Featured NewseCurrent November 2010
eCurrent November 2010
Trade Update - Port Botany Trade Grows to Record Levels as PBLIS Regulations Come into Effect
New regulations to reduce congestion and improve efficiency at Port Botany have been approved and will come into effect over the coming weeks.
NSW Treasurer and Ports Minister Eric Roozendaal said the Port Botany Landside Improvement Strategy (PBLIS) will reduce port congestion, and improve efficiency at the port, NSW’s largest container port.
Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards 2010
The 15th Annual Lloyd's List DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards took place at Sydney's prestigious Ivy Ballroom with Sydney Ports sponsoring the Trade and Transport Hall of Fame Award.
ACCC Container Stevedoring Report
The new ACCC report highlights the need for more competition to encourage increased investment and productivity at container ports, and observes the progress NSW is making towards more competitive ports.
Cruise Update
Nineteen cruise ships visited Sydney Harbour in November as Sydney’s busiest cruise season on record kicked into action. The Cruise Update is designed to keep you up-to-date on what's happening in the cruise industry.
Sydney Ports CEO is Nominated First Vice President of IAPH
Sydney Ports Corporation Chief Executive Officer Mr Grant Gilfillan was nominated as the International Association of Ports and Harbour (IAPH) Director for Australia in early 2009 by Australian member ports representatives.
Sister Port Agreement to Foster Closer Port Ties between Sydney & Nagoya
Sydney Ports Corporation recently signed a Sister Port agreement with Japan’s leading port, Nagoya Port Authority on the day marking the 30 year anniversary of the sister city agreement between the City of Sydney and the City of Nagoya.
Army Helicopter Pilot Training Dazzles Circular Quay
Four Black Hawk helicopters flew over the Sydney CBD and in the vicinity of the Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay as part of a training exercise recently.
Port Botany Holiday Arrangements for Christmas, New Year & Australia Day
The Sydney Ports Cargo Facilitation Committee provides information to the wider port community on wharfside and landside operational arrangements during holiday periods.