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New player for China-Australia trade?
A new weekly service on the China-Australia container trade could emerge within months, despite no obvious signs that the market is recovering, writes Dale Crisp.
Swire speeds up service to SE Asia, PNG, Solomons
Swire Shipping's services shake-up continues apace with changes to its South East Asia- Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands service announced by the line yesterday.
Pacific Dawn delayed after swine flu detected
The Carnival P&O cruise ship, Pacific Dawn, was held in Sydney for several hours yesterday after the company's screening process returned positive human swine flu tests on two incoming passengers.
Port Bonython development application lodged
Port Bonython Fuels yesterday lodged a development application with the South Australian Government for the construction and operation of its fuel storage and distribution facility at Port Bonython in the state's Upper Spencer Gulf.
Bega group wins $1.6m Eden port contract
Bega-based Specialised Earthworks has won the tender to construct a new cargo storage area at the port of Eden in southern New South Wales.
Agility wins $250m Gorgon logistics deal
Agility Project Logistics has won a $250m supply base operations and transport services deal with Chevron Australia to support Western Australia's offshore Gorgon gas project, Agility said yesterday.
Shanghai unlikely to meet teu target
China's biggest port operator, Shanghai International Port Group, has conceded it may not reach its target of 29m teu this calendar year, writes Hui Ching-hoo.


