Favourable winds and tide assist Brisbane oil spill response
FAVOURABLE wind, sun and tidal conditions have helped those tasked with responding to the Port of Brisbane fuel oil spill. Maritime Safety Queensland is continuing to lead “a...
Government confirms cruise industry Coastal Trading Act exemption
AN EXEMPTION from the Coastal Trading Act for the cruise industry has been extended until the end of 2028, the Australian government says. In a statement, infrastructure and...
Authorities move to clean up Brisbane oil spill
MARITIME Safety Queensland says it is leading “a coordinated response” to an oil fuel spill involving the container ship Sofrana Surville (IMO 9408372) at the Port of Brisbane,...
AMSA announces shore leave changes for visiting seafarers
CHANGES have been announced to laws affecting seafarers visiting Australian ports. The notice 2026/02 - Access to shore leave for seafarers supersedes the previous notice 2024/07....
ANL celebrates 70 years as “Aussie shipping icon”
SHIPPING line ANL has celebrated its 70th anniversary this week, using the occasion to reflect upon its role in moving goods between Australia and key markets in Asia, Oceania and...
Air shippers reluctant to commit to long-term capacity, Xeneta says
GLOBAL air freight volumes delivered a month of “steady growth” in September, but shippers remain cautious of long-term capacity commitments, industry analysts Xeneta say....
3DL launches Kiwi expansion
FREIGHT forwarding wholesale brokerage specialist 3DL has announced it is expanding into New Zealand, replicating what it says has been the “compliance excellence, automation...
Delays reported in car processing at Port of Melbourne
DELAYS have been reported in the handling of cars from ro-ro vessels in Melbourne as the brown marmorated stink bug season kicks into gear. According to the Department of...
Transport infrastructure market “proves resilience”
AUSTRALIA’S transport infrastructure market has proven its resilience and is gearing up for its next wave of investment, according to a new report by Ansarada Procure, an...
Freight boost for Western Victoria as rail upgrade begins
A KEY western Victorian freight route is being strengthened with the first concrete sleepers arriving for the Maroona–Portland rail line, part of a $166 million upgrade. ARTC is...
Landside delays under the microscope at West Swanson
“SIGNIFICANT landside performance delays” at DPWA West Swanson terminal in Melbourne have prompted calls for improvement by one industry group. In a statement, the Container...
Waterfront technicians to walk off the job in Newcastle
WATERFRONT workers who are members of the Maritime Union are to rally at Newcastle’s NCIG coal terminal at noon on Tuesday (29 September) as part of their campaign for better...
DHL Express and Singapore Airlines extend freighter partnership
FREIGHT giant DHL Express and Singapore Airlines have announced an extension of their Boeing 777 freighter partnership. Under the renewed agreement, SIA pilots are to continue to...
ACFS debts reported to have reached almost half a billion
DOCUMENTS presented to Daily Cargo News indicate that the debts owed by embattled logistics company ACFS Port Logistics are now in the order of $486m. This figure also has been...
Geopolitics, trade and AI highlighted in panel discussion
A PANEL session at the Ports Australia Biennial conference has noted geopolitics and the rapid pace of technological change as key future influences on ports. The session, chaired...
