Oceania

Port Otago’s sole owner, the Otago Regional Council (ORC), has declared strong interest in merging with Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) and has voted to consult its public on the issue.

Ports of Auckland has issued requests for expressions of interest documents to 16 potential contractors in container lashing, shuttle and supplementary straddle, and crane driving services.

A change in focus is required throughout the supply chain for sustainable growth to be achieved in the post-recession environment, said Ports of Auckland managing director Jens Madsen.

Gladstone Ports Corporation shrugged off the first half blues of 2009 and announced a record throughput of more than 81 million tonnes for last year, of which coal made up over 58…

The newly-appointed New South Wales ports minister has quickly moved to reinforce his governments commitment to improving the performance of Sydneys Port Botany stevedores.

Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) general secretary Joe Fleetwood says Kiwi ports are cutting safety corners due to the economic recession and increasing competition for available cargo.