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World Container Index – 16 October 2025
DREWRY'S World Container Index increased 2% to $1,687 per 40ft container this week, ending 17 weeks of continual declines. The index recorded its first increase following 17...
Liner Shipping Awards surveys close this week
THE DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards are fast approaching, and one of the most anticipated categories of the night is the Liner Shipping Awards. The Customer...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 9 October 2025
THE BALTIC Dry Index rebournded slightly this week, landing at 1936 for the week ending 10 October, 2025. Last week, the BDI was 1909. Capesize The Capesize market experienced a...
DCN Weekly 10th Oct 2025: Top stories from the week
THIS week’s DCN Weekly. In this episode (week ending 10 October 2025), David Sexton and Lindsay Reed reflect on the passing of New Zealand industry leader Benoît Marcenac, major...
World Container Index – 9 October 2025
DREWRY'S World Container Index continued its months-long slide, decreasing a further 1% to $1,651 per 40ft container this week. Source: Drewry World Container Index The Drewry...
Liner Shipping Awards surveys - have your say
The DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards are fast approaching, and one of the most anticipated categories of the night is the Liner Shipping Awards. The Customer...
Spotlight on: Customer Service Award
AS RESPONSES to the Customer Service survey come in, we’re shining the spotlight on this award that celebrates the companies and teams delivering exceptional service across the...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 2 October 2025
THE BALTIC Dry Index dropped this week, landing at 1909 for the week ending 2 October, 2025. Last week, the BDI was 2259. Capesize The Capesize market endured a challenging week,...
World Container Index – 2 October 2025
DREWRY'S World Container Index decreased 5% to $1,669 per 40ft container this week. Source: Drewry World Container Index The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) fell 5% to $1,669...
DCN Weekly 3 Oct 2025: Talking port master plans with Peter Dummett
THIS week’s DCN Weekly. In this episode, Peter Dummett, Port of Darwin CEO joins Allen Newton to talk about the ports newly released masterplan, and why he doesn't get into...
Spotlight on: Environmental Award
THE CALENDAR has flipped to October, meaning we can officially say the 2025 DCN Awards dinner is next month! 2025 SPONSOR As we count down to the big night, we’re shining a...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 26 September 2025
THE BALTIC Dry Index continued its upward trajectory this week, landing at 2259 for the week ending 26 September, 2025. Last week, the BDI was 2025. Capesize The Capesize market...
World Container Index – 25 September 2025
DREWRY'S World Container Index decreased 8% to $1,761 per 40ft container this week. Source: Drewry World Container Index The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) fell 8% to $1,761...
DCN Weekly 26 Sept 2025: Talking nominations, USTR, Climate risk and more
THIS week’s DCN Weekly. In this episode, David Sexton and Lindsay Reed discuss the nominations received for the awards, and the secrecy surround the judging process. Also covered...
Incat Tasmania takes home export award
INCAT Tasmania has won the Sustainability and Green Economy Award at the 2025 Tasmanian Export Awards, recognising the company’s leadership in sustainable shipbuilding. The award...
