Southern Ports triples scholarship support
SOUTHERN Ports in Western Australia is to triple its commitment to a scholarship program named in honour of former CEO, Steve Lewis. Applications are now open for the Steve Lewis...
Construction begins on Swan River electric ferry fleet
A KEEL laying ceremony has been held for the first of five electric ferries being built to take advantage of an expanded service on Perth’s Swan River. The new ferries being...
BCEC warns WA ports shifting export mix will lead to revenue squeeze
WESTERN Australia’s ports are heading into a period of structural change as new modelling from the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre (BCEC) shows the state’s export mix will shift...
Franmarine eyes national and international hull cleaning expansion
A SIX-MONTH trial of Australia’s first commercial in‑water hull‑cleaning pilot at Fremantle has encouraged Australian-owned underwater sustainment and biofouling management...
Great Southern red exports find favour in China
WINE makers from Australia’s largest wine producing region, Western Australia’s Great Southern, are reporting renewed interest from Chinese buyers as exporters work to rebuild...
Qube to offer upgraded Albany bulk handling facility to all users
QUBE is about to start work on a $13 million upgrade at the former Albany Bulk Handling site in Western Australia’s south. The work, including hard stand and ship loader...
Jan De Nul wins $50m contract for Port Hedland bypass channel
THE Western Australian government has awarded a $50 million dredging contract to Jan De Nul Australia to build Pilbara Ports’ new Zone 5 Bypass Channel at the Port of Port...
Rio Tinto accelerates fleet sell down as Fortescue moves on newbuilds
RIO TINTO is edging closer to a major reduction of its owned fleet after selling another two Newcastlemax bulk carriers to commodities trader Mercuria, according to trade press...
Former minister appointed chair of WA transport advisory group
FORMER West Australian government minister Bill Johnston has been appointed as the new chair of the Freight and Logistics Council of WA (FLCWA) providing advice to the state...
Contractors in dispute over CBH’s Broomehill rail project settlement
A SUBCONTRACTOR on CBH Group’s Broomehill rapid‑rail and outloading facility has launched Supreme Court action against rail contractor Martinus Rail, alleging more than $2 million...
Unions, BHP to meet as Pilbara strike threat escalates
DCN updated story — 22 June 2026 BHP WILL meet with the Electrical Trades Union in the Pilbara on Tuesday (23/6) in what is shaping as the most consequential discussion yet in a...
Simandou iron ore output a threat to Pilbara exports
NEWS reports this week have expressed concern that the gradual ramp‑up of Guinea’s Simandou project is likely to impact iron ore exports from the Pilbara. A report in the West...
Inpex industrial dispute ends
INDUSTRIAL action at Inpex’s Ichthys LNG project is to end tonight (Thursday) after workers endorsed an in principle agreement with the company. In a statement issued to media,...
13 community projects for NQBP
NORTH Queensland Bulk Ports is to invest $100,000 in 13 community projects across the region. The funding through the 2026–27 Community Fund is focused on youth engagement, mental...
Government funding brings Cairns common user facility a step closer
A COMMON user facility at Cairns designed to support vessels, including defence and government fleets, commercial shipping, superyachts and specialist operators is a step closer...
