Cocaine smugglers target reefers
REFRIGERATED shipping containers are being increasingly used by criminal syndicates to conceal cocaine imports into Australia, authorities say, after Australian Border Force (ABF)...
AMC launches Kongsberg dual-fuel and high-voltage simulator
PROVIDING seafarers access to advanced training is the aim of a new Kongsberg high-voltage and diesel, methanol and electric engine simulator facility introduced at the Australian...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 26 June 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index (BDI) dropped again last week, finishing at 2524 points for 26 June 2026, down from 19 June's figure of 2722. Capesize The market endured a difficult week,...
World Container Index – 25 June 2026
THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI), jumped 5% to $4,166 per 40ft container, supported by an increase in rates on the Transpacific trade route. The composite index reached its...
Care-Factor 2026: Organiser Q&A
On 31 July 2026, Care-Factor will host an inspiring evening dedicated to celebrating generosity, the spirit of the freight forwarding and logistics industry, and the power of...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 19 June 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index (BDI) dipped ever so slightly last week, finishing at 2722 points for 19 June 2026, down from 12 June's figure of 2729. Capesize The market staged an...
World Container Index – 18 June 2026
THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI), increased 12% to $3,969 per 40ft container, driven by growth in rates on the Transpacific and Asia to Europe trade routes. The composite...
THE GRILL: Angela Gillham
DCN speaks with Maritime Industry Australia chief executive Angela Gillham about maritime careers, the West Australian southwest coast and which Australian she considers truly...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 12 June 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index (BDI) continued trending downwards, finishing at 2729 points for 12 June 2026, down from 5 June's figure of 2981. Capesize The market endured a challenging...
World Container Index – 11 June 2026
THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI), the benchmark widely referenced by procurement teams, increased 3% to $3,549 per 40ft container due to rate increases on the Transpacific...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 5 June 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index (BDI) dropped again last week, finishing at 2981 points for 6 June 2026, down from 29 May's figure of 3224. Capesize The market closed the week on a softer...
World Container Index – 4 June 2026
THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI) surged 23% to $3,433 per 40ft container due to rate increases on the Transpacific and Asia–Europe trade routes. Drewry has received...
Catchment rehab supports healthier SEQ waterways
AN AVERAGE 20,000 tonnes of sediment a year is being prevented from entering Southeast Queensland waterways after the completion of a fifth stage of creek restoration works in the...
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Bees, bats, organic foods benefit from NSW Ports grants
LOCAL schools, sporting clubs and a program designed to help local residents build practical skills in growing food, reducing waste, and making healthy, affordable food choices...
Webb Dock West marks BYD’s first port call
AAT’s Webb Dock West terminal has this morning become the first Australian port call for BYD’s new roll-on, roll-off (RORO) vessel, BYD Zhengzhou, loaded with almost 5000 vehicles...
