Baltic Exchange weekly report
THE BALTIC Dry Index continued on a sharp upward trajectory this past week, beginning the week on 1871 and hitting 2203 on Friday 1 March. The Baltic Dry Index for the week ending...
Cairns gets new marine operations base
CAIRNS will be the location of Queensland’s first marine operations base. Queensland Water Police, the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association QF9 Cairns, and the soon to be...
Drewry posts WCI decrease
DREWRY’S World Container Index decreased by 1% to US$3733 per 40-foot container this week. It had increased by 91% when compared with the same week last year. The latest WCI...
Baltic Exchange weekly report
THE BALTIC Dry Index crept up again this past week, landing at 1610 on Friday 16 February. At the beginning of the week it was at 1572. The Baltic Dry Index for the week ending...
DCN welcomes new editor
DAILY Cargo News is pleased to announce Matt Jones as its new editor. Mr Jones stepped into the role on Monday last week (5 February), succeeding former DCN editor Ian Ackerman....
Baltic Exchange weekly report
THE BALTIC Dry Index ended last week at 1545 – an increase of 10% since the previous Friday. Capesize The capesize market started the week with a cautiously optimistic tone...
DCN Magazine February 2024 edition: Feature Focus – New South Wales
The February 2024 edition of the DCN magazine is now available to read online! In this edition our main features are: New South Wales – Trade, challenges and priorities at the...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 2 February 2024
THE BALTIC Dry Index dipped slightly throughout this past week before increasing to 1407 on Friday (2 February). The Baltic Dry Index for the week ending 2 February 2024. Source:...
Drewry posts first WCI decrease in two months
DREWRY’S World Container Index decreased by 4% this past week, following eight consecutive week-on-week gains. The index landed at US$3824 per 40-foot container this past week. It...
THE GRILL: Ian Ackerman
Journalist Abby Williams sat down with outgoing DCN editor Ian Ackerman for a chat about memorable maritime stories, unusual band tours and his next adventure What does a day in...
MARITIME COUNTRY PROFILE: Israel
The strength of Israel’s maritime industry has been tested over many years of conflict, but the ongoing Israel-Hamas war is testing shipping and supply chains ISRAEL’S borders...
MARITIME HISTORY: Safety and seaworthiness
January 1924 saw a decision in the US courts that employment of abusive officers could render a vessel “unseaworthy” SEAWORTHINESS – USA DECISION It has been held in England that...
IFCBAA calls for establishment of Australian Maritime Commission
THE INTERNATIONAL Forwarders & Customs Brokers Association of Australia is calling for the establishment of an Australian Maritime Commission. The concept of a dedicated...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 26 Feburary 2024
THE BALTIC Dry Index landed at 1518 on 26 January, ending the week with the same number it began on. The Baltic Dry Index through Friday 26 January. Source: Baltic Exchange...
New product development director for Provaris
ASX-listed developer of hydrogen transportation systems Provaris has appointed Garry Triglavcanin as product development director. Mr Triglavcanin is at the same time stepping...
