Randy Selvaratnam became Chief Commercial Officer for Singapore-based regional logistics provider, Swire Shipping, in June 2024. In this interview, he speaks about the prospects for growth in shipping volumes in and out of PNG, rising freight costs and the move to sustainable biofuels.
New Steamships head bullish on Papua New Guinea economy, despite ‘underwhelming’ six years
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31 Jul 2024 by Leave a Comment
There was a change of leadership at Steamships Trading Company on July 1, with Chris Daniells replacing Rupert Bray as managing director. In an exclusive interview, the two share how Steamships is pursuing its long-term growth plans amid a challenging economic environment.
2020 volumes only slightly down, says Swire Shipping
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25 Nov 2020 by Leave a Comment
Despite initial concerns about the impact of COVID-19, Swire Shipping’s data shows only a marginal reduction in freight volumes. Alistair Skingley, the company’s Country Manager for Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, tells Business Advantage PNG that the company is upgrading its offerings in the expectation of solid growth in 2021.
Women in Maritime cadetship program leads the way in training and diversity
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15 Jun 2020 by Leave a Comment
Pacific Towing is a leader in training and diversity. Neil Papenfus, General Manager of Pacific Towing, talks about the company’s cadetship program for women.
In Brief: Government to review resource laws next year, and other business stories
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30 Sep 2019 by Leave a Comment
Review of Mining Act next year, acting Tax Commissioner warns of criminal action against companies not forwarding taxes to government and wholesale internet prices may drop by two-thirds. Your weekly digest of business news.
Pacific Towing: to succeed in the Pacific think regionally, act locally
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11 Jun 2019 by Leave a Comment
Pacific Towing is mirroring its business model in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands in Fiji. The company expects to continue its expansion in the Pacific region and is betting in developing local talent to provide solutions for the industry. Sarah Byrne explores.
Digital solutions to transform shipping in Papua New Guinea
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29 Apr 2019 by 1 Comment
Digitisation and automation of the shipping sector will have a big impact on bringing industry in Papua New Guinea into the 21st century, Swire Shipping Country Manager Alistair Skingley tells Business Advantage PNG.
In brief: Oil Search fends off takeover offer after Woodside shelves bid, and other business stories
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9 Dec 2015 by Leave a Comment
Woodside drops takeover bid for Oil Search, coffee pulper machine installed for smallholders in Jiwaka Province, and market conditions force Hides Gas Development Company to cut workforce. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Court refuses to hear Ok Tedi claim, and other business stories
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13 May 2015 by Leave a Comment
International court refuses to hear claim about government takeover of Ok Tedi mine, five percent aid cut to PNG and trial export of fresh vegetables to Fiji. Your weekly digest of the latest business news. The International Court for the Settlement of Investment Disputes has declined to hear PNG Sustainable Development Program’s claims against the Government […]
Interview: Geoff Cundle, Steamships
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5 Feb 2013 by
One of PNG’s largest and most diversified companies has a new Managing Director. We caught up with Steamships’ Geoff Cundle (pictured below) a few weeks into his new job. Business Advantage PNG (BAPNG): This isn’t your first time working in PNG …? Geoff Cundle (GC): I was here about 20 years ago, again with Steamships, […]
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