Strike set for Patrick at Port Botany

The Maritime Union of Australia says personnel cages should not be used with ships cranes in bulk and general stevedoring options except in emergency situations.

Government decides not to look for new operators for its existing box terminals while a Taskforce considers the future of Fremantle as a container port.

As reported on page 1 of this edition of WorldCargo News, Qube has opted for a Kalmar/Navis solution for fully automated handling at its new Moorebank Logistics Park (MLP) in southwest Sydney

With a fifth work stoppage by pilot vessel operators looming, DP World Australia calls for an end to industrial actions affecting Port Botany.

Australia’s Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development has published a Discussion Paper setting out proposals to make it easier for foreign vessels to operate between Australian ports in limited instances.

Asciano has recommended a revised offer for its port and rail assets, which will be split up and sold to consortia involving Qube and seven infrastructure investors and pension funds