THE VEHICLE carrier Kariyushi Leader lost steering in Bass Strait this past week, and difficult weather conditions hampered emergency towage operations.
In other news, Kimberley Ports Authority was notified of plans for a port infrastructure project in Broome.
And also, Port of Townsville completed a $3.6-million laydown area ahead of a record shipment of new motor vehicles.
Finally, Ports Victoria welcomed Jacinta Mackey as interim chief executive officer.
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