Features
Much of Western Australia’s economic future hangs on the ability of its ports to export the...
22 Apr, 2026
Much of Western Australia’s economic future hangs on the ability of its ports to export the minerals and agricultural products it produces. DCN looks at the evolution that is enabling those...
22 Apr, 2026
Westport has entered development, with road, rail and marine planning advancing for WA’s new Kwinana container port ahead of a targeted late 2030s completion. WESTERN Australia’s new...
22 Apr, 2026
Southern Ports is diversifying trade across its ports, backing growth and resilience with new customers, record investment and technology upgrades. Meanwhile, KMSB’s new Broome floating...
26 Mar, 2026
The pressure is on Australia’s project cargo and breakbulk sector as shipments get more complicated, clients become more time-conscious and ports put the pressure on costs. Daily Cargo News...
18 Mar, 2026
DCN takes a look at how the education and training sector is adapting to the needs of a rapidly changing maritime world PORT officer trainee Abbey Hughes, aged 19, said a maritime career...
9 Mar, 2026
The marine surveying profession continues to evolve through workforce diversification, technological advancement and expanding specialisation GLOBAL trade depends upon the safe, efficient...
8 Mar, 2026
Industry stakeholders are slowly coming around and understanding that marine surveying requires a solid structure to have a true advantage ROGER Weiller believes industry needs to think...
8 Mar, 2026
The principle of marine surveying is straightforward, but the accuracy and repeatability of readings can be influenced by vessel behaviour AUSTRALIA'S bulk trades, spanning iron ore, coal,...
8 Mar, 2026
Success requires adaptation and a mindset of embracing change, writes Dr Eric Perez and Susan Hull SINCE 2024 a range of market intelligence agencies and insurers (WGR Data Base, Gard) have...
3 Mar, 2026
Diversification of Australia’s ports is inevitable as the country prepares for the coming decades of international trade. DCN explores the driving factors behind this change and how the...
