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...
Shipping and Logistics Charity Golf Day 24th October 2025 – SHOUT OUT
MORE than 100 players are warming up for the annual Shipping and Logistics Charity Golf Day this coming Friday (24 October). The venue is again the panoramic Long Reef Golf Club...
Finalists announced for 2025 DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Awards
DAILY Cargo News is delighted to announce the finalists of the 2025 DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards. The list below is the outcome of the countless hours our...
DCN Weekly: Wallenius Shock, Flinders Changes and Glebe Island Tensions
This week on DCN Weekly, we dive into the latest twists in global and Australian shipping - from changes in US port fees and big moves at Flinders Ports, to new Arctic shipping...
