Industry golf day raises $36,000 for childhood cancer research
The annual Shipping and Logistics Golf Challenge is approaching a milestone in its support for research into childhood cancer, having raised almost $850,000 for the cause. The...
Air cargo demand up 8.2% in November
GLOBAL air cargo demand increased again in November 2024, according to the latest monthly stats from the International Air Transport Association. It marks the 16th consecutive...
Baltic Exchange weekly report - 10 January 2025
THE BALTIC Dry Index landed at 1048 on 10 January – a decrease from the 1072 posted on Friday 3 January. Capesize The Capesize market experienced a turbulent week, beginning with...
World Container Index - 10 January 2025
DREWRY'S World Container Index increased by 2% to US$3986 per 40-foot container this week, continuing several weeks of increases. The current index is 62% below the previous...
Introducing the new-look DCN Magazine
The December 2024 | January 2025 edition of DCN magazine edition marks a turning point in the long history of DCN. The publication has undergone many transformations since 1891,...
Pilbara Ports throughput increases 9%
PILBARA Ports handled 67 million tonnes total throughput last month. Figures posted for November 2024 are a 9% increase on total monthly throughput handled in the same month last...
Merry Christmas and happy New Year to all our readers
AS 2024 draws to a close all of us here at Daily Cargo News would like to wish our readers a merry Christmas and a safe, happy and prosperous New Year. We hope the coming weeks...
Baltic Exchange weekly report
THE BALTIC Dry Index decreased each day this week to 1051 on Friday 13 December. The Baltic Dry Index for the week ending Friday 13 December 2024. Source: Baltic Exchange Capesize...
World Container Index stabilises
DREWRY’S World Container Index remained stable at US$3529 per 40-foot container this week, following its increase to US$3533 last Friday. The latest figure is 66% below the...
FTA and SCT host intermodal site tour
FREIGHT & Trade Alliance and the Australian Peak Shippers Association partnered with SCT Logistics today (11 December) to host a breakfast and site tour with insights into SCT’s...
THE GRILL: Eddy Declercq
Eddy Declercq, managing director of OOCL (Australia), reflects on his career and changes in the shipping industry as he prepares to retire Could you share an overview of your...
Baltic Exchange weekly report
THE BALTIC Dry Index landed at 1160 on 5 December – a decrease from the 1298 posted on Monday 2 December. Capesize The Capesize market faced a challenging week, with the BCI 5TC...
Baltic Exchange weekly report
THE BALTIC Dry Index fell sharply this past week to 1354 on Friday 29 November. The Baltic Dry Index for the week ending Friday 29 November 2024. Source: Baltic Exchange Capesize...
World Container Index drops 2%
THE WORLD Container Index decreased 2% this week to US$3331 per 40-foot container. The composite index, published by Drewry, is 68% below the previous pandemic peak of US$10,377...
MARITIME ENGINEERING & SALVAGE: Moments away
When bulk carrier Frontier Unity found itself in trouble, the expertise offered by Maritime Safety Queensland helped avert a catastrophe WHEN things go wrong at sea, a rapid and...
