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NQBP calls tenders for Port of Abbot Point project

North Queensland Bulk Ports is calling tenders for the first phase of its proposed multi cargo facility project at Abbot Point.

Panamax rates slump as newbuildings hit water

Bulk carrier owners have pushed rates to the lowest levels seen over five months in a desperate bid to fix charters for their vessels.

Australia, Indonesia sign safety and security pact

Anthony Albanese, the federal minister for transport and infrastructure, has signed transport safety and security deals with Indonesia.

Asian giants enjoy Oz agri-products

China and Japan showed great appetite for Australian agricultural exports in 2009-10, ABARE figures reveal.

Box carriers on track for US$17bn profit in 2010

London consultancy firm Drewry anticipates a turnaround of more than US$36bn from losses of US$19.4bn incurred by the top 30 lines in 2009.

Volumes up 16% at China’s ports

China's ports posted a 16% rise in total cargo throughput in the first 11 months this year to 7.3bn tonnes, according to the Chinese Ministry of Transport.

Hapag-Lloyd orders mega-box ships

Ten giant vessels have been ordered by Hapag-Lloyd from Hyundai Heavy Industries for delivery between 2012 and end-2013.

Gold Coast to undergo dredging project

Queensland's government is calling tenders for the dredging of the Gold Coast seaway entrance.

Aussie wheat exports surge

Australian wheat exports in October were the nation’s highest in a single month for more than a year, ABARE figures show.

New EU customs rules mandatory from January

The European Union has announced plans to make electronic pre-arrival reporting and for a Customs Entry Summary Declaration (ENS) compulsory at its ports.