Fund to hasten industry decarbonisation, minister says
AN $8 million Freight Decarbonisation Co-investment Fund will support the move towards a cleaner Victorian transport sector, state ports and freight minister Melissa Horne says....
National fuel supply taskforce welcomed
A DECISION by the Australian government to establish a National Fuel Supply Taskforce led by Anthea Harris has been welcomed by the Australian Logistics Council. The appointment...
ABF claims win over tobacco smugglers
AUSTRALIAN Border Force officers say they have seized about 3.6 million cigarettes and more than five tonnes of loose-leaf tobacco during raids in Sydney's west and north. ABF...
Electrifying Australia’s freight fleet could happen faster, research states
ELECTRIFYING Australia’s heavy freight fleet could happen faster and at significantly lower cost than widely assumed, research maintains. Australia currently has more than 128,000...
Exporters call for 'financial assistance' as war rages in the Middle East
SIGNIFICANT, unbudgeted costs arising from shipping disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict have prompted calls from exporters for “targeted financial assistance”. In a...
EDUCATION & TRAINING: Adapting to changing times
DCN takes a look at how the education and training sector is adapting to the needs of a rapidly changing maritime world PORT officer trainee Abbey Hughes, aged 19, said a maritime...
Alleged drug ship arrives in Sydney
A SHIP at the centre of drug smuggling allegations in the South Pacific, the MV Raider, (IMO 9032824) has been guided into Sydney Harbour. This follows reports that the crew were...
DHL warehouse aimed at innovation and sustainability benefits
A NEW warehouse facility in western Sydney reflects DHL Supply Chain’s focus on innovation and sustainability, the company says. DHL has officially opened its newest warehouse in...
North needs policy stability, Ports Australia says
STABLE regulatory frameworks are required to bring about investment in key infrastructure in northern Australia, industry body Ports Australia says. Ports Australia lodged a...
NQBP fund opens to support local priorities
NORTH Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) says it is now accepting applications for its 2026–27 Community Fund. The fund provides $100,000 to support initiatives across...
Captain Dick Francis remembered
THE Melbourne maritime community is mourning the passing of Captain Dick Francis who died on 10 March at the age of 86. Captain Francis was in recent times known for his voluntary...
Trade facilitation and market access discussed at AGIC Asia
THEMES of trade facilitation and market access were discussed at Australian Grains Industry Conferences held in Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh City this month. Held under the theme...
MITEZ calls for national focus on Mount Isa–Townsville corridor
THE OMISSION of key northern projects from Infrastructure Australia’s national priority list highlights the challenge of ensuring productive infrastructure in the bush,...
Bigger ships & rail highlighted in IA priority list
AN INCREASE in the use of larger box ships is set to pose port capacity challenges, Infrastructure Australia (IA) says. The independent statutory body has just published its 2026...
Tall ship Alma Doepel sails for Queenscliff
A VOYAGE to Queenscliff (Victoria) for the town’s famous maritime festival has helped raise awareness of the tall ship Alma Doepel and ongoing restoration efforts. The vessel set...
