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World Container Index – 27 November 2025

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DREWRY'S World Container Index (WCI) decreased 2% to $1,806 per 40ft container. The decline was primarily due to reduced rates on the Transpacific and Asia–Europe trade routes....
World Container Index – 27 November 2025

Christmas bags packed for seafarers at Port Botany

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CHRISTMAS spirit was in abundance at Port Botany recently when more than 50 volunteers from across the port community united to pack gift bags for seafarers. Staff from the Port...
Christmas bags packed for seafarers at Port Botany

Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 21 November 2025

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THE BALTIC Dry Index continued it upward trend finishing the week ending 21 November, 2025 at 2275. This was up from the previous week's figure of 2125. Capesize The week...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 21 November 2025

DCN Weekly: Talking trophies, troughs and trucks

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This week on DCN Weekly, we cover the highlights from the DCN Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards night, recent truck curfews and bans in Victoria and New Zealand, and Q3 results...
DCN Weekly: Talking trophies, troughs and trucks

World Container Index – 20 November 2025

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DREWRY'S World Container Index remained stable this week at $1,852 per 40ft container. The Index maintained stability due to decreased Transpacific rates and increased Asia-Europe...
World Container Index – 20 November 2025

And the 2025 DCN Award winners are ...

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Daily Cargo News is delighted to announce the winners of the DCN 2025 Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards. The winners were announced on Thursday [20 November] at a...
And the 2025 DCN Award winners are ...

Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 14 November 2025

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THE BALTIC Dry Index finished the week ending 14 November, 2025 at 2125, up from the previous week's figure of 2063. Capesize The Capesize market followed a generally softer...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 14 November 2025

World Container Index – 13 November 2025

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DREWRY'S World Container Index decreased 5% this week to $1,859 per 40ft container, marking the first weekly decrease after four weeks of continuous increases.. Source: Drewry...
World Container Index – 13 November 2025

DCN Weekly: Talking AU-China MOU with Brad Leonard

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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...
DCN Weekly: Talking AU-China MOU with Brad Leonard

Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 7 November 2025

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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...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 7 November 2025

DCN Weekly: ATSB findings, AMPI conference and more

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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...
DCN Weekly: ATSB findings, AMPI conference and more

Flinders Port Holdings floats into Christmas Pageant

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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...
Flinders Port Holdings floats into Christmas Pageant

World Container Index – 6 November 2025

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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:...
World Container Index – 6 November 2025

OSSA seeks support for scholarship fund

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OFFSHORE & Specialist Ships Australia (OSSA) is seeking support for its Scholarship Fund, a new initiative aimed at providing financial and mentoring assistance to young...
OSSA seeks support for scholarship fund

DCN Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards almost sold out

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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,...
DCN Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards almost sold out