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MUA plans further stoppages

More industrial action is expected at Patrick Stevedore’s Westernport bulk and general terminal this weekend as the Maritime Union’s period for protected action comes to an end.

Weak east-west box rates send misleading signals

Broad supply and demand equilibrium have been cited as evidence that box trades are not in such poor shape as some indicators imply.

Hapag-Lloyd announces new Asia-Australia route

Container line Hapag-Lloyd has announced a new shipping loop between north-east Asia and Australia.

Rebels capture Libyan tanker

Libyan product tanker, Cartagena, is reported to have been taken over by rebel forces and diverted to the rebel-held port of Benghazi.

Rio's fixing frenzy underpins capesize market

Capesize rates rallied late last week, spurred by fixing activity from Rio Tinto which booked more than 10 vessels.

Amended port navigation depths for Cairns

Maritime Safety Queensland has advised mariners that the design and actual port navigation depths in Cairns have been revised.