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The Western Australian government is looking to sell Fremantle Port to help fund major new projects without adding to debt.

18th May 2015

Fremantle up for sale

18th May 2015

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Opponents to Ports of Auckland’s plans to expand its footprint into Waitemata Harbour remain unbowed by a compromise proposal, with the Stop Stealing Our Harbour group organising another public protest and MP…

14th May 2015

Auckland port protestors unbowed

14th May 2015

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The port of Fremantle has at least eight years to go before it reaches its maximum container capacity, even if the annual box growth rate is high, Western Australias transport minister Dean…

6th May 2015

Fremantle at least eight years off capacity ceiling

6th May 2015

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Ports of Auckland’s plans to build two 100-metre piled expansions at the end of Bledisloe Terminal has met with vocal local opposition and caused controversy within the port’s owner, the Auckland City…

5th May 2015

Auckland port expansion riles locals

5th May 2015

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WorkSafe NZ has brought a prosecution against Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) following the death of its employee, Brad Fletcher, in a scissor-lift incident last August.

5th May 2015

Lyttelton charged over worker death

5th May 2015

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Competition is strong for the concession to operate a single new automotive terminal at Victoria Quay in the inner harbour at the port of Fremantle.

16th April 2015

Fremantle car concession popular

16th April 2015

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A renewed Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) call for a national inquiry into port and maritime safety was greeted by two serious port accidents.

23rd March 2015

NZ port safety review urgently needed

23rd March 2015

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The expansion of Abbot Point Coal Terminal in Queensland is back on the agenda after an agreement between the state’s government and major proponents Adani and GVK Hancock.

18th March 2015

Abbot Point terminal expansion revitalised

18th March 2015

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The Port of Auckland has expressed its delight at the signing of a new collective agreement with members of the Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) following years of upheaval.

25th February 2015

Auckland agreement reached

25th February 2015

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Peak season container trade congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach is understood to be having a flow-on effect at the Ports of Auckland and on the region’s supply…

21st November 2014

US congestion affects Auckland

21st November 2014

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Ports of Auckland is understood to be offering support and advice to Fiji Ports Corporation as the latter looks to further develop the port of Suva’s position as a shipping hub for…

21st November 2014

Auckland counsels Fiji ports

21st November 2014

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The main drivers for automation are being ably demonstrated at Patrick’s automated straddle terminal in Brisbane, Australia, says the operator.

5th November 2014

Ease of automation at Brisbane

5th November 2014

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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…

22nd October 2014

Outrage at DPW Brisbane failings

22nd October 2014

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The Ports of Gladstone and Townsville are to be leased by the Queensland Government in a bid to reduce its debt.

22nd October 2014

Queensland opts for port leasing option

22nd October 2014

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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.

22nd October 2014

New Zealand ports financial improvements

22nd October 2014

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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.

1st October 2014

DP World faces trouble down under

1st October 2014

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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…

15th September 2014

Third LPC death in ten months

15th September 2014

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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…

15th September 2014

Auckland refutes collusion smear

15th September 2014

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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.

15th September 2014

Second Victoria terminal ‘needs more thought’

15th September 2014

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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.

13th August 2014

Port alliance strengthens NZ supply chain

13th August 2014