Sea-Intelligence, a respected international company of maritime analysts, has busted a "nefarious" myth surrounding blank sailings. "The data is... clear: carriers have not reduced deployed capacity, despite having blanked some sailings," reported … [Read more...]
The importance of freight and the seafarer highlighted in the COVID year
The Hon Michael McCormack MP, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development writes about freight and seafarers during 2020 - the year of COVID. "For the Australian shipping industry, we can look back on … [Read more...]
Withdrawal of protected industrial action at Svitzer-serviced ports
Towage provider Svitzer has welcomed the decision of the Maritime Union of Australia to withdraw its protected industrial action in ports covered by Svitzer Australia’s National Towage Enterprise Agreement as of midday, Wednesday 20 January … [Read more...]
Half a century of change – Ken Fitzpatrick looks back
January is a time for reflection. Former SAL Chairman and Director of Shipping Australia, Ken Fitzpatrick, reflects on fifty years of working in the shipping industry. Mr Fitzpatrick writes: "Those of us who can look back half a century are … [Read more...]
Deadline due soon on NSW Ports & Maritime Administration Regs consultation
The acceptance period for submissions on Transport for New South Wales' Ports and Maritime Administration Regulation 2012 consultation is due to close soon, on 19 February. Details on a variety of matters are contained in the regulation including … [Read more...]