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Labour MP Darien Fenton’s Local Government (Council Controlled Organisations) Amendment Bill was thwarted by a single vote in New Zealand Parliament last month.

26th November 2012

Bill killed by one vote

26th November 2012

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Melbourne’s hoped-for growth in larger ship visits, after its channel deepening, has been slower than expected.

18th November 2012

Big ships remain elusive for Melbourne

18th November 2012

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Australian Premier Ted Baillieu has officially invited Expressions of Interest (EoI) seeking operators for the Webb Dock container terminal, automotive terminal and Pre Delivery Inspection (PDI) Hub at the developed Port of…

4th October 2012

Bids invited for Melbourne Port redevelopment

4th October 2012

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Port Hedland has reviewed its operations and decided to optimise its inner harbour space, identifying under-utilised capacity that has led to approvals being granted for three developments in the inner harbour.

19th September 2012

Hedland puts inner harbour to work

19th September 2012

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The Western Australia State Government has announced a major port facility will be built at Lumsden Point near Port Hedland.

13th September 2012

Hedland port development confirmed

13th September 2012

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Australian container terminal operator Asciano has announced a AUS$348m automation project for its Botany Bay facility which when implemented could see the workforce there reduced by over 50%.

19th July 2012

Automation – Asciano’s double edged sword

19th July 2012

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A number of major Australian ports have a lower return on assets than counterparts internationally, according to a report by Infrastructure Australia.

16th July 2012

Australian assets offer low returns

16th July 2012

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The head of Australian stevedore Asciano has questioned whether having three competitive stevedores in the Australian waterfront industry is viable in the long-term.

13th July 2012

Asciano questions multiple operators

13th July 2012

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Ports and rail operator Asciano Ltd is to dismantle its Patrick ports division.

17th February 2012

Asciano ‘dismantles’ ports division

17th February 2012

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Dampier Port Authority has expanded its boundaries to include Ashburton North, a new multi-user port and strategic industrial area.

25th January 2012

Dampier spreads out

25th January 2012

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A series of 24-hour strikes has been called by the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) in protest against DP Worlds refusal to grant a 5% pay increase and also improve working conditions.

17th November 2011

Australian dockers target DP World

17th November 2011

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Darwin Port has been fined A$69,000 (US$67,200) for infringing environmental regulations.

20th October 2011

Darwin slapped with pollution fine

20th October 2011

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The former head of Patrick Stevedores, Chris Corrigan, has moved closer to re-entering the Australian ports business. His company Qube Logistics is to pay A$106m (US$115m) to buy DP World’s stake in…

7th June 2011

Ex-Patrick boss investment

7th June 2011

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BHP Billiton is seeking government approvals for the comprehensive development of its outer harbour facility in Port Hedland, which includes landside infrastructure and marine development.

6th June 2011

Hedland development plan unveiled

6th June 2011

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The long-term lease of the Abbot Point coal terminal in Queensland has been won by Mundra Port and Special Economic Zone (MPSEZ), a branch of the Adani group of India.

2nd June 2011

Adani wins Abbot Point lease

2nd June 2011

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Three innovative units that allow containers to be used for bulk and discharged straight into a ship’s hold have been bought by DP World Adelaide.

1st June 2011

Box discharge units bought by Adelaide

1st June 2011

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Queenslands ports have survived an onslaught from Cyclone Yasi, one of the most destructive cyclones to hit Australia in decades.

20th February 2011

Cyclone damage kept to a minmum

20th February 2011

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Australian Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Anthony Albanese has said his new National Ports Strategy is a blueprint for the future that will address the bottlenecks which have hampered competition and…

26th January 2011

Australian port strategy promises overhaul

26th January 2011

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The design and construction of the $50m iron ore facility at Port Pirie in South Australia has taken another step forward, although the final approvals are still being sought.

24th January 2011

Another step for Aussie ore facility

24th January 2011

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The Queensland floods, which in total have covered an area greater than France and Germany, continue to disrupt port operations.

6th January 2011

Australian floods continue to hit coal ports

6th January 2011