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Dredging project not harming marine life says GPC

Gladstone Ports Corporation has rejected claims that dredging operations are having an adverse impact on marine life in Gladstone harbour.

Quarantine workers look to work bans

Australian quarantine services workers will take protected industrial action from Friday, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry (DAFF) has announced.

Baltic Dry Index hits 2011 high

Surging capesize charter rates caused the Baltic Dry Index to hit a year to date high last Friday of 1,740 points.

Sale and leaseback for Vale

Senior manager confirms market gossip that Vale is in talks to charter out its Very Large Ore Carriers (VLOCs).

MUA leader receives White Ribbon award

Work to stop male on female violence has earned MUA deputy national secretary Mick Doleman the 2011 White Ribbon Australia Ambassador of the Year title.

Fair Work scrutinised at Freight Week

The fairness of the Fair Work Act and whether Australia is heading for a re-run of 1980s industrial relations were the key questions at the first day of Freight Week yesterday.

Port Botany to be privatised

A 99-year lease on Sydney’s box port will be offered to private investors, funds raised will be used to fund infrastructure projects.