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Full reform of reef pilotage needed, says AMPI
The decision to extend the Great Barrier Reef vessel tracking system following the Shen Neng 1 grounding was a stop-gap measure at best, according to Australasian Marine Pilots Institute president Peter Liley.
Busy Giddings to head freight in Tasmania
Deputy premier Lara Giddings will be in charge of freight and maritime matters in Tasmania, it emerged today.
Hamburg Sud slams bailout of rivals
Germany's second-largest liner operator, Hamburg Sud, and its parent, Oetker Group, have expressed anger at the bailout of stricken competitors such as Chilean line CSAV.
UGL seals $100m coal train deal with QR
The mining boom continues to have a hugely positive affect on rail equipment manufacturers, with UGL securing a $100m Queensland Rail rolling stock deal its for New South Wales and Queensland operations.
Fortescue ore exports surge in March quarter
Fortescue Metals shipped 53% more iron ore in the March quarter than the previous corresponding period.
Rise in ship values 'giving banks confidence'
Rising vessel values are giving ship finance banks greater confidence when it comes to assessing risk, according to a leading bank.
