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Port Hedland iron ore exports surge

April 2012 figures from the Port Hedland Port Authority (PHPA) show that iron ore leaving the port has increased by a third since April last year.

Indonesia bans export of unprocessed ores

Unprocessed metal minerals such as nickel ore, iron ore and iron sand cannot be exported any more from Indonesia following the entry in to force of Regulation 7/2012.

Utah Point delivers safety milestone

A safety milestone has been reached by Qube Bulk’s Utah Point operations in the north western area of Australia.

Clive Palmer moves into shipping

Billionaire businessman Clive Palmer has formed a new commercial shipping company to service the transportation of nickel from his operations in Queensland.

Gladstone turbidity triggers eased

Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC) chief executive Leo Zussino says the turbidity trigger levels in the harbour have been raised to “a more realistic level.”

SAL seeks uniformity in environmental standards

Shipping Australia chief executive Llew Russell says he is concerned at the number of international bodies seeking to impose environmental conditions on the shipping industry.