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...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 2 October 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index (BDI) decreased last week, finishing at 3148 points for 2 October 2026, up from 25 September's figure of 3426. Capesize The Capesize market surrendered all of...
Princess Cruises launches AI-powered cruise planning app
PRINCESS Cruises has become the first global cruise line to launch a native app in ChatGPT, creating a new channel for cruise discovery and trip planning within the AI platform...
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,...
Victoria re-organises maritime functions
A CLARIFICATION of roles and responsibilities in state maritime administration has seen Ports Victoria become responsible for marine pilotage while Safe Transport Victoria moves...
Setback for Port of Tauranga
PORT OF TAURANGA’s patience is again being tested with news the resources consent granted early last month for its Stella Passage expansion project has been appealed. On 7...
SPOTLIGHT ON: Diversity and Inclusion Award
THE DIVERSITY and Inclusion Award demonstrates how the shipping and maritime sector is evolving, bringing on new talent and welcoming new ideas and perspectives. 2026 Sponsor Last...
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....
DNV establishes ANZ Naval Centre in Perth
INTERNATIONAL maritime business DNV has launched a new Australia and New Zealand naval centre, formalising a dedicated regional hub for naval classification and technical...
World Container Index – 1 October 2026
THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI), fell 1% to $4,434 per 40ft container, driven by a decrease in rates on the Asia- Europe trade route. Source: Drewry World Container Index...
People are the power base of the shipping business
AS THE world’s largest maritime market, Asia offers an extraordinary range of maritime capabilities and specialities. It is home to the world’s leading shipbuilding nations, some...
Freight study to help with planning, minister says
VICTORIA more than retains its pole position in Australia’s freight network, according to the latest Container Logistics Chain Study released by the state’s Minister for Ports and...
Global schedule reliability drops to a four year low as port delays grow
IT HAS been a bit of a stop-start week, with a short week for some states, a long weekend coming up for others, and a few lingering Grand Final hangovers thrown into the mix....
