Oceania

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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