Incat launches world’s largest battery-electric ferry
AUSTRALIAN shipbuilder Incat Tasmania has announced to have made history today (2 May), with the official launch of the world’s largest battery-electric ship. Hundreds gathered at...
World Container Index - 1 May 2025
DREWRY’S World Container Index has decreased by 3% to US$2091 per 40-foot container this week, 80% below the previous pandemic peak of US$10,377 in September 2021. However, the...
MOL reports revenue growth as longer transit routes bolster rates
CONFLICT in the Middle East forcing ships to avoid the Red Sea was a key market influence in the containership and car carrier sectors during 2025, Mitsui O.S.K Lines has...
Cathay Cargo to begin weekly Brisbane freighter service
CATHAY Cargo has announced it will bring a weekly service to Brisbane Airport. Cathay said the flight, which previously operated out of Wellcamp Airport, will be moved to Brisbane...
Fears election a “missed opportunity” for Aus maritime
A PROPOSED strategic fleet and shipping competition policy are key issues for the next federal government to grapple with, maritime and freight sector figures say. There are...
Port of Townsville plans multi-million-dollar works
THE PORT of Townsville has announced the construction of a multi-million-dollar Project Cargo Laydown Area at its East Port Precinct, providing North Queensland with critical...
VICT orders hybrid straddle carriers
VICTORIA International Container Terminal has placed an order with global port equipment specialist Kalmar for four hybrid automated straddle carriers, each with a 60-ton twin...
Stricken LPG tanker Victoire headed for Fiji
THE LPG tanker Victoire, which broke down in eastern Bass Strait on 4 April and was eventually towed to refuge in Eden, will depart later this week under tow to Fiji for discharge...
Successful launch for RAN's latest Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat
AUSTAL Australia has successfully launched the ninth in a series of 12 Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats (ECCPB) for the Royal Australian Navy. The future HMAS Cape Spencer,...
CMA CGM welcomes Indian-flagged CMA CGM Vitoria
CMA CGM has become the first major foreign carrier to register a container ship under the Indian Flag. The shipping line welcomed the arrival of CMA CGM Vitoria at Nhava Sheva...
Submissions sought on Port of Brisbane Channel Enhancement project EIS
A CALL for submissions has been issued for the Port of Brisbane Channel Enhancement project environmental impact statement draft terms of reference (TOR). Prepared by the...
KiwiRail to retire Aratere
KIWIRAIL will retire Interisland Line’s only rail-enabled Cook Strait ro-pax Aratere in order to work on new infrastructure for the 2029-expected replacement ferries. Chief...
Kuehne+Nagel reports bullish start to 2025
SWISS logistics giant Kuehne+Nagel has reported a strong start to 2025, with global freight volumes up across its sea and air divisions for the first quarter of the year as...
ATSB releases Gladstone gangway collapse brief
THE AUSTRALIAN Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released an occurrence brief detailing a gangway railing collapse during a pilot boarding about 18km east of Gladstone. The...
Hoegh Autoliners has ‘solid’ first quarter
OSLO’s HÖEGH AUTOLINERS has continued to report solid financial performance in the first quarter of 2025, with gross revenue of USD 329 million/NOK 3,559 million, EBITDA of USD...
