NZ Herald 31/8/20 Maritime authorities are now leading the investigation into the death of a worker at the Ports of…
Concern for merchant sailors stranded in NZ waters
An estimated 300,000 crew on merchant ships have been left stranded at sea around the world by the coronavirus pandemic…
Firth of Thames best home for a new port for 100-plus years: Auckland Business Chamber (and Cubic agrees)
By: Andrea Fox Herald business writer andrea.fox@nzme.co.nz Just when you thought not another report could be wrung out of Auckland’s port…
Disabled Bulker Towed to Dock in Tauranga
The Singapore-flagged bulker Funing has been brought safely alongside at the Port of Tauranga on the north island of New Zealand. The…
MSC Continues To Invest In Decarbonising Shipping
in International Shipping News 08/07/2020 MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, a global leader in shipping and logistics, is heavily investing in its fleet…
Manukau Harbour ‘wouldn’t work’ as new Auckland port
Manukau Harbour would never work as a new location for Auckland’s port, transport company director Chris Carr says. Manukau Harbour. Photo: RNZ…
Transport lobby opposes port move north
NZ Insights By: Imran Ali The National Road Carriers’ Association has released a report it commissioned from TG Enterprises, which opposes shifting…
Biofouling Survey For Cargo Vessels Arriving In New Zealand
A Biosecurity New Zealand-organised biofouling survey will involve compulsory hull checks for up to 40 arriving cargo vessels. The ships…
Coronavirus: Ships could have shore-leave tightened after new Covid-19 cases
The Government may tighten shore-leave controls on crews of visiting ships as it toughens Covid-19 border restrictions after two women were released from…
New Interislander ferry designs unveiled
KiwiRail has unveiled concept designs for a pair of greener, technologically-advanced ferries it plans to roll out within the next…