Featured NewseCurrent June 2011
eCurrent June 2011
Container Trade through Port Botany On Track To Hit 2 Million TEU
Container trade through Port Botany grew by 6.1 per cent in May 2011 compared with the same month last year, Sydney Ports Chief Executive Officer Grant Gilfillan announced recently.
“For the month of May 2011, total container volume through Port Botany was over 161,750 TEU - with the port handling an average of 5,200 TEU per day,” Mr Gilfillan said.
Introducing Sydney Ports' New Harbour Master
Sydney Ports Corporation Chief Executive Officer Grant Gilfillan has announced the appointment of Captain Philip Holliday who has commenced with Sydney Ports in mid May in the role of Executive General Manager, Marine Services & Harbour Master.
Truck Marshalling Location Announced
Sydney Ports this month reached an important step in its three year plan to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Port Botany landside interface.
NSW Minister for Ports Duncan Gay Launches 2011 Australian Institute of Export Regional Awards
NSW Minister for Ports Duncan Gay and Member for Murrumbidgee Adrian Piccoli today joined the CEO of Sydney Ports Corporation Grant Gilfillan and Executive Director of the Australian Institute of Export Ian Murray, at the launch of the Australian Institute of Export Regional Awards.
Delivering On Reform Is The Focus On New National Transport Commission Strategic Plan
The National Transport Commission (NTC) this month released its Strategic Plan which focuses on Infrastructure pricing, intelligent transport systems, rail freight, ports and supply chain reform.
Federal Government Review – Future Use Of Cruise Ship Docking At Garden Island, Sydney
Minister for Defence, Stephen Smith, this month announced an initiative aimed at enhancing civilian access to military facilities in Australia.
Diary Saver: Sydney Ports' 9th Annual Transport Workshop
Sydney Ports Corporation and the Sydney Ports Cargo Facilitation Committee will be hosting its 9th Annual Transport Workshop on Tuesday 16 August 2011.