Three charged following alleged 120kg cocaine import into Melbourne
THREE people have been charged over the alleged importation of 120 kilograms of cocaine into Melbourne, after Australian Border Force officers detected suspected drugs concealed...
World Container Index – 22 October 2026
THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI), increased 2% to $4,585 per 40ft container, driven by higher rates on the Asia to Europe and Transpacific trade routes. Source: Drewry World...
Finalists announced for 2026 DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Awards
DAILY Cargo News is delighted to announce the finalists of the 2026 DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards. The list below is the outcome of the countless hours our...
Newcastle’s maritime heritage strengthened for the future
REPAIRS to weather-damaged sections of Macquarie Pier and Nobbys Head have been completed at the entrance to Newcastle Harbour. The works restored sections of the pier’s seawall...
Wormald engineering creates safer transport for Toll
WORMALD has developed a vehicle fire suppression system for Toll’s road tankers transporting ammonium nitrate emulsion (ANE) across Australia. The project commenced in late 2024...
New board appointments to strengthen Queensland's ports
THE QUEENSLAND government has announced eight director appointments across Ports North, Gladstone Ports Corporation, North Queensland Bulk Ports and Port of Townsville. Kate...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 16 October 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index (BDI) continued trending downwards, finishing at 2511 points for 16 October 2026, down from 9 October's figure of 2917. This was its lowest in over three...
DP World appoints new head for Asia Pacific
DP WORLD has announced the appointment of Jason Varsamidis as chief executive officer and managing director of its Asia Pacific region, effective immediately. Mr Varsamidis will...
Shipping and Logistics Charity Golf Day 23rd October 2026 SHOUT OUT!
MORE THAN 100 players from across Australia's shipping, logistics, ports and supply chain sectors will gather at Long Reef Golf Club on Friday, 23 October, for the annual Shipping...
World Container Index – 15 October 2026
THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI), rose 3% to $4,485 per 40ft container, mainly due to an increase in rates on the Asia-Europe trade route. Source: Drewry World Container...
PORT OF BRISBANE: After a challenging start, Brisbane is cruise city central
Port of Brisbane presents the fourth instalment in a newsreel series bringing the port’s history and stories to life through the voices of the people who helped shape its growth....
Liner trade surveys - Last chance to have your say
THE LINER Shipping section is a highlight of the DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards, an event that is now just over a month away. But with the survey closing at...
AAL completes North East Link bridge cargo deliveries
AAL SHIPPING has completed delivery of 188 steel bridge segments for Melbourne’s North East Link, moving 60,500 revenue tonnes of prefabricated cargo across nine consecutive...
THE GRILL: Neil Stephens
DCN speaks with Port of Brisbane CEO Neil Stephens about his Cornish upbringing, making Queensland home, the responsibilities of running a major port and his love of water, travel...
Texel Air expands New Zealand freighter fleet
TEXEL Air has added Boeing’s 200th 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) to its New Zealand fleet, taking its locally based aircraft to three and its Australasian fleet to...
