IN THE news this week, construction started on a $6-billion urea manufacturing project in the Pilbara, near the Port of Dampier.

And seven maritime and energy companies, including Port of Melbourne, Maersk, ANL and Svitzer, signed a memorandum of understanding that will explore the feasibility of establishing a green methanol bunkering hub at the port of Melbourne.

Also, Spirit Super and US investment firm Stonepeak completed their acquisition of GeelongPort.

And finally, Autsralian Border Force officers seized 120 kilograms of cocaine at the container examination facility in Port Botany.

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