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Revolutionary box cleaning trial in Fremantle

AWH Logistics has commissioned what is understood to be the world’s first fully-automated external container washing system at its Fremantle Port facilities.

Wilkie puts Hobart port upgrade on wish list

Tasmanian Independent MP Andrew Wilkie wants Julia Gillard or Tony Abbott to commit to an upgrade of inner port infrastructure at Hobart before guaranteeing his support to the next Australian government.

HSH rules out further ship financing

German ship finance giant HSH Nordbank has confirmed that it will continue to do almost no new business in the coming months because of the fragile status of shipping markets.

Brokers defend use of box derivatives

Two leading freight futures brokers have vigorously defended container freight derivatives against recent criticisms from several leading liner operators.

Intertanko names new managing director

Tanker industry group Intertanko is to nominate Joe Angelo to replace its current managing director, Peter Swift, when he retires at the end of the year.