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Stevedores use productivity shield on ACCC
DP World defended itself on productivity gains and investments yesterday but dodged the main thrust of an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) attack on market tension in the stevedoring sector.
Cruise cancelled after Pacific Sun loses its bearing
P&O Cruises has cancelled a seven-night Pacific Sun cruise that was due to start on Saturday.
Take up Rotterdam Rules, lawyer urges
Australia faces being stuck with an antiquated regime of maritime laws that could see it fall out of touch with its major trading partners, a leading maritime lawyer has warned.
Erika disaster appeal hearing drawing to a close
An appeal hearing into responsibilities for the Erika disaster moved into its final stage yesterday as the advocate-general, Françoise Mothes, made the prosecution’s closing speech.
Austal launches new US shipbuilding facility
Western Australian shipbuilder Austal has opened a new $88m manufacturing complex in the US, equipped with all the facilities needed to build up to three vessels over 100 metre in length each year.
Greek dock worker blow as strike declared illegal
Striking workers at the Greek port of Piraeus may have to go back to work sooner than expected after a court deemed their month-long protest illegal.
