Austal launches final patrol boat in $500 million project
AUSTAL has launched Hull 544, the final Guardian-class Patrol Boat for Defence Australia’s Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project. The launch of the 24th Guardian-class Patrol...
Esperance upgrades to support new clients
THE PORT of Esperance is bolstering its imports with new deals with Pacific Lime and Cement and CSBP Fertilisers. To cater for the growing trade the state government has spent...
World Container Index – 22 January 2026
DREWRY'S World Container Index decreased a further 10% to $2,212 per 40ft container this week, primarily due to a drop in rates on the Transpacific and Asia–Europe trade routes....
Ship fuels may contribute to Barrier Reef bleaching
REGULATIONS governing ship fuel sulphur content may be contributing to mass coral bleaching events on the Great Barrier Reef (GBR). A paper led by atmospheric scientist, Dr Robert...
Shipping companies reducing GHG emissions, but progress tipped to remain modest
PROGRESS towards reducing shipping greenhouse gas emissions is occurring but is likely to remain modest through to 2030, new research reveals. The research, Climate Transition...
The Bradfield Bulletin - 23rd January 2026
BRITNEY Spears once sang, “Don’t you know that you’re toxic?” With the year getting off to an unpredictable start, experts are already warning the outlook could be toxic for...
OPINION: Fairness in container detention: A shipping line’s perspective
PAUL Zalai’s recent industry opinion, Container detention in Australia – time for fair play, not revenue games, raises concerns that I take seriously. As someone working within an...
FMG hits highest iron ore shipments in history
FORTESCUE Metals has achieved a record first half with total iron ore shipments the highest in Fortescue’s history. In an Australian Stock Exchange announcement, Fortescue Metals...
Maersk executive appointed to World Shipping enviromental role
A MAERSK executive has been appointed to a senior environmental role with the World Shipping Council. Simon Bergulf, Maersk’s Europe group representative, is to take over as WSC...
Wood wins in the west
THE PERTH office of UK-based energy engineering company John Wood Group has won a two-year contract extension worth up to $100 million with Woodside on the North West Shelf. The...
Grimaldi to launch China-Australia ro-ro service
NAPLES-based global ro-ro, PCTC and ferry operator Grimaldi is to inaugurate a monthly China-Australia service within a fortnight. The company has allocated three ships to the new...
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Rio record for Pilbara iron ore
MINING giant Rio Tinto is reporting record quarterly iron ore production in the Pilbara. It achieved a record Q4 production, up 4% year-on-year to 89.7 million tonnes, with...
Qube workers protest over pay and conditions
TRANSPORT Workers’ Union (TWU) protests against Qube have proceeded in Melbourne, despite the Western Australian branch withdrawing from proposed industrial action. A small group...
All eyes on Suez Canal for freight impact, says DHL
INCREASING volumes through the Suez Canal are set to jolt the ocean freight market in 2026, DHL Global Forwarding says. The company has just published reports into the ocean and...
Close call with cocaine haul
AUTHORITIES in French Polynesia have seized close to five tonnes of cocaine, preventing the import from reaching Australia shores. In an official joint statement, the Australian...
