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Voyage permit ships move less freight – BTRE

International ships using permits carried a smaller load around Australia in 2007-08, according to the latest Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BTRE) figures.

Bluescope to ramp up steel production

BlueScope Steel will restart its No.5 blast furnace at Port Kembla Steelworks next month after demand for steel improved and international prices for hot rolled coil increased.

PoMC rejects criticism of Yarraville clean-up process

The Port of Melbourne Corporation has defended its remediation process on port-owned land in Yarraviile after an attack by Victorian opposition ports spokesman Denis Napthine.

Qld oil spill: governments responsible for insurance shortfall, says Swire

Swire Shipping put the Pacific Adventurer spill ball back in Canberra's court today, saying that costs exceeding compensation limits were usually borne by governments.

Developer to move complex away from Townsville's port

Residential and commercial developer City Pacific will relocate its residential waterfront complex near the Port of Townsville to at least 1 km from the port.

Machinery, transport goods lift June imports

A jump in machinery and transport equipment imported to Australia in June saw total imports increase 6% from May.

Moody’s downbeat on NYK

A negative view of prospects for one of Japan’s leading shipping companies has been issued by credit rating agency Moody's.

Grand China Logistics takes 50% stake in Jinhaiwan

Rapidly expanding conglomerate Grand China Logistics (GCL) has finalised the purchase of a 50% stake in Zhoushan Jinhaiwan Shipyard for Yuan6.4bn (US$941m) through a mix of cash and newbuilding orders.

Peters & May warning on logistics newcomers

Tough times have seen forwarders with limited knowledge and experience trying to enter the marine logistics market, Peters & May Australia managing director Dean Sharples has warned.