The top news story this week was about a Dutch court's ruling that cargo lashing should be assigned to dock workers, not seafarers. In Port of Mackay, pilot cutter crews who went on strike were locked out by their company. An industry peak body raised concerns that biosecurity risks and clearance delays are adding costs to an already costly supply chain. And finally, bulk carrier Portland Bay - which nearly ran aground last week - has departed Port Botany.
