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DCN Magazine January edition: Feature Focus - Logistics & supply chain
The January 2022 edition of the DCN magazine is now available to read online! In this edition our main features are: Logistics & supply chain – Logistics and supply chain...
The week in bulk: Capesize, Panamax markets drop, BDI falls apace
THE Baltic Dry Index saw a significant dip over the past week, falling to its lowest since March 2021. On Friday (14 January) the index was 1764, a decrease of 22% on the previous...
Vale Jack Oostrum
ONE of Australia’s regular maritime visitors, Jack Oostrum, far east director of Spliethoff Transport, died of cancer on 26 December in the Netherlands. Spliethoff’s success in...
And the finalists are…
DCN and our Major Host Sponsor NSW Ports, invite all our friends and colleagues to join us for the online announcement of the winners and recipients of the DCN 2021 Australian...
THE BIG STORIES OF 2021: Seafarer dies during offshore crew transfer
IN AUGUST, a seafarer died after falling while transferring from Formosabulk Clement to a smaller vessel as part of a crew-change operation 5 nautical miles off Point Cartwright...
Week in bulk: Capesize market moves sharply lower
THE Baltic Dry Index fell sharply over the past week, arresting an upward trend that had been growing over the past weeks. On Friday (17 December), the index was 2379, a decrease...
The week in bulk: Capesize market hits peak, declines slightly
THE Baltic Dry Index continued to increase over the past week, continuing an upward trend that came after a significant fall from its peak in October. On Friday (10 December), the...
The week in bulk: Capesze, Panamax markets on the rise
THE Baltic Dry Index showed a slight increase over the past week, in a turnaround after a trend downward from a peak in October. On Friday (3 December) the index was 3171, up 14%...
DCN Magazine December edition: Feature Focus – 2021 Year in review
The December 2021 edition of the DCN magazine is now available to read online! In this edition our main features are: 2021: Year in review – DCN’s wrap-up of the stand-out issues...
Australian exporters recognised
NORTHERN Territory business Monsoon Aquatics was named Australian Exporter of the Year at the 59th Australian Export Awards on 25 November. Trade minister Dan Tehan has praised...
Alfa Laval and Orcan Energy sign a cooperation agreement for the marine market
DECARBONISING the marine industry by 2050 will demand not only new fuels, but also new technologies and a new approach to meeting energy needs on board. Besides pursuing related...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 26 November 2021
THE BALTIC Dry Index stabilised over the past week, arresting a trend downward from a peak in October. On Friday (26 November) the index was 2767, up slightly on the previous...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 18 November 2021
THE BALTIC Dry Index fell further over the past week, continuing a trend downward from the great heights it saw in October. On Friday (19 November) the index was 2552, down from...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 12 November 2021
THE BALTIC Dry Index showed a modest increase last week, arresting a downward trend that started at the beginning of October. On Friday (12 November) the Baltic Dry Index was 2807...
Australian exporters to be celebrated
MINISTER for Trade, Tourism and Investment Dan Tehan has congratulated the 89 businesses announced today as finalists in this year’s Australian Export Awards. “These exporters are...
