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Houthis sink another in Red Sea

THE WORLD Shipping Council has joined the worldwide condemnation of the Yemeni Houthi rebels’ resumption of attacks on merchant shipping in the Red Sea. “What we’re seeing unfold...
Houthis sink another in Red Sea

Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 4 July 2025

Capesize The Capesize market showed signs of stabilisation this week following a period of softness, with improvements in the Pacific basin and a more balanced Atlantic. In the...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 4 July 2025

World Container Index - 3 July 2025

DREWRY's World Container Index decreased 5.7% to $2,812 per 40ft container this week. Drewry's WCI Index fell for the third consecutive week, by 5.7% this week. This decline is a...
World Container Index - 3 July 2025

THE GRILL: Kevin Malouf

DCN speaks with Price and Speed Containers founder and managing director Kevin Malouf about work, fine dining and his passion for waterski racing How did you get into the world of...
THE GRILL: Kevin Malouf

Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 27 June 2025

Capesize The Capesize market experienced a marked decline this week, with sentiment steadily weakening amid persistently low activity across both the Atlantic and Pacific basins....
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 27 June 2025

World Container Index - 26 June 2025

DREWRY's World Container Index decreased 9% to $2,983 per 40ft container this week. For the second consecutive week, Drewry's World Container Index fell 9% this week, following...
World Container Index - 26 June 2025

Seafarer welfare Ports to Peak challenge is on!

AS THE industry honours International Day of the Seafarer, it’s an excellent time to sign up for Mission to Seafarers Australasia’s inaugural Ports to Peaks Challenge! This...
Seafarer welfare Ports to Peak challenge is on!

Svitzer perfecting the challenge of tugboat training

CONTROLLING a tug while safely manoeuvring a heavy vessel in the confines of a port requires a great deal of training and skill. Svitzer, which operates tug bases on both sides of...
Svitzer perfecting the challenge of tugboat training

Industry unites in support of seafarer welfare at MtS luncheon

MORE THAN 290 industry delegates gathered at Parliament House on Friday 20 June for the annual Mission to Seafarers Sydney Parliamentary Luncheon, in support and recognition of...
Industry unites in support of seafarer welfare at MtS luncheon

Welcome to the new DCN website

DAILY Cargo News is looking a little different. Following the refreshed design of the magazine late last year, DCN is proud to unveil its newly designed website. The refreshed...
Welcome to the new DCN website

Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 20 June 2025

Capesize The Capesize market trended downward this week, with sentiment consistently softening, particularly in the Pacific. C5 rates came under pressure as iron ore volumes from...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 20 June 2025

World Container Index - 19 June 2025

DREWRY's World Container Index decreased 7% to $3,279 per 40ft container this week. For the first time in over a month, Drewry's WCI fell 7% this week, following six weeks of...
World Container Index - 19 June 2025

Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 13 June 2025

Capesize The Capesize market displayed a steady yet nuanced performance this week, starting on a subdued note due to European holidays but gaining traction as the days progressed....

DCN Magazine June-July 2025 edition: Feature focus – green fuels

The June-July 2025 edition of the DCN magazine is now available to read online! In this edition our main features are: Pilotage – As technology advances, pilotage companies aim to...
DCN Magazine June-July 2025 edition: Feature focus – green fuels

World Container Index - 12 June 2025

DREWRY's World Container Index remained stable at $3,543 per 40ft container this week. Drewry said the index has increased 59% in the last 4 weeks, as United States President...