World Container Index – 26 March 2026
DREWRY'S World Container Index (WCI) rose 5% to $2,279 per 40ft container, recording the fourth consecutive week of increases. This hike was supported by higher rates on the...
MIDDLE EAST UPDATES: IMO calls for safe maritime corridors
WELCOME to our rolling updates on the crisis unfolding in the Middle East and its impact upon shipping, trade and transport. We will add new information as it becomes available,...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 20 March 2026
THE BALTIC Index (BDI) increased again last week, closing at 2056 points for 20 March 2026, up from the previous period's figure of 2028. Capesize It was a week of mixed route...
World Container Index – 19 March 2026
DREWRY'S World Container Index (WCI) rose 2% to $2,172 per 40ft container, the third consecutive week of uptrend, driven by higher rates on the Transpacific trade route. Source:...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 13 March 2026
THE BALTIC Index (BDI) increased slightly last week, closing at 2028 points for 13 March 2026, up from the previous period's figure of 2010. Capesize The market experienced a...
World Container Index – 12 March 2026
DREWRY'S World Container Index (WCI) increased 8% to $2,123 per 40ft container, mainly due to a sharp rise in rates on the Asia–Europe route, alongside gains on the Transpacific...
DCN Weekly: Fethers flies, Doepel sails, fuel fears and more
This week on DCN Weekly, publisher Lindsay Reed talks to journalist Caroline Tung about what's been making headlines in maritime logistics. Top stories include changes at Boluda:...
ASCLA lunch highlights diversity in logistics
SUPPLY chain and logistics professionals were encouraged to rethink how the industry is described, to better reflect its openness to diversity. Speaking at the ASCLA International...
Dredging kicks off at Port of Devonport
TASMANIA'S main freight gateway is set for a major maintenance dredging campaign, with TasPorts beginning a 14-week program at the Port of Devonport to maintain safe navigation...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 6 March 2026
AT THE end of Friday March 6, 2026, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) closed at 2010 points, down from the previous period's figure of 2140. Capesize The market experienced a volatile...
MARINE SURVEYORS: Bringing on the next generation
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...
MID WEST PORTS PILOTS RESCUE: Answering the call
When the boat of local fisherman, Ken Roberts, was found washed up ashore, the pilots of Midwest Ports at Geraldton were called on for a search and rescue mission. While rescue...
THE GRILL: Brian Hack
EES Shipping managing director Brian Hack speaks candidly about working in a family business and 40 years in the game of freight forwarding How did you get your start in the...
World Container Index – 5 March 2026
DREWRY'S World Container Index increased 3% to $1,958 per 40ft container due to an increase in rates on the Transpacific trade routes. Source: Drewry World Container Index Spot...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 27 February 2026
AT THE end of Friday February 27, 2026, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) closed at 2140 points, a 4.75% increase or a rise of 97 points from the previous session. Capesize The week...
