Supporting Organisations

Organisations supporting the 6th Annual Port & Maritime Security

Ports Australia is the peak body representing the interests of port and marine authorities in Australia. All Government owned ports, some privatised ports, and most state marine regulatory authorities are members of Ports Australia, as is the Department of Defence through the Royal Australian Navy. Ports Australia’s mission is to provide leadership and support in areas of common interest related to ports, and to promote achievement of their trade facilitation objectives. www.portsaustralia.com.au
 

The Australian Shipowners Association is committed to promoting the interests of the shipping industry in Australia. Its primary objectives include dealing with issues which effect the operation of member companies' vessels and which are or have the potential to be subject to regulation by various government agencies. www.asa.com.au

The major focus of Shipping Australia, as a peak industry body, is both to promote and advance the interests of ship owners and shipping agents in all matters of shipping policy and safe environmentally sustainable ship operations. Shipping Australia’s members cover many of the major Australian and international ship owners, operators and agency companies involved in bulk, tanker, general cargo shipping, container, passenger and tramp trades.  www.shippingaustralia.com.au
 

The role of the AAMA is essentially to generate greater public awareness of maritime affairs. It is not oriented to single industries or interests but provides a focal point for all those with an interest in maritime affairs, especially those people in business, tertiary institutions, the marine professions and the public service who are concerned with any aspect of Australia's maritime affairs. www.aama.asn.au

MLAANZ is an association of more than 500 members mainly but not exclusively from Australia and New Zealand, including lawyers and judges, academics, and representatives of major exporters, shipping companies, port operators, ship, cargo and liability insurers and other members of the maritime and insurance community. Our major objective is to support domestic and international institutions in their efforts to bring about the unification of maritime and commercial law, maritime customs, usages and practices, and a greater harmony in the shipping laws, regulations and practices of different nations. www.mlaanz.org
 

 Media Partners

Lloyd’s List DCN is Australia's authoritative publication on shipping, trade and transport news, providing information on a local, national and international scale. Extensive coverage of the maritime and transport industry is made available to subscribers with a daily email news bulletin and online presence, a weekly newspaper, monthly Rail Express, and an annual Directory of Australian Shipping, Air, Road, and Rail Services. www.lloydslistdcn.com.au  Click here to subscribe online for LLDCN
 

Australian Security Magazine (ASM) was launched in April 2006 under the former title, Australian National Security Magazine. The magazine contains an eclectic editorial mix of national security coverage and security management issues across the vast range of topics of interest to security managers in both the public and private sectors.
Editorial coverage extends to matters affecting the law enforcement and emergency management communities.  www.securitymanagement.com.au
 

WorldCargo News is a monthly tabloid journal for the port/terminal, cargo handling and intermodal industries worldwide, complemented by a content-rich website and weekly email newsletters. Published by the industry’s most experienced team, WorldCargo News is a leading information source for readers and an essential medium for international advertisers.  www.worldcargonews.com
 

As public entities progressively withdrawal from front-line operations and increased emphasis is put on the private sector, Port Strategy provides informed reporting and opinions to reflect an executive view of the key changes and opportunities that lie ahead in the port industry.
Through a combination of news and in-depth features, Port Strategy offers unique editorial coverage of key issues concerning investment, management and business development, in both the developed and emerging world.  www.portstrategy.com