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Newcastle clean-up delay a problem for capesize loading hopes
The ongoing clean-up around Newcastle's former BHP Steelworks site will temporarily restrict the draught of ships which can be loaded at the port's third coal terminal from next year.
Indian seafarer shot dead by pirates
Somali pirates have reportedly killed an Indian seafarer and injured one of his colleagues, in what is thought to be the second deliberate fatality committed by pirates during the current spate of attacks against merchant vessels in the Gulf of Aden, writes David Osler.
WWL names new vehicle carrier in Melbourne ceremony
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) has named its largest and greenest vehicle carrier in Melbourne, the shipowner said yesterday.
Qantas Freight unveils new iCargo system
The first component of Qantas Freight's new iCargo IT system has been rolled out, the airline said today.
Wheat exporters to get first round of Federal aid
A group of nine wheat exporters will receive more than $180,000 in Federal Government funding to help their transition into the reformed wheat export marketing system.
Australian energy giants look for $3bn investment
Santos and LNG Ltd are seeking to raise more than $3bn through share issues to support their ambitions in the liquefied natural gas industry, writes Tony Gray.
Hapag Lloyd loses US$302m in first quarter
Germany's largest container operator, Hapag-Lloyd, suffered operating losses of €222m (US$302.5m) during the first three months of 2009, compared with an operating profit of €18.5m for the same period in the previous year, Lloyd's List reports.
Liner slump causes 40% fall in MISC profits
MISC has reported a 40% fall in full-year profits, dragged down largely by its unprofitable liner shipping business, writes Marcus Hand in Singapore.
Rowley named new Lloyd's Register Asia chief
Lloyd's Register has a new head of its Asia-Pacific operations, the classification society announced yesterday.
Gloucester appoints PwC to advise on sale and merger
Gloucester Coal has appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers to advise on the merits of Noble Group's $6 a share offer for the company as well as its proposed merger with Whitehaven Coal.
