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HMS Monmouth responds to piracy attack

Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) operated vessel HMS Monmouth came to the aid of the Caravos Horizon which was attacked in the Red Sea last week.

ACCC issues grain access draft-ruling

Competition regulator the ACCC has issued a draft decision on access to Melbourne port as proposed by the Australian Bulk Alliance.

Sofrana's new handling charge for Solomons freight

Sofrana Unilines New Zealand has introduced a terminal handling charge (THC) at Honiara Port because of “significant cost increases” in the Solomon Islands.

APL’s HS Puccini detained after Phillippines collision

After being involved in a collision with Pulsa Shipping’s Bulk Carrier 1, the fully cellular containership HS Puccini is set to be detained by the Philippine coast guard.

Austal wins Australian Customs contract

Austal has signed a contract to design and build eight new patrol boats for the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service.

Operating costs hurt Swire Pacific’s profits

Swire Pacific Offshore has recorded a fall in profits in the first half of 2011.

Study reveals opportunities for NZ supply chain firms

New Zealand has “significant potential” to improve access for domestic companies to access the global supply chain market, according to a new study.