Australasia news
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NewsACS opens third Australian office
Charter broker Air Charter Service (ACS) opened its third office in Australia, in Perth, at the start of September. Stephen Fernandez will head up the office.
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Victoria details transmission plan
Australia’s Victoria government has released its first long-term plan for renewable energy zones and transmission infrastructure in the state.
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NewsStella Passage development on hold
A New Zealand High Court upheld a judicial review of the port of Tauranga’s fast-track application for the Stella Passage development.
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NewsTSL Australia discharges a dozen units in Port Kembla
Melbourne-headquartered TSL Australia has discharged 12 oversized breakbulk units at Port Kembla, having been shipped from Phú Mỹ, Vietnam.
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NewsSwire Projects transports gas equipment from Malaysia to Australia
Multipurpose operator Swire Projects has transported five gas metering skids, plus accessories, from Port Klang, Malaysia to Dampier, Western Australia.
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NewsTauranga’s planned Stella Passage under review
An expert panel has been appointed to examine the port of Tauranga’s Stella Passage development as part of New Zealand’s fast-track approval process.
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NewsMOVe Oceans launches trans-Tasman breakbulk shipping service
MOVe Oceans, the shipping division of freight and logistics specialist MOVe Logistics Group, has launched a monthly breakbulk trans-Tasman service linking Northport, New Zealand, with Brisbane and Port Alma in Queensland, as well as Tasmania’s Bell Bay.
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NewsMammoet achieves record-breaking dragline relocation using SPMTs
Transport engineering and heavy lift specialist Mammoet has achieved a record-breaking dragline relocation using SPMTs, having moved a 3,100-tonne dragline 27 km from one end of an Australian coal mine to another in 10 days.
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NewsIMO opens RPO in Fiji
Aiming for deeper engagement with Pacific countries, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has opened a regional presence office (RPO) in Suva, Fiji.
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NewsAAL completes Wambo wind farm scope
Multipurpose carrier AAL Shipping has delivered its final shipment for the Wambo wind farm in Queensland, Australia.
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NewsAppointments at Shipping Australia
Shipping Australia has appointed Fleur Walsh of A.P. Møller – Mærsk as director and Phillip Holmes of “K” Line (Australia) as its chair.
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NewsHeavy lifting at Old Oak Common
Cranage provider Marr Contracting has been working with the Balfour Beatty Vinci Systra Joint Venture (BBVSJV) to provide a multi-tower crane approach for the construction of HS2’s Old Oak Common station in the UK.
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NewsMammoet keeping busy in Australia
Dutch transport engineering specialist Mammoet has been busy with a trio of projects across Australia, spanning the mining, hydro and battery energy storage system (BESS) sectors.
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NewsWind turbines arrive in Geraldton
Goldwind wind turbines have arrived at the port of Geraldton in preparation for onward transport to the Mt Weld hybrid power station, as the Australian mining sector progresses with the integration of renewables sources.
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NewsTSL coordinates arch delivery
Freight forwarder TSL Australia, in partnership with Hawk Ellery New Zealand, has transported 91 oversized timber arches from Auckland to Melbourne. Across three part-charter sailings, TSL had to develop tailored lifting plans to support the arched geometry of the beams and overcome strict biosecurity requirements.
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NewsManitowoc strengthens Australian presence
USA-based crane manufacturer Manitowoc has moved to a new office and workshop for its Australian operations, located just outside Sydney.
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NewsLGH launches in Australia
Lifting and moving equipment hire company Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) has launched in Australia, with its headquarters opening in Somersby, Central Coast, New South Wales.
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NewsSwire Projects backs renewables roll out in mining with key deliveries
Multipurpose operator Swire Projects has delivered four GW165/6.0MW Goldwind wind turbines for Zenith Energy’s hybrid power station as part of the Bellevue Gold Project in Western Australia.
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen finalises sale of MIRRAT
Ro-ro shipping group Wallenius Wilhelmsen has finalised the sale of its Melbourne International RoRo & Auto Terminal (MIRRAT) to Australian Amalgamated Terminals.
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NewsCeva boosts China-US air services
Ceva Logistics expanded its air services between China and the USA at the end of March with a new transpacific charter programme.