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Asciano signs Macarthur Coal to long-term haulage deal
Asciano has produced a strong card in the midst of its sale negotiations, revealing today that it had secured a nine-year haulage deal with Macarthur Coal, writes Rob McKay
Pirates pay the price for attacking wrong target
At least one vessel was confirmed to have been hijacked over the weekend and 11 pirates are in custody aboard the French frigate, Nivose , after mistaking the ship for a merchant vessel and attacking it.
Ship hits Klein Point pier; repairs may hit six figures
The cost of repairs to the Klein Point pier at Flinders Ports could run into six figures after being hit by a ship yesterday, chief executive Vincent Tremaine said today, Rob McKay reports.
Key agreement boosts Port Bonython proposal
Prospects for a new Spencer Gulf port have been boosted with terms agreed between the South Australian Government and developer Port Bonython Fuels (PBF) for a fuel hub land purchase.
Screening process unchanged in face of swine threat
The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) said its procedures for vessels and people arriving in Australia would not change, despite the continued threat of swine flu, writes Sineva Toevai.
Port Hedland's export numbers climb
Total exports from Port Hedland in Western Australia's Pilbara region, rose 7% in April compared with the corresponding period a year ago.



