The fourth Working Group (WG) of the Master Trainer Programme (MTP) on Customs Valuation (CV) and HS Classification (HS) for the Pacific Islands was held at the World Customs Organization (WCO) Asia Pacific Regional Training Center in Suva, Fiji, from 12 to 16 June 2023. At the session, representatives of the Australian Border Force and […]
The decarbonization of the maritime industry is increasingly picking up pace, led by new zero-emissions and hybrid-powered vessels. A group of fuel production stakeholders, including H2Carrier and MAN Energy Solutions, has this week called on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to develop policies that incentivize the production and adoption of sustainable fuel alternatives. They have […]
After a four-year long dispute between unions and Australia’s largest tugboat operator, the outcome of Svitzer’s National Towage Enterprise Agreement ballot – held the week before last – is that a majority (63%) of almost 600 eligible employees voted in favour (‘Yes’) of a new enterprise agreement. It should be noted the Agreement now needs […]
Climate activists have launched national action at Australian Ports for a second day, with the public warned to brace for rolling protests nationwide. Queensland police were alerted to a man who suspended himself over Pritchard Street – leading to the Port of Brisbane – about 6.20am, blocking all eastbound lanes. Colless Young has sent out […]
The Port of Melbourne has set a target to achieve its net-zero emissions goal by sourcing 100% of the electricity needed for its business operations from renewables. The authority also intends to transition its corporate vehicle fleet and marine survey vessels to electric or zero-emissions fuel technologies. As we have reported in previous articles, this […]
CPTPP Enters into Force for Brunei The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will enter into force for Brunei Darussalam on 12 July 2023. The Minister for Home Affairs has to announce when the Agreement enters into force for each country and this occurred on 01 June 2023. The Australian Border Force (ABF) […]
The long-running contract dispute between Svitzer and three maritime unions has reached a tentative agreement, which now depends on acceptance by union members. Voting on the proposed contract is now underway. The ballot opened yesterday Thursday 08 June and closes on Saturday 10 June. Svitzer says it will advise of the outcomes of the vote […]
A Double Stacked Vehicle has made its pioneering demonstration on port and public roads, as part of a trial conducted under stringent safety and operational conditions at the Port of Brisbane. A Scania prime mover pulled the Super B-double vehicle, carrying eight empty twenty-foot equivalent (TEU) containers on a defined route within the port facilities […]
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared that he wants to expand economic ties with Vietnam as he prepared for talks aimed at deepening Australia’s relationship with the South-East Asian nation. Mr Albanese arrived in Hanoi on the weekend and met with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh yesterday, along with Communist Party general secretary, the president […]
Further to our report in January on Increase in Landside Charges, newly released data confirms that Landside port charges have continued to grow over 2022/2023 and have never been higher. ‘Landside charges’ refer to fees paid by transport operators (road and rail) moving containers in and out of ports and container terminals. These costs differ […]
