Small Container Increase in June for Port of Melbourne
The Port of Melbourne in Australia handled 264,000 TEUs in June, marking a 2.3% increase compared to the same period last year.
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Growth in Asia/Pacific Cruise Capacity Expected in 2024
The 2024 Cruise Industry News Annual Report indicates a substantial increase in cruise capacity in the Asia/Pacific region this year.
Oceania Cruises Launches Grandest Polynesia Season To Date
Oceania Cruises has unveiled its most extensive Polynesia season to date, with the Nautica and Regatta set to sail in the region in 2025.
Carnival Cruise Line Australia Revisits 'Grinchmas in July'
Carnival Cruise Line Australia introduces new Grinch-themed experiences for its second annual ‘Grinchmas in July’ sailings, starting this month.
Australian Government Approves Fourth Offshore Wind Zone
The Australian government has approved its fourth offshore wind zone, this time located off the coast of Illawarra, despite opposition from locals.
Unseaworthy Bulk Carrier Given 3 Month Australia Ban
AMSA have announced that the bulk carrier Peace has been banned from Australian ports for three months due to being deemed unseaworthy.
Maersk and Kotahi Ink Second Long-Term Freight Agreement
Maersk and Kotahi, New Zealand’s largest container manager, have extended their long-term freight partnership through December 2034.
Live Export of Sheep to be Banned by Australia in 2028
Australia has decided to prohibit the live export of sheep by sea starting May 2028, following numerous incidents involving livestock carriers.
Maersk Announce Upgraded New Zealand Service
Maersk has unveiled a new upgraded service starting May 17th designed to enhance logistics solutions for New Zealand and the surrounding islands.
P&O Cruise Ship Rescues Stranded Sailors from Drifting Yacht
The P&O Australia Cruise Line ship, Pacific Encounter, conducted a rescue operation on May 4, saving three sailors who were stranded at sea.
280,000+ TEUs Handled by Port of Melbourne in March
The Port of Melbourne has issued its trade report for March 2024, indicating a rise in overall container throughput with a total of 280,900 TEUs.
IMO to Support Pacific Island Nations with New Fiji Office
The Fiji office will cater to the needs of Pacific Island countries by aligning IMO initiatives with national and regional development strategies
Increase in Tahitian, Polynesian Capacity for Windstar Cruises
Windstar Cruises is expanding its presence in Tahiti and French Polynesia, capitalizing on several years of successful operations in the region.
Three Stranded Fisherman Rescued from Remote Pacific Atoll
Three fishermen who were stranded for over a week on a remote Micronesian atoll are safe, following a rescue op by the U.S. Coast Guard & Navy.
Bulk Carrier Collides with Pier in N. Australia
Mining operations in Northern Australia were halted yesterday following an incident where a Cypriot-flagged bulk carrier collided with a pier.
Seventh Regional Office Opened by IMO in Fiji
the IMO is set to establish its seventh Regional Presence Office in Suva, Fiji, following a Memorandum of Understanding signed on March 18th.
Australia Offshore Windfarm Considerably Smaller than Proposed
Originally proposed to support 14GW of offshore wind energy, the designated area has been scaled down by the government to accommodate only 2.9GW
Australia Charges "Inside-Job" Tobacco Smugglers
A logistics expert along with five others have been indicted for attempting to illicitly import cigarettes valued at $10 million into Australia.
Australia Impose 12-Month Entry Ban on Disabled Bulk Carrier
After being marooned in a central QLD port, a post-Panamax bulker has been towed back out to sea and is now restricted from entering Australia.
Bulk Carrier Banned for Year by Australia Due To Safety Issues
Australian Maritime Safety Authority imposes one-year prohibition on Liberian-flagged cargo ship, KMAX Leader, from docking at Australian ports.