Opinion: ANL calls for consideration of larger vessels in Australia & New Zealand

Pictured: a large containership underway; Photo – Maritime Filming UK from Pixabay

Ships have been getting bigger and bigger over recent years. Vessels that were once seen as innovative in terms of their size and capability are already on the list of “the former greats” as newer and larger ships are developed, taking the industry’s trunk routes to new heights in scale and sustainability.

For many in the industry, this development in terms of increased size and capability is not only a reality,...

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Discussion of Victoria’s port system is underway

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Photo credit: Albrecht Fietz from Pixabay

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The public discussion of the “Independent Review of the Victorian Ports System” is underway.

The purpose of the review is to assess the functioning and performance of Victoria’s port system. Of particular interest are the impacts on the system of policy, institutional and governance settings that fall with the remit of the State Government.

The State government also wants the review to support the development of a strategic policy and governance...

https://shippingaustralia.com.au/victorian-government-kicks-off-independent-ports-review/