DCN Weekly: AI shockwaves, port growth & the Aussie women making waves
This week on DCN Weekly, publisher Lindsay Reed talks to journalist Caroline Tung about what's been making headlines in maritime logistics. Top stories include Wisetech's job cut...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 20 February 2026
AT THE end of Friday February 20, 2026, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) closed at 2043 points, a 1.19% increase or a rise of 24 points from the previous session. Capesize The week was...
World Container Index – 19 February 2026
THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI) fell 1% to $1,919 per 40ft container for the sixth consecutive week due to a drop in rates on the Transpacific and Asia–Europe trade routes....
Risky business: Melbourne tech firm targets freight’s blind spots
MELBOURNE-based technology company Argocore Pty Ltd has opened registrations for user acceptance testing of its new AI platform, Cargonautix, aimed at freight forwarders and...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 13 February 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index rebounded last week, finishing at 2083 for the week ending 13 February 2026, up from the previous week's 1923. Capesize The Capesize market started the week...
World Container Index – 12 February 2026
THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI) fell for the fifth consecutive week, down 1% to $1,933 per 40ft container primarily due to a drop in rates on the Transpacific and...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 9 February 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index dipped last week, finishing at 1923 for the week ending 6 February 2026, down from the previous week's 2148. Capesize The market endured a broadly softer...
World Container Index – 5 February 2026
DREWRY'S World Container Index decreased for the fourth consecutive week, dropping a further 7% to $1,959 per 40ft container, primarily due to a drop in rates on the Transpacific...
West Gate Tunnel and VBS focus of industry forum
OPERATIONS on the West Gate Tunnel and changes to the vehicle booking system at West Swanson Dock will be among the topics for discussion at a forum in Melbourne next week...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 2 February 2026
AFTER hitting a six month low in mid-January, the Baltic Dry Index continued treding upwards, finishing at 2148 for the week ending 30 January 2026. Capesize The market delivered...
World Container Index – 29 January 2026
DREWRY'S World Container Index decreased 5% to $2,107 per 40ft container this week. Drewry World Container Index (US$/40ft) Source: Drewry World Container Index Our detailed...
World Container Index – 22 January 2026
DREWRY'S World Container Index decreased a further 10% to $2,212 per 40ft container this week, primarily due to a drop in rates on the Transpacific and Asia–Europe trade routes....
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 16 January 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index continued its downward trend, finishing at 1567 for the week ending 16 January 2026. This is a six month low for the index. Capesize The market endured...
World Container Index – 8 January 2026
DREWRY'S World Container Index (WCI) increased 16% to $2,557 per 40ft container last week. Drewry World Container Index (US$/40ft) Source: Drewry World Container Index Our...
A very happy festive season to all our readers
As the year draws to a close, all of us at DCN would like to wish our readers a safe, joyful, and restful festive season. We hope you have the chance to spend time with family and...
