Jim Wilson

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 celebration, networking, and entertainment. This year we invite...

Join YSA for a night of learning and networking on Thursday 8 October 2026! Jonathon Parkin of Holding Redlich will deliver a presentation on the hybrid and unique nature of the Australian Amended Hague-Visby Rules (AAHVR), including how the extended period of responsibility under the AAVHR compares against other container based cargo regimes around the...

Maersk has completed the first ship-to-ship commercial ethanol bunkering of a deep-sea container vessel, the Tangier Maersk, in the United States. Maersk currently has a strategy to  explore multiple fuel pathways as the industry decarbonises. The company argued that the operation provided insight into the operations, infrastructure, sourcing, and supply chain considerations of using methanol...

Several new biosecurity instruments entered into force in early October 2026. They replace the corresponding 2016 instruments which have now been repealed following a scheduled sunset. “The changes reflected in the new instruments ensure the legislative framework remains fit for purpose and continues to support the effective administration of Australia’s biosecurity system,” the Department of...

By the International Maritime Organization. Türkiye’s Sea of Marmara ferry network could cut greenhouse gas emissions by 63% by switching to a mix of hybrid and fully electric vessels, while avoiding nearly half a billion euros in health and environmental damage costs and supporting around 1,100 jobs a year, according to new research. Commissioned by...

It is a simple fact, and one that is remarkably little understood, that delays in port make for poor vessel schedule reliability. We say it is remarkably little understood because several executives of our acquaintance have asked us why ships are not meeting windows as much anymore. One senior executive, during COVID, criticised shipping for...

THE CLOCK is ticking to get in your entries for the DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards! Nominations close Wednesday 7 October, meaning there is just under a week left to nominate. The awards celebrate excellence across the maritime sector and are open to people and businesses across the industry, the DCN Australian Shipping...

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...

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...

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 –...