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Crackdown on crews in holds during coal loading
Port Waratah Coal Services will further tighten procedures at both its Newcastle terminals after a series of incidents involving crews working in the holds of ships during coal loading procedures.
ATSB confirms steering failure grounded Iron King
Port Hedland Port Authority is expected to be advised to source tugs more suitable for the open ocean in the wake of an investigation into a grounding at the port in July last year.
Rotterdam Rules may prove hard to avoid, says lawyer
Australia's and New Zealand's acceptance of the Rotterdam Rules can be expected to depend on how trading partners treat the new sea carrier cargo liability regime, according to DLA Phillips Fox lawyer Andrew Tulloch.
Second Montara leak plugging attempt fails
Montara oil field operator PTTEP Australasia failed yesterday in its second pass attempt to plug its leaking oil well in the Timor Sea.
Toll increases Asian footprint with Footwork buy
Toll Group intends to buy out Japanese express freight operator and logistics ally Footwork Express, the Australian company said today.
Aviation united on climate change issues
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said the world aviation industry was aligned in its fight against climate change.
LD Shipping steps in as Burke visits Flinders Island
The Flinders Island freight issue has attracted interest from Canberra, with federal agriculture minister Tony Burke visiting Lady Barron port today to listen to the grievances of farmers and business people.
Sargent backs driver depression campaign
Sargent, a fleet solutions provider, has backed the Australian Trucking Association's push to raise awareness about depression and anxiety within the trucking industry.
