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Industry bid for QR a stunt: Fraser
A fierce debate over the future of Queensland's bulk haulage tracks has intensified at the weekend with the state's treasurer, Andrew Fraser, accusing the coal industry of undermining the controversial infrastructure sell-off.
Oil spill response plan needs legal protection: report
The legal underpinning of Australia's national oil spill plan is missing, the report into last March's Pacific Adventurer incident response has revealed.
Profit surge for bulk fuels specialist Vopak
Royal Vopak benefited from the rising tide of "robust demand for tank storage services" to record a 20% increase in group operating profit, excluding exceptional items, to €385m ($578m) in 2009.
PoMC to keep harbour control in tower
The Port of Melbourne Corporation has countered speculation that operations will be moved to headquarters in the city.
Call for amendment to heavy vehicle licensing
The trucking industry will face a skills shortage if Australia's transport ministers fail to relax the existing licensing system, the Australian Trucking Association says.
Cathay Pacific cautious as demand strengthens
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways, which includes Dragonair and all-cargo airline Air Hong Kong, remained cautious about prospects for this year, despite a stronger than usual demand for airfreight towards the end of last year.
