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We represent ocean-shipping companies. Ships take Aus products to overseas markets and bring goods here for families to buy! Shipping supports 46% of our GDP!

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74% of seafarer deaths caused by illness
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IMO finalizes safety regulations on pilot transfers

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WTO forecasts rebound in global trade!

Global trade in goods is forecast to pick up over the course of this year, the World Trade Organization has predicted. Volumes should increase by 2.6% in 2024 and 3.3% in 2025 after falling 1.2% in 2023.

More: https://t.co/WCIkk4QyJJ

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IMO presented with Joint Industry Guidelines for Combatting Illegal Wildlife Trafficking.

Wildlife crime is a critical threat to biodiversity, economies, national and international security, and global health, says the World Shipping Council.

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Threat of piracy increases around South East Asia
Five separate attacks by armed robbers against four large bulk carriers and a general cargo vessel were recorded. The threat to crew safety is considered “high”. Read: https://t.co/s576fs6sdB

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Somali pirates are attacking vessels and hijacking ships

Somali pirates are chasing and firing at ships, and are hijacking vessels, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has reported, adding a warning that the amount of violence is increasing.

Read: https://t.co/vLWAGb5sPc

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Complaints relating conditions of employment continue to make up the majority (54 per cent) of the Maritime Labour Convention complaints reported to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority last year, AMSA has reported, which is consistent with previous years.

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Maritime Labour Convention-related detainable ship deficiencies have fallen from 7.3 per cent in 2022 to 4.2 per cent in 2023, according to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority in its March 2024 “Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin”.

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WISTA Australia President, Monika Lemajic, describes moves towards a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable Australian maritime industry!

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Shipping Australia Victoria 2024 Golf Day: The 8th Phil Kelly OAM Perpetual Golf Challenge will be held on Thursday 16th May 2024 at the scenic Latrobe Golf Club.

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Wollongong has a “promising” future for shipping, says NSW Planning Minister!

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Shipping Australia is shocked and horrified at the terrible news in Baltimore. We express our profound sympathies to the families of those lost in this awful tragedy, and to the people of the United States. We are grateful to the emergency responders who are working to save life.

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Shipping Australia, the International Forwarders & Customs Brokers Association of Australia, and the Australian Meat Industry Council, have called upon the Infrastructure Minister, Catherine King MP, to commit to an open Strategic Fleet consultation.

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Shipping supports access to health care on World Cargo Day!

World Cargo Day, held in November each year, is a day in which charterers offer cargo to brokers who donate 50% of their commission to the health and surgery charity, Mercy Ships.

Read: https://t.co/CWVbLjNKB0

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Fantastic turnout at Shipping Australia’s biennial Port Kembla Luncheon!

Shipping Australia was honoured and privileged to host the Hon Paul Scullly, MP, NSW Minister for Planning & Public Spaces and Member for Wollongong.

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Port regulation upheld in NT; should be extended nationwide, says Shipping Australia

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Singapore and Australia formalise collaboration to establish green and digital shipping corridor!

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An Australian first: Patrick Terminals introduces first electric trucks into WA terminal!

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A plan to combat combat violence and harassment, including sexual harassment, bullying and sexual assault, in the maritime sector, is being developed by the IMO and the ILO, which are both specialised agencies of the UN.

More: https://t.co/fbABPC1SZe

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SCLAA Annual Industry Breakfast on International Women’s Day!

08 March 2024 was observed around the world as International Women’s Day; the Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia, held its Annual Breakfast to mark the Day.

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