World Container Index – 11 June 2026
THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI), the benchmark widely referenced by procurement teams, increased 3% to $3,549 per 40ft container due to rate increases on the Transpacific...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 5 June 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index (BDI) dropped again last week, finishing at 2981 points for 6 June 2026, down from 29 May's figure of 3224. Capesize The market closed the week on a softer...
World Container Index – 4 June 2026
THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI) surged 23% to $3,433 per 40ft container due to rate increases on the Transpacific and Asia–Europe trade routes. Drewry has received...
Catchment rehab supports healthier SEQ waterways
AN AVERAGE 20,000 tonnes of sediment a year is being prevented from entering Southeast Queensland waterways after the completion of a fifth stage of creek restoration works in the...
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Bees, bats, organic foods benefit from NSW Ports grants
LOCAL schools, sporting clubs and a program designed to help local residents build practical skills in growing food, reducing waste, and making healthy, affordable food choices...
Webb Dock West marks BYD’s first port call
AAT’s Webb Dock West terminal has this morning become the first Australian port call for BYD’s new roll-on, roll-off (RORO) vessel, BYD Zhengzhou, loaded with almost 5000 vehicles...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 29 May 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index (BDI) bounced back last week, finishing at 3224 points for 29 May 2026, down from 22 May's figure of 2991. Capesize The market strengthened over the course of...
World Container Index – 28 May 2026
THE DREWRY (WCI) increased 3% to $2,800 per 40ft container due to rate increases on the Asia–Europe and Transpacific trade routes. Source: Drewry World Container Index On the...
Transport minister to speak at 2026 Seafarers Welfare lunch
NEW South Wales transport minister John Graham has been confirmed as a speaker for the 2026 Seafarers Welfare Parliamentary lunch on Friday 19 June. Her Excellency Margaret...
Zero emission truck trial hailed 'a permanent breath of fresh air'
THE Zero Emission Heavy Vehicle (ZEHV) access trial is set to become permanent this month, in what has been hailed as a win for truckies and the environment. Transport for NSW...
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...
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...
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...
