kooragang Island.
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Industrial action averted at Port Nelson
A planned week-long strike of eight tug masters and engineers at New Zealand’s Port Nelson has been averted, with port management and representatives of the Merchant Service Guild (MSG) engaging in further negotiations.
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News'Secret' government deal holding back Newcastle
A "secret deal" between the New South Wales (NSW) government and port owners is stopping the Port of Newcastle from developing a container terminal and pushing up consumer prices, according to Australia’s NSW state government opposition.
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Melbourne pilotage services under review
A preliminary review into the standard of pilotage services in Melbourne’s Port Phillip Bay is to be conducted by the Victorian Ports Corporation, following the recent opening up of pilotage competition in the bay.
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Support builds for Newcastle box terminal
Support for a container terminal at the New South Wales port of Newcastle has come from a regional business group.
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NewsNewcastle pushes ahead with container bid
Port of Newcastle plans to continue its fight to win funding and establish a container terminal, following news that the Australian government will fund rail expansion at Port Botany.
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NewsNew Zealand's Northport joins country's container sector
Friday this week, May 11, will mark Northport’s arrival on the New Zealand container port scene, when Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) makes its first export loading on the newly-revamped Kiwi Express schedule.
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NewsBotany injury used “opportunistically” by ITF
Hutchison Ports has accused the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) of “opportunistically” using an incident which resulted in a seriously injured worker at its Port Botany terminal to gather support.
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Breakthrough in Lyttelton melee
“Agreement in principle” has been reached in the industrial dispute between Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) and the Rail and Maritime Transport Union (RMTU).
