An application to the Fair Work Commission by container terminal operator Patrick Terminals to terminate industrial action is strongly supported by Shipping Australia. “Any disruption to trade at our ports causes harm to Australian businesses, … [Read more...]
DP World Australia anticipates finalising EBA in Sydney in the near future
Withdrawal of industrial action has enabled container terminal operator DP World Australia to envisage finalisation of an agreement at DPWA Sydney in the near future. "The Maritime Union's decision to withdraw all industrial action at DP World … [Read more...]
Today is World Maritime Day 2020
Today, 24 September, is World Maritime Day. Today is a day to think about the benefits that ocean shipping has brought to all the peoples of the world, no matter how far they live from the sea. Many people are surprised, shocked even, when they … [Read more...]
Coastal trading reform is back on the policy agenda
Federal officials have released a discussion paper on reform of the way that cargo vessels are regulated under the Commonwealth's Coastal Trading (Revitalising Australian Shipping) Act 2012. Progress on this particular consultation has been … [Read more...]
Opinion: ANL calls for consideration of larger vessels in Australia & New Zealand
Ships have been getting bigger and bigger over recent years. Vessels that were once seen as innovative in terms of their size and capability are already on the list of “the former greats” as newer and larger ships are developed, taking the industry’s … [Read more...]