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Port of Melbourne chairman to stand down

Ports minister Denis Napthine says the chairman of the Port of Melbourne Corporation, Bill Scales, won’t seek re-appointment to the Board when his term ends in September.

Mermaid Marine workers vote for industrial action

Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) workers from Mermaid Marine Vessel Operations’ Dampier supply base have voted unanimously in favour of all industrial actions proposed in a Fair Work Australia (FWA) order last month.

FWA orders protected action ballot for P&O workers

Fair Work Australia (FWA) ordered a protected action ballot yesterday of Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) members working from P&O Trans Australia’s yard at Fisherman Island Container Park in south east Queensland.

$1.45bn bauxite project planned for Weipa

Opinions are being sought on an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the new $1.45 billion “South of the Embley” bauxite project in Weipa.

Technology could save billions on bunker costs

Flouropolymer foul release coating could see massive savings on bunker fuel consumption, according to a paper by engineering and public policy expert James Corbett.

Capesize rates steady as Atlantic stays tight

Capesize rates have enjoyed another firm week as tonnage in the Atlantic basin remains tight—but the upside could be limited.

EU box data sharing to boost supply chain security

A European data-sharing project has been launched to improve supply chain security and visibility - aiming to unclog the information pipeline for containerised cargo across international borders.