Shipping News
Harbour Hassles; Nothing New – The Great Port Debate continues
in Shipping News
Today, it seems, everyone has a view as to where the State’s gateway harbour near Fremantle should be. So, ‘Yes,…
The Box That Changed The World – The Cool Container Combo
in Shipping News
Forgive our weak effort at alliterating to snatch your attention. But there is something you need to see! There is…
Jon Sanders sails into town
in Shipping News
Here’s Jon Sanders aboard his yacht Perrie Baneau II passing through Fremantle’s Inner Harbour yesterday, as Jon commences his 11th solo round the world voyage. Amazing man, amazing boat. Bon voyage, Jon Sanders.
Maritime Day Fremantle
in Shipping News
Saturday just gone, saw Fremantle Ports' fabulous Maritime Day return to the Inner Harbour with more than 90 displays on…
Blessing of the Fleet 2019
in Shipping News
What a perfect day for a fleet blessing. Over 30 degrees. Sun out. Not much wind. The fireworks cracked and flared in a spectacular fashion.
Fremantle’s cruise ship season starts Sunday
in Shipping News
The City of Fremantle says the City’s Visitor Centre is prepped and ready to welcome the first ship of the…
Explainer: how weather can trigger dangerous tsunamis
in Shipping News
At around 10pm on Sunday 17 August 2014, the container ship AAL Fremantle was being unloaded after arriving in Western…
Five ways the shipping industry can reduce its carbon emissions
in Shipping News
The merchant navy – some 20,000 ships – carries the vast majority of trade goods around the world. Unfortunately, they also spew toxic pollutants that harm people and the environment.
Sheep Ships Shoot Off
in Shipping News
The live sheep trade is live again after a hiatus. Freo is the local Australian port of departure. Here are our shots of the Al Messilah and the Brahman Express (partly obscured by the Vacamonte tanker/refueller) livestock carriers in port this morning.