Melbourne container trade hits 2020 high in June
PORT of Melbourne container throughput was one of the largest of the past 12 months, trailing only October and November 2019. According to the latest available trade statistics...
Newcastle trade bounces back after two month dip
CARGO throughput at the Port of Newcastle for June was at its highest this year since March, according to the latest available trade statistics from the port. Total throughput at...
Mariner makes Magic happen
TAFE NSW graduate Arakel Hamamdjian pursued the job of his dreams and became the skipper of his own vessel. Now he’s worked his way up from showboat waiter to owner of his own...
Exports drive Darwin's second quarter trade
TOTAL throughput at Darwin Port experienced an increase in the second quarter, according to the latest trade statistics available from the port. This was achieved on the back of...
Money announced for defence precinct at AMC
THE Commonwealth government and University of Tasmania are set to sign an agreement for a new $30m Defence and Maritime Innovation and Design Precinct at the Australian Maritime...
Container trade up slightly in Adelaide
CONTAINER throughput at the Port of Adelaide experienced a slight increase in June, according to the latest trade statistics available from Flinders Ports. The port’s throughput...
July Magazine available online now
THE JULY 2020 edition of the DCN magazine is now available to read online! In this edition our main features are: Liner trades to South-East Asia Rail Port and container...
Operation whale watch underway
PORT Authority of New South Wales is to help lead the annual operation to keep curious whales safe when they enter busy Sydney Harbour. Up to 40,000 humpback whales are estimated...
Call for nominations ahead of 25th Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry awards
THE call is out for nominations ahead of the 25th annual Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards on 12 November. The event is to be held at the swanky Four Seasons Hotel in...
VIDEO: Sending a lifeline to the world's seafarers
A VIDEO documenting the lives of seafarers has been posted on YouTube by Port Authority of New South Wales. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBJvvir5O6E&feature=youtu.be The video,...
Q&A: Pandemic and logistics
What have been the challenges? During the panic buying phase of the crisis, the major challenge for many logistics operators and their customers was the ability restock quickly...
VIDEO: Giant bulker grounds off Brazil
GIANT bulker Stella Banner recently grounded off the coast of Brazil. At the time the vessel was carrying a consignment of iron ore. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fc7yK-d9xwI...
June magazine available online now
THE JUNE 2020 edition of the DCN magazine is now available to read online! In this edition our main features are: Pilotage Ro-Ro & car carriers Regional ports, and Marine...
Customs brokers and forwarders in firing line of scammers
SCAMMERS are using “sophisticated methods” to defraud customs brokers and freight forwarders, the Department of Home Affairs says. In a statement published online, the...
THE GRILL: Alison Cusack
What is your job and what does it entail? I am the principal lawyer at Cusack & Co, a maritime law services firm. Essentially this means I am the business owner, the lawyer, the...
