International Shipping Returns to Bell Bay welcome the recent announcement that Bell Bay will once again have a direct international shipping service to Asia.
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The agreement between Bell Bay Aluminium and Swire Shipping Australia for the commencement of a monthly shipping service gives Bell Bay access to vital Asian markets, including Singapore. This is the first step towards a longer term solution and it’s an important vote of confidence by both companies in the future of manufacturing in the Bell Bay region. Australia is an island continent and shipping carries 99 per cent of Australia’s trade by volume making it the fourth largest shipping task in the world. Manufacturing communities all around Australia understand the importance of shipping; without shipping Australia can’t get its resources, products or produce to the global markets. Australia must be an active player in the international shipping industry. That is why the Government undertook its world leading shipping reforms in July last year. Under the Federal Government’s plan, Australian shipping has a zero tax rate, various fiscal incentives and internationally competitive employment conditions. Without these reforms Australia risks becoming nothing more than the customer of others.
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Mr Holden today informed the Corporation’s Board of his decision. His departure from the organisation will take effect from 30 April 2013. Ranee Crosby, the current General Manager Commercial, will act in the chief executive role while the recruitment process takes place. Port of Townsville Limited Chairman Ross Dunning AC said Mr Holden had made an outstanding contribution to both port and region during his 11-year tenure. “On behalf of all at Port of Townsville Limited I would like to thank Barry for his dedication and express our collective appreciation for the accomplishments that he has achieved over his years of impressive service,” Mr Dunning said. “Barry’s leadership drove a number of major reforms to the Corporation, not least of which has been delivery of the organisation’s largest ever-program of capital investment to underwrite the economic future of North Queensland.” In announcing his decision, Mr Holden said that the Corporation looked to a bright future, adding that the time was right to hand over to a new CEO.
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The Federal Labor Government has set out to create an environment that encourages investment and Australia’s involvement in international shipping. Putting in place a sustainable shipping model will allow Australia to compete on a level playing field against the rest of the world.
“Being CEO is a relay, not a marathon,” Mr Holden said. “I am proud of the management team and employees for the way they have embraced the challenges and opportunities we have encountered over the years. “The Port of Townsville is in its strongestever position, and I believe is ideally placed to grasp the significant opportunities that lie ahead.” Mr Dunning said the Corporation’s focus moving forward would be doing what it does best – getting cargo in and out of north and northwest Queensland. “Our succession planning processes ensure we can get on with the job at hand and continue to deliver excellence for customers and drive growth, jobs, and investment in the region,” he said. “Ms Crosby has ably acted as chief executive on a number of occasions in the past and I have all confidence she will continue to do so as recruitment for a new Chief Executive Officer is undertaken.” Mr Holden was appointed CEO of the Corporation in March 2002 following a number of years managing Adsteam’s towage operations in Western Australia. He had previously worked for the Corporation for 23 years from 1974.
EWCASTLE Port Corporation took a comprehensive stakeholder consultation program during February and March to obtain feedback on a Draft Strategic Development Plan for the Port of Newcastle that will communicate how the port will grow over the next 30 years. CEO, Gary Webb, said the Corporation engaged the local community, business organisations and port customers on the draft plan. “The Port of Newcastle handled more than 140 million tonnes of trade in 2012 with throughput valued at more than $20 billion. Newcastle Port Corporation is committed to growing trade and improving productivity and efficiency in the port, and in the supply chains that support the port,” said Gary. “Managing continued growth in trade will require careful planning; the Strategic Development Plan will guide how the port will grow and develop over time.” The Draft Strategic Development Plan was launched on 13 February with a dedicated website, www.newcastleportplan.com.au.
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