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Queensland cattle rail services safe, says Nolan
Queensland transport minister Rachel Nolan has moved to allay livestock industry concern that Queensland Rail (QR) will ditch its cattle transport services.
Master charged for not telling Full story
The Chinese master of the 26,800 dwt bulk carrier Full City, aground off southern Norway, has been charged with not reporting the situation his vessel faced.
Reform will boost rail productivity, says NTC
The search for a rationalised and integrated transport system took another step forward today, with the National Transport Commission (NTC) unveiling its Freight Rail Productivity Review findings.
Prospects improve for ships up to 2000 teu
A containership market devoid of any positive news for the past year is taking heart from some recent fixtures which suggest the worst could be over for small tonnage.
Reefership arrested in Auckland
A Japanese bank has arrested a ship in Auckland that is associated with bankrupt New York-based shipping company Eastwind Maritime.
Nasser to take helm of BHP Billiton
BHP Billiton board member Jac Nasser will take over as chairman when incumbent Don Argus retires from the mining giant early next year.
NMSC highlights new vessel safety standards
The next raft of national standards for commercial vessels becomes national legislation on October 1, the National Marine Safety Committee (NMSC) has reminded the shipping industry.
Tasports security complex officially opened
The $2m Tasports Security Operations Centre, which began operating in May, was officially opened yesterday by Tasmanian infrastructure minister Graeme Sturges.
$45m Albury-Seymour rail upgrade completed
Work on the Albury-Seymour section of the Sydney-Melbourne rail upgrade has been completed.
