Gangway aims to bring about safety improvements
A GANGWAY design developed by Gladstone Ports Corporation is set to be adopted at other ports across Australia, to improve their safety and wharf operations. The marine equipment...
Botany’s container numbers continue surge
PORT Botany saw a busy month in June with container throughput increasing from the previous month as well as the same period last year. Total container trade through Port Botany...
Container trade at Fremantle bounces back
CONTAINER throughput at the Port of Fremantle bounced back in June after four months of continuous decline, according to the latest trade statistics available from Fremantle...
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...
