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Australia-China trade hit $100bn for first time

Trade between Australia and China has set a new benchmark, topping $100bn for the first time in the 2010 calendar year.

Port Botany on track for record box trade

Chemicals and cereals helped lift the total volume of containers handled by Port Botany to almost 2 million teu in the 11 months ending May 31.

Shipping industry honours Frank Needs

Australia’s maritime sector yesterday showed its appreciation for industry veteran, Frank Needs, at Parliament House in Sydney yesterday.

Gay gives insight into NSW transport agenda

Duncan Gay, the new NSW minister for roads and ports, yesterday give the industry a glimpse into the state government’s forthcoming agenda touching on port privatisation and establishment of an integrated transport authority.

Shipping confidence hits two-year low

Continued overcapacity and rising fuel costs have contributed to shipping industry confidence slipping to a two-year low, according to the latest quarterly survey by accountants Moore Stephens.

Sekimizu to suceed Mitropoulos as IMO chief

Japan’s Koji Sekimizu has been elected as the next secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization by the 40-member council.

Queensland biofuels may power US Navy

Queensland researchers will make a bid to provide biofuels for US Navy ships and planes by 2020.