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Maersk to introduce heavy box surcharge
Maersk Line is to apply a ‘heavy-weight’ surcharge on all cargo originating from Europe, the Middle East and India destined for all calls in Australia and the Pacific Islands.
Agility confirms launch of Bass Strait service
The 516-teu Hafentor is due to arrive in Melbourne tomorrow to begin preparations for the expected start of Agility Shipping’s new Melbourne-Bell Bay service next week.
Coastal trading blow as WAN goes offshore
A substantial chunk of east-west coastal cargo will disappear following a decision by Western Australian Newspapers to source most of its newsprint requirements offshore.
Patrick, DP World enjoy a win over 'dual runs'
DP World and Patrick have had a win, with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission granting them interim authorisation to give preferential treatment to truck carriers undertaking 'dual runs' at the Port of Fremantle.
CBFCA sees merit in VTA container park stand
The Victorian Transport Association has found an ally in the debate over empty container parks, with the freight forwarders’ lobby group also calling on shipping lines to minimise congestion.
Grenade attack may have caused tanker explosion
A very large crude carrier operated by Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines was yesterday damaged by an external explosion in the Strait of Hormuz , with all initial indications pointing to a deliberate grenade attack.
Owners use innovation to raise finance
Even though there appears to be a slight thawing in shipping banks’ ability and willingness to lend to shipping, loan-to-value ratios remain restricted and owners still need to stump up large sums from other sources.
Tug hits abandoned Gulf well in new incident
A tug boat slammed into an abandoned well north of a bay already hit by crude from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, sending a plume of oil and gas spewing into the air on Tuesday.
