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Port Hedland projects 470m tonnes throughput
Port Hedland Port Authority (PHPA) is building towards 470m tonnes a year throughput in the next three to five years, chief executive Andre Bush said yesterday.
Driver's illness unrelated to Brisbane gas fears
The hospitalisation of a truck driver and yesterday's reports of a gas leak at the port of Brisbane were unrelated, it has emerged.
Master facing six charges after Greenpeace protest
The master of the Greenpeace ship, Esperanza, is facing six charges for his part in a protest that halted coal loading operations at the ports of Hay Point and Abbot Point in Queensland last week.
POTA on verge of $3bn Legend logistics deal
High-profile Melbourne businessman Joe Gutnick's mining firm, International Holdings, has signed a memorandum of understanding with P&O Trans Australia (POTA) for haulage and handling services associated with its Legend’s Georgina Basin phosphate project in Queensland.
Peter McQueen to leave Blake Dawson
Peter McQueen has retired from Blake Dawson, with Ernie van Buuren to become the new head of the law firm's trade and transport team, the company said yesterday.
Cheng to head Cathay Pacific in Australia
Dane Cheng is to replace Greg Hughes as general manager of the south-west Pacific region for Cathay Pacific.
Commission to investigate Tongan ferry tragedy
Tongan prime minister Feleti Sevele has announced plans for a commission of inquiry into the sinking last week of the ferry Princess Ashika which has probably claimed almost 100 lives.
FedEx Express boosts freight cover
FedEx Express has expanded its international packages and freight shipping portfolio, the FedEx Corp subsidiary said yesterday.
Shareholders haggle over Hapag-Lloyd future
Hapag-Lloyd shareholders are yet to resolve the future of the troubled shipping line with opinions split about how much each should contribute to keep the company afloat.


