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Dust storm suspends Sydney port operations
Port Botany and Sydney Harbour were closed and many flights to and from Sydney Airport disrupted after a fierce dust storm hit the city early this morning.
Schenker Australia wins $590m Gorgon contract
Schenker Australia has been awarded a four-year contract valued at $590m to transport material and equipment across the globe for Chevron Australia's Gorgon project in Western Australia.
BBI wary of new RBS refinancing proposal
A second potential investor group has come forward with a refinancing proposal for the debt-laden Babcock & Brown Infrastructure (BBI), whose transport assets include Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal and the UK's PD Ports.
Cutler to head offshore energy safety watchdog
Former Woodside Natural Gas president Jane Cutler has been appointed the new chief executive of the National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority (NOPSA).
PTTEP denies delay to drilling program
The Montara leak plugging operation is on schedule, a spokesman for PTTEP Australasia said today, discounting a report in the Australian newspaper that the deadline had been delayed by three weeks.
WA grain haulers win load concession
The Western Australian Government has signed off on a harvest management program which will allow grain transporters to carry 10% more cargo during harvest.
Heavy machinery imports continue to tank
Heavy equipment imports in August plunged more than 75% from a year ago, the Skelton Sherborne Shipping imports index revealed.
Saudis bullish as oil price tops US$71
The price of oil topped US$71 a barrel yesterday as leading exporter Saudi Arabia said it saw evidence of a global economic recovery.
Symbolic step for Rotterdam Rules
Today marks an important stage in the journey to full ratification for the controversial Rotterdam Rules on maritime cargo liability.
Tasports HQ gets Devonport green light
The proposed "green" Tasports headquarters building in Devonport has been approved by the local planning authority.
