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HSBC has more bad news for Asian box shipping
The outlook for Asia’s container shipping market remains “grim” due to “anaemic” Western consumer spending in 2010, according to a forecast from Hong Kong-based HSBC Global Research.
Mermaid in the swim with second Gorgon deal
Mermaid Marine has won a second Gorgon-related contract, with a multi-million dollar towage and stevedoring deal announced yesterday.
Container supply shortage in the offing
Container finance specialist Buss Capital is predicting a shortage of boxes next year.
Deadline looms for Maldon-Dombarton rail tenders
The Federal Government has invited proposals to conduct a feasibility study into the completion of the Illawarra's Maldon-Dombarton rail link.
Cruise boost for Newcastle in 2011
P&O Cruises has confirmed that Newcastle will enjoy a longer cruise season in 2011, with the Pacific Sun sailing eight times to the South Pacific, New Zealand and around Australia in February and March.
WorleyParsons to acquire Evans & Peck
Engineering firm WorleyParsons is to acquire transport infrastructure management advisory company Evans & Peck for $87.1m.
POTA snares NSW grain transport deal
P&O Trans Australia has secured a contract to move 12,500 teu of grain a year between northern New South Wales and Port Botany for IPS Logistics.
Safe arrival: Crane delivered to Patrick in Fremantle
The Patrick container terminal at the port of Fremantle took delivery of a 918-tonne panamax crane this week without mishap.


