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Mixed results for Port Botany landside interface
Importers used as little as 20% of the weekend vehicle booking system slots available at Port Botany over a two-week period in April, a trial has found.
Support for on-board weighing systems for trucks
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) has claimed a world-first with a feasibility report supporting on-board mass monitoring systems already available for heavy vehicles.
No confirmation on Brisbane fee increase
Port of Brisbane Corporation has refused to be drawn on speculation it is about to increase its wharfage fees by up to 25%.
NOL share trading suspended ahead of announcement
Mystery surrounds the suspension of Neptune Orient Lines’ shares yesterday following a request by the company.
More bulk carriers lay idle despite market upturn
The number of bulk carriers idle at ports around the world continues to rise despite surging iron ore and coal shipments which have seen rates more than double for larger vessels.
Asian steelmakers win discounts from Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto has locked more Asian customers into heavily discounted iron ore contracts for the year commencing April 1.
Melbourne wharfies refuse to load Pacific Brands box
Waterside workers at Melbourne's West Swanson Dock have refused to load a container of Pacific Brands plant equipment bound for China as part of a protest at the company's sacking of almost 2000 of its Australian employees.
