World Container Index – 29 October 2026
THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI), decreased 3% to $4,429 per 40ft container, mainly due to a decrease in rates on the Transpacific trade route. Source: Drewry World...
Cook Islands Ports Authority to digitise cargo operations with PortConnect
THE COOK Islands Ports Authority (CIPA) has signed an agreement with New Zealand company PortConnect to consolidate its cargo records in a single digital system. The authority...
Southern Ports' community funding bolsters outreach health program
SOUTHERN Ports has funded new equipment for Ear Foundation Australia’s outreach programs supporting Aboriginal and at-risk children in regional Western Australia. The foundation...
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Winners announced for ASCLAs
BRISBANE City Hall was packed to the rafters last Friday night as the Australian Supply Chain and Logistics Association held its annual awards night. The event recognised 59...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 23 October 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index (BDI) rebounded slightly last week, finishing at 2660 points for 23 October 2026, up from 16 October's figure of 2511. This was its lowest in over three...
Three charged following alleged 120kg cocaine import into Melbourne
THREE people have been charged over the alleged importation of 120 kilograms of cocaine into Melbourne, after Australian Border Force officers detected suspected drugs concealed...
World Container Index – 22 October 2026
THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI), increased 2% to $4,585 per 40ft container, driven by higher rates on the Asia to Europe and Transpacific trade routes. Source: Drewry World...
Finalists announced for 2026 DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Awards
DAILY Cargo News is delighted to announce the finalists of the 2026 DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards. The list below is the outcome of the countless hours our...
Newcastle’s maritime heritage strengthened for the future
REPAIRS to weather-damaged sections of Macquarie Pier and Nobbys Head have been completed at the entrance to Newcastle Harbour. The works restored sections of the pier’s seawall...
Wormald engineering creates safer transport for Toll
WORMALD has developed a vehicle fire suppression system for Toll’s road tankers transporting ammonium nitrate emulsion (ANE) across Australia. The project commenced in late 2024...
New board appointments to strengthen Queensland's ports
THE QUEENSLAND government has announced eight director appointments across Ports North, Gladstone Ports Corporation, North Queensland Bulk Ports and Port of Townsville. Kate...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 16 October 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index (BDI) continued trending downwards, finishing at 2511 points for 16 October 2026, down from 9 October's figure of 2917. This was its lowest in over three...
DP World appoints new head for Asia Pacific
DP WORLD has announced the appointment of Jason Varsamidis as chief executive officer and managing director of its Asia Pacific region, effective immediately. Mr Varsamidis will...
Shipping and Logistics Charity Golf Day 23rd October 2026 SHOUT OUT!
MORE THAN 100 players from across Australia's shipping, logistics, ports and supply chain sectors will gather at Long Reef Golf Club on Friday, 23 October, for the annual Shipping...
World Container Index – 15 October 2026
THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI), rose 3% to $4,485 per 40ft container, mainly due to an increase in rates on the Asia-Europe trade route. Source: Drewry World Container...
