Australasia

Is legislation appropriate?
2021-11-22T10:15:00+00:00By Rebecca Jeffrey
The New South Wales Government will review ports legislation to tackle inefficiencies and support NSW industry and jobs growth.
Newcastle diversification defiance
2021-11-15T11:41:00+00:00By Rebecca Jeffrey
The Port of Newcastle is making headway with its diversification strategy, despite a roadblock on its container terminal plans.
DP World dismisses report
2021-11-11T17:28:00+00:00By Rebecca Jeffrey
DP World Australia has objected to a report that found Australian ports are underperforming.
Developing green hydrogen
2021-11-08T16:23:00+00:00By Rebecca Jeffrey
A green-thinking Australian port is driving forward development of a hydrogen economy.
Operator dumps MUA
2021-10-28T16:59:00+01:00By Rebecca Jeffrey
A major Australian container terminal operator has moved to terminate its Enterprise Agreement with the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA).
Port sustainability kudos
2021-10-12T12:11:00+01:00
Australia is demonstrating its commitment to environmental practice with green innovation.

Supporting mental health
2021-10-04T13:17:00+01:00
Ports Australia has joined a movement aiming to promote the mental health and wellbeing of transport and logistics workers, says Dave MacIntyre
Melbourne rail ready
2021-09-28T11:24:00+01:00
The Port of Melbourne is a step closer to implementing a critical sustainable cargo solution.
Empty container park EOI
2021-09-24T11:41:00+01:00
An Australian port has opened Expressions of Interest (EOI) regarding potential establishment of an empty container park (ECP)
Clean green record
2021-09-13T15:25:00+01:00
100% electric vehicles have enabled a New Zealand port to set a new green record.
Mega ship manoeuvring
2021-09-08T12:21:00+01:00
Manoeuvring very large ships to port is now safer and more efficient thanks to new technology.
AUS’: THE REFORM DEBATE
2021-09-07T21:06:00+01:00By Mike Mundy
A new report from Australia’s Productivity Commission adds fuel to the fire of proposed maritime sector reforms – the battle lines are being drawn. Mike Mundy reviews the pros and cons.
Nurturing new talent
2021-09-06T10:58:00+01:00
An Australian port is helping spearhead an Indigenous STEM Scholarship to help young people realise their potential.
Ambitious sustainability strategy
2021-09-03T09:52:00+01:00
Zero net emissions by 2050 is one aim of a New Zealand port’s new sustainability strategy.
Green port strategy
2021-08-31T14:11:00+01:00
A New Zealand port says its new sustainability strategy is a top priority for its business.

Hydrogen MoU
2021-08-19T14:21:00+01:00
Green hydrogen could be part of an Australian port’s future as the country’s interest in clean fuels grows.
Green global benchmark
2021-08-18T11:21:00+01:00
The brains behind an ambitious green port project aim to set a global benchmark in marine environmental management.
Protect supply chains
2021-08-18T09:53:00+01:00
Industrial land should be protected for supply chains, Australian stakeholders have stressed.
GreenPort Live Australia
2021-08-16T15:02:00+01:00
GreenPort is taking its webinar series to Australasia with the mission of driving up sustainability.
Port death charges
2021-08-12T13:42:00+01:00
Charges have been brought against a New Zealand port operator following the death of a port worker.
No go for port
2021-08-11T10:59:00+01:00
An application to build a deepwater port facility in South Australia has been denied.
Automation back on
2021-08-04T13:19:00+01:00
Automation is back on the agenda for a New Zealand port operator following a safety incident.
Port boss fights back
2021-07-21T23:14:00+01:00
An Australian port boss has hit back against a court’s conclusion that building a container terminal is not a “real possibility”.
Investment not expansion
2021-07-19T14:10:00+01:00
A New Zealand port is investing in container handling, but insists this is not linked to expansion.

Ports feud
2021-06-30T21:43:00+01:00
Tension is increasing over Australian ports following a recent court ruling.
Ports performance “dreadful”
2021-06-04T14:20:00+01:00
Nearly all Australia’s container ports are amongst the worst-performing container ports in the world.
NZ port boss resigns after “personal attacks”
2021-05-20T15:18:00+01:00
The head of a New Zealand port has resigned following “personal attacks”.
South Australia development opportunity
2021-05-20T13:26:00+01:00
Australia has announced an opportunity to develop land with access to a deepwater port and multiple renewable energy zones.
POAL: “SYSTEMIC PROBLEMS”
2021-05-14T23:20:00+01:00
A comprehensive review paves the way for a wide-ranging upgrade of safety arrangements at Ports of Auckland. Iain MacIntyre reports
NZ fast track expansion denied
2021-05-07T16:07:00+01:00
A fast-track application for a NZ$68.5m expansion project at a New Zealand port has been rejected.
Australia’s first green port is underway
2021-04-19T12:23:00+01:00
Plans to build Australia’s first ‘green’ port are underway.
Powerful tug for safer large vessel handling
2021-03-19T15:20:00+00:00
Safer handling of large vessels has been enabled at a New Zealand port with a NZD9.4m order for a 65t bollard pull (BP) tug.
SHORT-HAUL RAIL ASSESSED
2021-03-15T09:00:00+00:00
A new study commissioned by the Australian Railway Association drills into the viability of getting short-haul rail working in conjunction with Australia’s main containerports. Dave Macintyre examines the pros and cons.
Contracts signed for AUS$125m port rail project
2021-02-26T15:44:00+00:00
Contracts have been signed for a $125m Australian port rail project that improve supply chain logistics and reduce congestion.
VICT strikes suspended
2021-02-23T16:45:00+00:00
Strikes have been suspended at ICTSI’s Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) at the Port of Melbourne.
VICT strikes are attacking automation
2021-02-15T15:13:00+00:00
A series of planned strikes at ICTSI’s Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) at the Port of Melbourne is an attack on its automated status, VICT’s CEO has said.

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