WSC calls on governments to close battery cargo safety gap
GOVERNMENTS must address a gap in international dangerous goods rules that allows containers to carry thousands of lithium batteries to be transported without carriers being...
Port of Hastings releases development strategy
THE PORT of Hastings Corporation has released its Port Development Strategy 2055 (PDS 2055), described as “a comprehensive strategic document” to ensure the port remains a vital,...
MIAL welcomes CEO's appointment to Freight Industry Reference Panel
MARITIME Industry Australia has congratulated its chief executive, Angela Gillham, on her appointment as chair of the Freight Industry Reference Panel – Ports and Shipping...
SPOTLIGHT ON: Safety award
FOR JAS Worldwide national manager HSEQ Gavin Simpson, the 2025 Safety award came as “an unexpected surprise”. 2026 Sponsor “Winning the award was an unexpected and very welcome...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 11 September 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index (BDI) ended last week at 3507 points for 11 September 2026, a slight decrease from 4 September's figure of 3628. Capesize The market experienced a mixed week,...
World Container Index – 10 September 2026
THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI), remained stable fore the second consecutive week, finishing at $4,476 per 40ft container. Source: Drewry World Container Index On the...
OOCL remembers Tung Chee-hwa
OOCL released the following statement after the passing of former OOIL chairman Tung Chee-hwa. Mr. Tung Chee-hwa, former Chairman of OOIL and the first Chief Executive of the Hong...
Joint rescue operation off Christmas Island shows Australia’s search and rescue capability
THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has successfully coordinated a complex search and rescue operation approximately 1,000 kilometres east-south-east of Christmas...
Transport industry leaders honoured at AFI Awards
AUSTRALIA’s freight and logistics industry has recognised a new generation of leaders driving workplace safety, technology innovation, sustainability and workforce development,...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 4 September 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index (BDI) ended last week at 3628 points for 4 September 2026, up from 28 August's figure of 3186 Capesize The market enjoyed a notably bullish week, recovering...
SPOTLIGHT ON: Freight forwarder of the year award
RECOGNITION of “incredible work by our team” was how Whale Logistics reflected upon their achievement of winning Freight Forwarder of the Year at last year’s DCN Australian...
World Container Index – 3 September 2026
THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI), remained stable at $4,465 per 40ft container, as the increase in Transpacific trade routes was offset by a decrease in the Asia–Europe...
ALC sets six supply chain priorities for Victorian election
THE AUSTRALIAN Logistics Council (ALC) is asking every party contesting the Victorian election to commit to six practical priorities that would strengthen the state's supply...
Survey shows strong cruise visitor sentiment in Newcastle
CRUISE passenger sentiment in Newcastle remained strong through the 2025-26 season, with new survey data pointing to high satisfaction levels and a strong likelihood of return...
SPOTLIGHT ON: Seafarers Welfare Award
THE SEAFARERS Welfare Award is a much-anticipated honour, reflecting those who contribute to the betterment of mariners who work in sometimes difficult conditions. 2026 Sponsor...
