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Port, pilot and master criticised in APL Sydney case
APL Sydney's master, the Port of Melbourne Corporation and a marine pilot have borne the brunt of criticism in Judge Steven Rares's scathing judgment on the 2008 pipeline rupture incident involving the vessel.
China's demand pressures freight rates, says AWB
AWB has signalled that shipping costs, driven higher by China’s demand for dry bulk commodities, were a major factor in a cut to its wheat return and profit guidance for 2009/10.
China imports fall but iron ore price spike continues
While global steel prices continued their sharp increase last month, amid a flurry of new production and continued growth in the Chinese economy, the news is not all good for Australian exporters.
Holmes a Court steps down from QR board
Peter Holmes a Court, who co-owns a Sydney rugby league team with Hollywood actor Russell Crowe, has resigned from the board of Queensland Rail (QR).
NTC calls for national control of truck sizes and access
The road haulage industry needs to be heard on performance-based standards (PBS) issues, the National Transport Commission has said – and peak body the Australian Trucking Association agrees.
Career expo for young maritime professionals
Young Shipping Australia will hold a career education exhibition next month in a move designed to connect shipping and transport training providers with young maritime professionals.
