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Queensland must avoid assets fire sale says QRC
Concern that Queensland might embark on another Dalrymple Bay-style privatisation was behind the Queensland Resources Council's (QRC) call for asset-sales caution, a QRC spokesman confirmed today.
Carnival fears long-term swine flu debate impact
Australia's tourism industry in general and cruise sector in particular risked serious damage unless attitudes to the swine-flu outbreak changed, Carnival Australia chief executive Ann Sherry warned yesterday.
Fortescue refuses Armada cancellation payment
Fortescue Metals Group is refusing to pay insolvent ship operator Armada the US$81m owed for cancelling a six-year contract of affreightment (COA) last December.
LNG complex may be on the cards for Newcastle
Newcastle Port Corporation has held exploratory talks with several parties about potentially accommodating a liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant at the port.
Wharfage charges hike for Melbourne
Bulk liquid cargo wharfage charges in Melbourne will rise 15%, while that for containers will rise 2.5%, the Port of Melbourne Corporation (PoMC) said today.
Shipowners hike rates for Gulf of Aden transit
The threat of piracy has fuelled a marked increase in charter rates for bulk carriers transiting the Gulf of Aden.
ALC chief quiet on shift south
Australian Logistics Council (ALC) chief executive Hal Morris would not be drawn today on his future or a report that he would not join its move south, probably to Canberra.
