IN THE news this week, the Maritime Union of Australia announced more protected industrial action at DP World’s Australian terminals.

And also, Australian ports welcomed the first cruise ship visits of the summer cruise season.

In other news, Inland Rail appointed Robert Rust as its new interim CEO after acting chief executive Rebecca Pickering stepped down last week.

And finally, a new employment program and simulation facility at the port of Port Hedland are expected to provide more opportunities for women and young people entering pilotage.

The DCN Weekly is a podcast from Daily Cargo News providing a regular roundup of the biggest stories in Australian shipping and maritime logistics.

New episodes are published to our website at the end of each week and included in each Monday’s newswire.

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