Rail maintenance blitz improves east coast network
THE Australian Rail Track Corporation said it has improved the ARTC line following an annual maintenance blitz. Known as “super possession”, maintenance works were carried out...
Empty container problem is intensifying, analysts warn
DATA from shipping analyst Sea-Intelligence indicates the global “empty container problem” is intensifying. According to analysts, the transportation time between cargo being...
Men jailed for 645kg of meth found in container
TWO men have been jailed for attempting to import 645 kilograms of methamphetamine inside a shipping container filled with barbeques. The container was sent from Cyprus in July...
THE DCN WEEKLY: EPISODE 14
The biggest story this week was the release of the Productivity Commission's draft report on Australia's maritime logistics system....
Productivity Commission draft report celebrated and rejected
THE Productivity Commission’s draft report on Australia’s maritime logistics system has been received with varying degrees of satisfaction and disappointment. Published on 9...
Seafaring community mourns death of Queen Elizabeth II
MARITIME charities and the shipping community are mourning the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Thursday. Queen Elizabeth II was the patron of more than 500...
Ships rerouted off Sri Lanka to avoid whale strikes
MSC has modified its shipping route south of Sri Lanka to reduce the risk of colliding with endangered blue whales. The route was adjusted after environmental NGOs OceanCare and...
July air cargo demand tracking near pre-COVID levels
GLOBAL air cargo demand was tracking at pre-pandemic levels in July this year but still lower than it was 12 months ago, according to the International Air Transport Association....
Supporting mental health in maritime
PORT Authority of New South Wales has launched a new initiative aimed at supporting the mental health of its staff and removing stigma around mental health in maritime. The...
NYK receives approval for ammonia-fuelled gas carrier
A CONSORTIUM of companies including NYK Line has received an approval in principle for a gas carrier designed to transport and run on ammonia. The consortium comprises NYK, Japan...
Record harvest exposed issues with grain port regulations, ACCC says
A RECORD grain harvest between 2020 and 2021 has exposed issues with the regulation of grain ports, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. The ACCC...
Port of Melbourne capacity enhancement program progresses
PORT of Melbourne’s Port Capacity Enhancement Program is progressing with the launch of public information sessions for the next stage of the project. The two stated objectives of...
Moss Vale-Unanderra freight line to reopen
A CRITICAL rail freight link to Port Kembla is set to reopen next month after landslips damaged the track earlier this year. The Moss Vale-Unanderra line closed on 9 March when...
New port to ease congestion in Timor-Leste
A NEW port facility has been built in Timor-Leste to allow larger ships to call the small nation, according to Swire Shipping. In an operational update, Swire Shipping confirmed...
Landside congestion at Port of Brisbane sparks concern
LANDSIDE congestion appears to be building up around Port of Brisbane, according to Shipping Australia and Container Transport Alliance Australia. Shipping Australia warned...
