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IA highlights $18.2bn of key freight projects
Infrastructure Australia has identified more than $18.2bn of port, rail and road projects deemed to have met its stringent criteria, including those able to strengthen the economy and clear export bottlenecks.
Michael Egan named new chair of NCIG
Former New South Wales treasurer Michael Egan has been appointed the new chairman of the Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group.
Shutdown for Bowen Basin coal chain
Some port and rail operations in the Bowen Basin will be suspended next week as the coal chain prepares for up to five weeks of maintenance.
US closer to abolishing casualty liability limit
The US House of Representatives has passed the controversial Spill Act, which among other things would repeal the 1851 Shipowners Limitation of Liability Act, allowing owners to limit their liability in the event of casualties.
Offshore fumigation for Tassie logs
A public outcry at the port of Burnie has forced authorities to fumigate a shipment of China-bound Tasmanian logs offshore.
Vale returning to offshore ore storage
Brazilian miner Vale could use five recently chartered capesize vessels to store as much as 885,000 tonnes of iron ore off Asia’s coast, the second time it has used this strategy in last 18 months to deliver iron ore at a quick premium to steel mills.
