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FWA to prosecute over alleged under-payments

Three companies and one company director are alleged to have underpaid four Filipino marine painters by more than $120,000 and are now facing prosecution by Fair Work Australia.

Stockwell and Merchant form logistics venture

Australian freight forwarder Stockwell International has entered a joint venture with Melbourne-based Merchant Logistics.

First steps to establish new offshore safety body

A report supporting five offshore petroleum Bills was tabled on Monday by the House of Representatives Agriculture, Resources, Fisheries and Forestry Committee.

Post-panamax threatens panamax trading

Employment for panamax container ships trading to and from Africa and the US is being threatened by a preference for larger, post panamax vessels.

Stolt-Nielson acquires Marstel

Bulk liquids operator, Stolt-Nielson has secured a majority interest in trans-Tasman bulk liquid storage company Marstel Holdings.

Increase in rebates for Tassie travel

The Federal Government will increase travel rebates for mainland Australians visiting Tasmania and Bass Straight islands from July 1.