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Wan Chee Foong to succeed Lars Kastrup as CEO at Pacific International Lines

Mr Wan Chee Foong has been appointed as the Deputy CEO at Pacific International Lines, effective 05 October 2026, as part of a planned leadership...
Mr Wan Chee Foong has been appointed as the Deputy CEO at Pacific International Lines, effective 05 October 2026, as part of a planned leadership succession. Mr Wan will succeed Mr Lars Kastrup as Chief Executive Officer in April 2027. Mr Kastrup will remain Chief Executive Officer through the handover period and thereafter serve as...
September 24, 2026

Klaveness Combination Carriers names vessel Baltazar and deploys it to the Australia-trade

Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) has celebrated the naming of its vessel, Baltazar (IMO 1032218),  in Fremantle, Western Australia, bringing together customers, partners, crew members, representatives...
Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) has celebrated the naming of its vessel, Baltazar (IMO 1032218),  in Fremantle, Western Australia, bringing together customers, partners, crew members, representatives from the Western Australian maritime community, shareholders and colleagues to mark an important milestone for the company. The event was held at the Fremantle Passenger Terminal and included a traditional...
September 24, 2026

ON SALE: Shipping Australia Victorian Christmas Luncheon now available to book!

We would be delighted to have the pleasure of your company at Shipping Australia’s final event of the year in Victoria! Click here to book!...
We would be delighted to have the pleasure of your company at Shipping Australia’s final event of the year in Victoria! Click here to book! The luncheon features international comedian and entertainer Mr Arj Barker. Centrally located in Melbourne the Royal Automobile Club (est.1903) provides excellent food and beverages. Please reply at the earliest –...
September 24, 2026

World first ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering to an ammonia-fuelled vessel

NYK Line  has completed the world’s first ship-to-ship (STS) ammonia bunkering operation to an ammonia-fuelled vessel. The bunkering took place on 17 September with the...
NYK Line  has completed the world’s first ship-to-ship (STS) ammonia bunkering operation to an ammonia-fuelled vessel. The bunkering took place on 17 September with the assistance of Japan Marine United Corporation, Nihon Shipyard, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, and Kokuka Sangyo. Ammonia fuel was transferred from the ammonia carrier Shoei Maru via the ship-to-ship method, at...
September 24, 2026

IUMI launches Crew Wellbeing Checklist to strengthen marine risk assessment

The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has launched a Crew Wellbeing Checklist for Hull & Machinery insurers which is designed to complement their risk...
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has launched a Crew Wellbeing Checklist for Hull & Machinery insurers which is designed to complement their risk assessment process by focusing on the human element. Research increasingly demonstrates that crew wellbeing is not only a welfare issue but also an important business risk factor. As human error...
September 24, 2026

CMA CGM & American University of Beirut set up CMA CGM Artificial Intelligence & Insights Institute

Shipping major CMA CGM signed a deal with the American University of Beirut to set up the CMA CGM Artificial Intelligence and Insights Institute within...
Shipping major CMA CGM signed a deal with the American University of Beirut to set up the CMA CGM Artificial Intelligence and Insights Institute within the university’s School of Computing and Data Sciences. Anchored by a $10 million donation from CMA CGM, the partnership will establish and endow the CMA CGM Artificial Intelligence and Insights...
September 24, 2026

Wan Chee Foong to succeed Lars Kastrup as CEO at Pacific International Lines

Mr Wan Chee Foong has been appointed as the Deputy CEO at Pacific International Lines, effective 05 October 2026, as part of a planned leadership...
Mr Wan Chee Foong has been appointed as the Deputy CEO at Pacific International Lines, effective 05 October 2026, as part of a planned leadership succession. Mr Wan will succeed Mr Lars Kastrup as Chief Executive Officer in April 2027. Mr Kastrup will remain Chief Executive Officer through the handover period and thereafter serve as...
September 24, 2026

Klaveness Combination Carriers names vessel Baltazar and deploys it to the Australia-trade

Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) has celebrated the naming of its vessel, Baltazar (IMO 1032218),  in Fremantle, Western Australia, bringing together customers, partners, crew members, representatives...
Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) has celebrated the naming of its vessel, Baltazar (IMO 1032218),  in Fremantle, Western Australia, bringing together customers, partners, crew members, representatives from the Western Australian maritime community, shareholders and colleagues to mark an important milestone for the company. The event was held at the Fremantle Passenger Terminal and included a traditional...
September 24, 2026

ON SALE: Shipping Australia Victorian Christmas Luncheon now available to book!

We would be delighted to have the pleasure of your company at Shipping Australia’s final event of the year in Victoria! Click here to book!...
We would be delighted to have the pleasure of your company at Shipping Australia’s final event of the year in Victoria! Click here to book! The luncheon features international comedian and entertainer Mr Arj Barker. Centrally located in Melbourne the Royal Automobile Club (est.1903) provides excellent food and beverages. Please reply at the earliest –...
September 24, 2026

World first ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering to an ammonia-fuelled vessel

NYK Line  has completed the world’s first ship-to-ship (STS) ammonia bunkering operation to an ammonia-fuelled vessel. The bunkering took place on 17 September with the...
NYK Line  has completed the world’s first ship-to-ship (STS) ammonia bunkering operation to an ammonia-fuelled vessel. The bunkering took place on 17 September with the assistance of Japan Marine United Corporation, Nihon Shipyard, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, and Kokuka Sangyo. Ammonia fuel was transferred from the ammonia carrier Shoei Maru via the ship-to-ship method, at...
September 24, 2026

IUMI launches Crew Wellbeing Checklist to strengthen marine risk assessment

The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has launched a Crew Wellbeing Checklist for Hull & Machinery insurers which is designed to complement their risk...
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has launched a Crew Wellbeing Checklist for Hull & Machinery insurers which is designed to complement their risk assessment process by focusing on the human element. Research increasingly demonstrates that crew wellbeing is not only a welfare issue but also an important business risk factor. As human error...
September 24, 2026

CMA CGM & American University of Beirut set up CMA CGM Artificial Intelligence & Insights Institute

Shipping major CMA CGM signed a deal with the American University of Beirut to set up the CMA CGM Artificial Intelligence and Insights Institute within...
Shipping major CMA CGM signed a deal with the American University of Beirut to set up the CMA CGM Artificial Intelligence and Insights Institute within the university’s School of Computing and Data Sciences. Anchored by a $10 million donation from CMA CGM, the partnership will establish and endow the CMA CGM Artificial Intelligence and Insights...
September 24, 2026

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Industry Gala Night 2026

October 10, 2026 @ 6:00pm
 - 12:00am
Industry Gala Night 2026 – A Masquerade Affair Shipping Australia Limited Queensland is delighted to announce the return of our highly anticipated Industry Gala Night...
Industry Gala Night 2026 – A Masquerade Affair Shipping Australia Limited Queensland is delighted to announce the return of our highly anticipated Industry Gala Night 2026. Following the outstanding success of last year’s sold-out event, we are excited to once again bring together industry leaders, valued partners, sponsors, and supporters for an unforgettable evening of...

SAL Victorian State Committee – Special End of Year Luncheon

November 27, 2026 @ 12:30pm
 - 3:00pm
  SAL Victorian State Committee Special End of Year Luncheon FRIDAY, 27 November 2026 1230 to 1500 At the Royal Automobile Club, 501 Bourke Street,...
  SAL Victorian State Committee Special End of Year Luncheon FRIDAY, 27 November 2026 1230 to 1500 At the Royal Automobile Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000   PROUDLY SPONSORED BY  We would be delighted to have the pleasure of your company at Shipping Australia’s final event of the year. The luncheon features international...
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