About Us


Welcome to the About Us page for the Daily Cargo News. Discover our editorial mission, policies and guidelines, company history, contact and ownership information and links to our help and social media pages here.

Established in 1891, Daily Cargo News takes pride in being Australia's oldest national daily news publication. Situated at the core of Australian maritime logistics, we deliver daily news and breaking stories, comprehensive features on various industry sectors, regions, and topics, along with expert insights and opinions, as well as industry data including reports on vessel arrivals and container movements.​

As we adapt to the evolving needs of our community, we leverage our rich history and heritage, which are deeply intertwined with Australian maritime and publishing. ​

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Today, DCN remains a key source of news on shipping, logistics, and transport for the Australian trade community. Headquartered in Sydney, we have journalists based in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, and Western Australia. ​

Our Purpose, Vision and Mission​

Purpose

Our purpose is to publish timely news, compelling editorials and accurate vessel data each day to keep our entire industry informed.

Vision

We believe our shipping industry deserves to stay well informed more than ever as the world of logistics becomes increasingly complex.

Mission

It is our mission to remain the trustworthy authority and first port of call for daily news, engaging content and accurate vessel data.

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