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China’s first ‘smart ship’ is making waves
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Oil Steadies Above $57 Amid Supply Disruptions Around the World
Oil steadied above $57 a barrel in New York as the threat of supply disruptions from the North Sea to…
Agency hopes to cut shipping emissions
A new agency opened in Fiji hopes to cut down the greenhouse gases being pumped out by the thousands of…
Shipping industry must take ‘urgent action’ to meet Paris climate goals
A declaration launched today at the “One Planet” climate summit hosted by French president Emmanuel Macron has urged the shipping…
Ports of Auckland inquiry outline handed to ministers
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An engineering marvel: Lyttelton Railway Tunnel turns 150
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Big step ahead in new Napier wharf plan
THE PLAN: The proposal for a new wharf and dredging to cope with ships over 350m long and huge increases…
Maritime drug testing and Chathams shipping plans changed
The new Government has reversed plans for a mandatory maritime drug and alcohol testing regime and allowing foreign flagged ships…
Amazon will be a game-changer
New Zealand’s e-commerce boom and the arrival of Amazon in Australasia will accelerate demand for warehouse space in Auckland, and…