World Container Index drops 3%
DREWRY’S World Container Index decreased again this past week, continuing a downward trend that began in recent weeks reversing a long, steady incline. The composite index has...
Tassie taking the initiative
TASMANIA currently leads the nation in terms of “business confidence” and general business conditions, according to the July 2024 NAB Monthly Business Survey. Of course, it will...
World Container Index decreases by 1%
DREWRY’S World Container Index has decreased again by 1% this week to US$5736 per 40-foot container. It marks the second week in a row the container index has seen a decrease,...
Baltic Exchange weekly report
THE BALTIC Dry Index ended the week at 1675 (Friday 2 August). It was an uptick from the 1668 on Thursday but a notable decrease from 1808 on the previous Friday (26 July). The...
MILESTONES: Port of Brisbane farewells Peter Keyte
PORT of Brisbane chief operating officer Peter Keyte recently stepped back after 20 years in the business and a further 22 years in the industry before that. Mr Keyte joined the...
THE GRILL: Ricky Rouse
DCN sat down with Newcastle-based marine pilot Ricky Rouse for a chat about his life in maritime so far, adventures from Muscat to Mascot, and family life You are originally from...
MILESTONES: Mick Kinley retirement an end of an era
AT THE end of September, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority will farewell CEO Mick Kinley – a leader and luminary who has been with the national maritime regulator for 30...
Registrations open for ICHCA events in SA, Victoria
THE INTERNATIONAL Cargo Handling Co-ordination Association is hosting two Australian events in the coming months, including a joint event with another Australian association. On...
Baltic Exchange weekly report
THE BALTIC Dry Index decreased this past week to 1808 on Friday 26 July. The Baltic Dry Index for the week ending Friday 26 July 2024. Source: Baltic Exchange Capesize The...
DP World expands APAC freight forwarding network
DP WORLD has inaugurated 51 new freight forwarding offices in the Asia Pacific region. The expanded network, announced Monday 22 July, focuses on air and ocean freight and aims to...
World Container Index increases 1% again
DREWRY’S World Container Index inched up 1% again this past week to US$5937 per 40-foot container. It continues a steady increase that began in May but follows another small 1%...
Baltic Exchange weekly report
THE BALTIC Dry Index decreased this past week to 1902 on Friday 19 July. A year ago, the same week ended on 978. The Baltic Dry Index for the week ending Friday 19 July 2024....
Melbourne's container trade strengthens in June
PORT of Melbourne’s total container throughput in June this year was up 2.3% against the same month last year, according to the latest monthly trade statistics from the port. The...
Baltic Exchange weekly report
THE BALTIC Dry Index increased this past week to 1997 on Friday 12 July. The Baltic Dry Index for the week ending Friday 12 July 2024. Source: Baltic Exchange Capesize This week...
World Container Index inches up 1%
DREWRY’S World Container Index inched up 1% this past week to US$5901 per 40-foot container. It follows a sharp incline that began in early May. The composite index has increased...
