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Why advertise with DCN?

DCN is the only independent industry publication dedicated to Australia’s shipping and maritime sector. Trusted for over 130 years, it's a reliable source of news and information for professionals across the industry.
Advertising with DCN puts your product or service in front of key decision-makers, positioning your brand within a respected and credible platform.
Our suite of offerings lets you connect with your audience through print, digital, or in person at industry events. With tailored advertising options, you can build a campaign across one or more of these platforms to suit your objectives and budget.
DCN’s fully paid subscriber base is highly engaged, with many readers interacting with our content multiple times a day. This gives you more touchpoints and greater opportunity to connect with senior decision-makers and active industry professionals.

Multi-platform reach:

Bi-Monthly Magazine – Our perfect-bound, bi-monthly print magazine offers advertisers high-quality presentation, extended shelf-life, and increased engagement. First launched in 2018 and refreshed in 2025 as part of our updated brand identity, the magazine continues to deliver premium value through compelling editorial and striking ad placements.
Daily Email Newswire – Delivered every weekday to over 3,000 industry professionals, our daily email newswire keeps readers informed and engaged. It's an ideal platform for advertisers looking to maintain a consistent presence and connect with a highly targeted audience.
Website – Recently relaunched in 2025 with a more user-friendly design, and expanded content, our website is the go-to destination for up-to-the-minute industry news, features, and in-depth reports. Daily content updates and enhanced banner and MPU ad placements provide advertisers with maximum visibility and impact.
For further information

For further information contact Henna Arcadi: 0415 640 645 or email henna.arcadi@thedcn.com.au

  1. Daily Cargo News Pty Ltd (ABN 38 666 799 793) herein known as the Publisher.
  2. The word “Advertisement” will be placed above any advertisement which in the Publisher’s opinion resembles editorial copy.
  3. The Publisher reserves the right of rejection of advertisements as a whole or in part.
  4. The contract shall not be invalidated and the Advertiser shall not have any claim against the Publisher if an advertisement is omitted or rejected or not placed as instructed by the Advertiser in an issue for which the Advertiser has contracted.
  5. The Publisher reserves the right to place an advertisement as desired by it except where specially instructed by the Advertiser and agreed upon by the Publisher in writing.
  6. Copy must be lodged as required by the Publisher. If copy is not lodged, payment for the booking is still due to the Publisher and the same may elect to publish copy previously provided by the Advertiser.
  7. The Advertiser represents and warrants to the Publisher, that no accepted advertisement, including electronic material, will be misleading, deceptive or false in any particular and it complies with all relevant laws and regulations. The Advertiser shall indemnify and keep the Publisher indemnified against any claims, costs, damages or liability whatsoever arising from any breach of this representation and warranty.
  8. The Publisher reserves the right to place an advertisement as desired by it, except where specifically agreed in writing to the Advertiser by the Publisher.
  9. The Publisher makes no warranties in relation to proximity of publication of Advertising to publication of copy relating to competing products or services.
  10. Payment terms are strictly net 30 days from date of invoice, 15% charge will be incurred for payments over 90 days. Payment must be in Australian dollars.
  11. Cancellation: The Advertiser will have the right of cancellation without penalty if notice is given in writing to the Publisher:
  • For a Publication, the cancellation date 28 days prior to the on-sale date.
  • For a Digital platform, 28 days prior to the commencement of the campaign.
  • If the Client cancels within the 28 day period, the Client must pay the Publisher the full amount. The publisher may, at its discretion, reschedule the campaign to another date but will invoice within the period of the original booking.
  1. If The Publisher fails to issue a Confirmation or Booking form relating to a request for services, but provides these requested services, these terms bind the client as if a booking had been made.