Waterline 25—December 2000
The five-port average crane rate was 24.9 containers per hour in the September quarter 2000. This is the highest crane productivity recorded since the series commenced.
Waterline 26—March 2001
Detailed definitions for the Waterline stevedoring productivity indicators are included in this edition.
Waterline 27—June 2001
Berth availability was 99% in the March quarter, which is the highest level since the commencement of the series.
Waterline 28—September 2001
The five-port average crane rate has improved to 26.8 containers per hour for the June quarter 2001.
Waterline 29—December 2001
The five-port average crane rate declined to 25.8 containers per hour for the September quarter 2001.
Waterline 30—March 2002
The five-port total container traffic increased to 1.740 million TEUs during July–December 2001. Berth availability was 95% in the December quarter.
Waterline 31—June 2002
The five-port total container traffic increased to 1.740 million TEUs during July–December 2001. Berth availability was 95% in the December quarter.
Waterline 32—September 2002
The five-port average crane rate improved from 26.6 in the March quarter to 26.9 containers per hour for the June quarter 2002. This is the highest five-port average crane rate ever recorded in Waterline.
Waterline 33—December 2002
Waterline's format has remained largely unchanged since the first issue was produced in 1994. However, there have been many changes in the maritime industry in that time. The Bureau believes that Waterline needs to change too if it is to remain useful.
Waterline 34—March 2003
In the last issue we announced upcoming changes to Waterline. Work is progressing and we will be inviting key interest groups to comment on the changes.