Shipping companies reducing GHG emissions, but progress tipped to remain modest
PROGRESS towards reducing shipping greenhouse gas emissions is occurring but is likely to remain modest through to 2030, new research reveals. The research, Climate Transition...
Maersk executive appointed to World Shipping enviromental role
A MAERSK executive has been appointed to a senior environmental role with the World Shipping Council. Simon Bergulf, Maersk’s Europe group representative, is to take over as WSC...
All eyes on Suez Canal for freight impact, says DHL
INCREASING volumes through the Suez Canal are set to jolt the ocean freight market in 2026, DHL Global Forwarding says. The company has just published reports into the ocean and...
Unions rally at Station Pier
UNIONISTS have rallied at Station Pier to protest conditions of crew members working for Carnival Cruises in Australian waters. As reported this week in DCN, the Maritime Union of...
International ocean treaty comes into force
AN INTERNATIONAL agreement aimed at protecting and sustainably using international waters and the international seabed has come into effect. The agreement under the United Nations...
Service celebrates the life of Nigel Porteous OAM
ONE’S life should be about participating, accepting challenges and having fun. That was the outlook of the late Nigel Porteous OAM, former sea captain and mariner whose life was...
WiseTech and KIK look to boost kids’ coding skills
FREIGHT technology company WiseTech and not-for-profit organisation KIK Innovation are working together to help school kids learn coding skills. The concept involves an $8.7...
Recovery works progress across QR’s regional network
QUEENSLAND Rail says it is meeting with freight operators to support load management after flooding brought about by ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji. The rail operator says it has...
Risks with draft airport regulations highlighted
INDUSTRY body the Australian Logistics Council says the federal government’s draft airport regulations risk undermining productivity and supply-chain resilience. The Commonwealth...
Torres Strait Islands 1936 maritime strike remembered
CELEBRATIONS have been held on Thursday Island to mark 90 years since the 1936 Torres Strait Islands Maritime Strike. The strike was focused on the pearl-shell industry, a sector...
SA announces funds for export diversification
THE GOVERNMENT of South Australia has announced a $1 million Export Diversification Program aimed at supporting exporting businesses overcome market challenges. To be delivered...
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Toll Group launches enhanced iCON platform
SMARTER, faster and more sustainable freight management solutions are the stated benefits of digital platform iCON, launched this week by logistics giant Toll Group. The name iCON...
Höegh Autoliners joins World Shipping Council
THE WORLD Shipping Council (WSC) has announced vehicle carrier Höegh Autoliners has joined as a member. “We are pleased to welcome Höegh Autoliners to the World Shipping Council,”...
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Birdon to deliver amphibious vehicles under $125m Defence contract
AUSTRALIAN-owned maritime engineering company Birdon has signed a $125 million contract to design and build one prototype and 15 amphibious vehicles—logistics (AV-L) for the...
Stronger policy coordination urged, as trade tensions cloud world economic outlook
TRADE tensions and fiscal strains loom as challenges in 2026, despite the global economy having demonstrated resilience in the year just gone, a document prepared for the United...
