Maritime countries in the Asia-Pacific discuss issues
AUSTRALIA is one of 26 countries on the Pacific Rim that work closely to promote safe, secure shipping and a clean marine environment within the Asia-Pacific region. These...
The week in bulk: A generally positive week
THE Baltic Dry Index was relatively steady over the past week. On Friday (22 July) it stood at 2146. This was roughly in line with where it ended the previous week. The Baltic Dry...
Incat Crowther-designed patrol boat launched
A NEW Incat Crowther-designed patrol boat has been launched and has entered into service. Incat Crowther 42 Chai Jinda was built by Seacrest Marine, Thailand. It is a monohull...
DCN Magazine July edition: Feature Focus – Liner trade to SE Asia & Indian subcontinent
The July 2022 edition of the DCN magazine is now available to read online! In this edition our main features are: Liner trades to SE Asia & Indian subcontinent – Carriers and...
The week in bulk: Capesize market picks up, Panamax market slows down
THE Baltic Dry Index ended last week at 2150 after a climb from 2067 on the previous Friday. The index dipped slightly in the middle of the week, hitting a nadir of 2002 on...
Port of Melbourne is the 2022 Major Host Sponsor for DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards
DAILY Cargo News is proud to announce that Port of Melbourne is the Major Host Sponsor of the 2022 Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards. Port of Melbourne CEO Saul...
Port of Newcastle invites community to help name new cranes
PORT of Newcastle is calling on the community to help decide on names for its new Liebherr LHM 550 mobile harbour cranes. The $28.4 million cranes are currently on their way from...
The week in bulk: Capesizes active, Panamaxes see losses
THE Baltic Dry Index continued the past few weeks’ slow and steady decline, settling at 2067 on Friday 8 July. This was a 7% decline on the previous Friday (1 July), and an 11%...
Maersk acquires safety training specialist company
MAERSK has completed the acquisition of safety training specialist ResQ for its subsidiary Maersk Training. According to a statement from Maersk, ResQ has five survival centres in...
The week in bulk: A mostly mild week
THE Baltic Dry Index on Friday 1 July was 2214, a very slight decline from the previous Friday’s 2331. The BDI average for the week ending this past Friday was 2228, down 8% on...
THE DCN WEEKLY EPISODE 4: A roundup of the week's news
IN THE latest episode of The DCN Weekly, we talk Great Barrier Reef shipping breaches, a dangerous protest in Port of Hobart, a toxic gas explosion and more....
THE GRILL: Michelle Grech
You’re originally from Malta. What are some things you’ve experienced in Malta that you just wouldn’t get in Australia? Malta is tiny. When you look at the size of Malta and the...
The week in bulk: Capesize markets dip sharply
THE Baltic Dry Index saw a sharp decrease in the early part of this past week. The index fell from 2596 on Monday to 2484 on Tuesday, stabilising from Wednesday when it hit 2349....
EDITORIAL: Cadet's story of rape at sea should challenge our gentle approach to empowerment
A SITUATION from within the shipping industry spilled into mainstream newsfeeds last week. This is a rare phenomenon that only occurs when stories are big enough or dire enough to...
DCN Magazine June edition: Feature Focus – Pilotage
The June 2022 edition of the DCN magazine is now available to read online! In this edition our main features are: Pilotage – The Australian marine pilotage landscape is changing...
