Port bottlenecks cost economy $600m a year

Prices of some goods for Australian consumers could be lower and the economy boosted, if the port system is made more efficient. That is the
Port of Melbourne and Kimberley Ports Authority change leadership

Port of Melbourne CEO Saul Cannon has announced the appointment of Craig Faulkner as the port’s Executive General Manager of Operations, who will commence his
Renewable port project brings shore power to Australia

Sydney Harbour will be home to a world-first renewable energy precinct that will provide international bulk ships and cruise vessels with access to 100 per
Nationwide port strikes to cripple imports ahead of Christmas

The Maritime Union of Australia has launched industrial action at ports nationwide, which are posed to cripple imports ahead of Christmas. The MUA launched these
FTA, APSA call for urgent intervention to prevent supply chain crisis

The Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) is bringing focus to a possible crisis regarding the effects of last year’s escalated industrial action faced by all
Australian ports bag runner-up prizes in IAPH Sustainability Awards

Australian ports are making international waves in the world of sustainability, with Ports Australia, Port of Brisbane and Gladstone Ports being awarded runner-up prizes in
Fremantle Ports appoints new chief executive officer

Ports Minister Rita Saffioti has announced the appointment of Michael Parker as Fremantle Ports’ new Chief Executive Officer, who will take up his new role
Ports Australia welcomes TasPorts executive as Deputy Chair

Ports Australia has welcomed Tasmanian Ports CEO Anthony Donald as the newest Deputy Chair to the Board of Directors. Donald joined TasPorts as Chief Operating
Australia’s supply chains in critical condition, set to worsen by February

There is no doubt that 2020 threw a harsh spotlight on the volatility of Australia’s supply chains. The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the