DCN Weekly: Talking AU-China MOU with Brad Leonard
This week on DCN Weekly, we round up our most read stories including: Victoria's data cable, parliamentary report into Spirits, maritime skills funding - plus we talk to IFCBAA's...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 7 November 2025
THE BALTIC Dry Index finished the week ending 7 November, 2025 at 2063, up from the previous week's figure of 1996. Capesize The Capesize market recorded a notable improvement...
DCN Weekly: ATSB findings, AMPI conference and more
This week on DCN Weekly, we round up our most read stories including: The ATSB findings following the investigation into the Leeuwin II 2024 collision, the reaction to recently...
Flinders Port Holdings floats into Christmas Pageant
HIGHLIGHTING the vital role of maritime trade is a key focus of Flinders Port Holdings entering a float in this year’s National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant in Adelaide. The...
World Container Index – 6 November 2025
DREWRY'S World Container Index increased for a fourth consecutive week, up 8% to $1,959 per 40ft container. This follows a prolonged decline over 17 consecutive weeks. Source:...
OSSA seeks support for scholarship fund
OFFSHORE & Specialist Ships Australia (OSSA) is seeking support for its Scholarship Fund, a new initiative aimed at providing financial and mentoring assistance to young...
DCN Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards almost sold out
It’s official; the annual DCN Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards are sold out. This year’s awards are being held at the Shangri-La in Sydney on Thursday 20 November. The awards,...
AMPI conference opens in Adelaide
THE AUSTRALASIAN Marine Pilots Institute Regional Ports & Pilotage Conference has begun in SA, the venue being The Hilton Adelaide City. Flinders Ports general manager Carl Kavina...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 31 October 2025
THE BALTIC Dry Index decreased slightly, landing at 1996 for the week ending 31 October, 2025. The previous week, the BDI was 1991. Capesize After a sluggish start, the market...
DCN Weekly: Turkiye Ambassador, Svitzer tugs, China-Australia rates and more
This week on DCN Weekly, we talk about the big news making waves in Australian shipping and logistics—from the latest on the WiseTech investigation, to rising freight costs out of...
World Container Index – 30 October 2025
DREWRY'S World Container Index continued its upward trend this week, increasing 4% to $1,822 per 40ft container. Source: Drewry World Container Index Spot rates from Shanghai to...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 24 October 2025
THE BALTIC Dry Index dipped this week, landing at 1991 for the week ending 24 October, 2025. Last week, the BDI was 2069. Capesize The Capesize market lost some of its earlier...
DCN Weekly: Paddy Crumlin retires, safe ships, safe ports, pulses and more
This week on DCN Weekly, The Safe Ships, Safe Ports Forum in Perth, where Singapore’s Hoe Soon Tan called for greater port collaboration on cybersecurity and clean energy....
World Container Index – 23 October 2025
DREWRY'S World Container Index increased again this weeking, jumping 3% to $1,746 per 40ft container. This is the second straight week of increase, following a prolonged decline...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 17 October 2025
THE BALTIC Dry Index increased this week, landing at 2069 for the week ending 17 October, 2025. Last week, the BDI was 1936. Capesize The Capesize market experienced a volatile...
