Agencies collaborate in Exercise Noxium II
THE Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), supported by Australian Border Force (ABF), are participating in Exercise Noxium II, a...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 22 May 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index (BDI) dropped last week, finishing at 2991 points for 22 May 2026, down from 15 May's figure of 3151. Capesize The market experienced a gradual softening over...
World Container Index – 21 May 2026
The DREWRY World Container Index (WCI) increased 6% to $2,712 per 40ft container, mainly due to higher freight rates on the Asia to Europe trade route. Source: Drewry World...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 15 May 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index (BDI) continued its upward trajectory, finishing at 3151 points for 15 May 2026, up from 8 May's figure of 2978. Capesize The market enjoyed a convincingly...
International Day for Women in Maritime: Finding a calling below deck
INTERNATIONAL Day for Women in Maritime, marked annually on 18 May, celebrates women’s contributions across the maritime sector and shines a light on the importance of improving...
World Container Index – 14 May 2026
The DREWRY World Container Index surged 12% to $2,553 per 40ft container, due to higher freight rates on Transpacific and Asia–Europe trade routes. Source: Drewry World Container...
India focus with AAL Mumbai
AAL Shipping (AAL) has marked what it says is another significant milestone in its newbuilding program with the official naming ceremony of its latest Super B‑Class vessel, AAL...
Dual-fuel container ship and vehicle carrier fleet passes 1200
THE World Shipping Council (WSC) has published its latest update to its WSC Dual-Fuel Fleet Dashboard, tracking the global liner shipping industry’s investment in vessels capable...
Maritime sector to golf for a cause
THE Shipping & Logistics Charity Golf Day is returning on 23 October in partnership with the Kids Cancer Project to Support Childhood Cancer Research. This year’s venue is the...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 8 May 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index (BDI) peaked at 3027 this week before closing at 2978 points for 8 May 2026, which was still an increase from 1 May's figure of 2730. Capesize The market...
World Container Index – 7 May 2026
The DREWRY World Container Index (WCI) increased 3% to $2,286 per 40ft container after three consecutive weekly declines, driven by higher freight rates on Transpacific and...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 1 May 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index (BDI) continued its recent rise, closing at 2730 points for 1 May 2026, up from 24 April's figure of 2665. Capesize The market began the week lacking clear...
World Container Index – 30 April 2026
THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI) declined for the third consecutive week, easing 1% to $2,216 per 40ft container, due to softer rates on Asia–Europe, Transpacific and...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 24 April 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index (BDI) continued its upward trajectory, closing at 2665 points for 24 April 2026, up from 17 April's figure of 2567. Capesize The market began the week with...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 17 April 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index (BDI) closed at 2567 points for 17 April 2026, up from the 27 March's figure of 2201. Capesize The market delivered a firm performance over the week, building...
