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Toll to acquire Perkins Shipping
Ending months of speculation, logistics services provider Toll Group has finally confirmed its plan to acquire 100% of Darwin-based Perkins Shipping for an undisclosed sum.
Tasports chief lashes Pacific National
Tasmanian Ports Corporation (Tasports) took another swipe at Asciano subsidiary Pacific National Tasmania (PNT) yesterday claiming the company had rejected a 12-month extension of its Burnie lease.
Skills shortage poses huge challenge for rail
The rail industry is facing critical skills shortages in the near future at both ends of the employment spectrum.
Road taskforce to discuss Botany benchmarks
The Port Botany Road Tasforce will meet tomorrow to discuss proposed benchmarks for the port's landside operation.
Maritime law expert tackles arbitration issues
The Australian Maritime and Transport Arbitration Commission (AMTAC) has lured New Orleans-based maritime law expert Professor Martin Davies to Australia next month to help tackle several difficult issues for the sector.
Europe to renew anti-piracy efforts
The European Union has extended its anti-piracy mission off the coast of Somalia by 12 months, warning that the “serious threat” to shipping is set to continue.
Japanese resurgence buoys vessel demand
The Baltic Dry Index posted its third consecutive daily gain yesterday, rising 5% to 3763 points, on stronger Japanese demand for vessels.
