THE GRILL: Tony Zarb
DCN caught up with Tradecorp International managing director Tony Zarb for a chat his career, family, and cheap fruit How did you first start your career at TradeCorp? I was a car...
New Kiwi ferries will have rail capacity
THE NEW Zealand government has unveiled more about its chosen Cook Strait ferries, after Cabinet signed off on preferred vessel and infrastructure options. Deputy PM and rail...
World Container Index – 27 March 2025
DREWRY'S World Container Index decreased 4% to $2,168 per 40ft container for the week of 27 March. Source: Drewry World Container Index This is 79% below the previous pandemic...
Hobart meets Bunbury in first visit for a decade
HMAS Hobart has made the first naval visit in a decade to the Port of Bunbury as part of a three-week anti-submarine warfare exercise. There are six ships involved in the...
TT Line borrowing limit increased
TT LINE has been forced to seek an increase in its borrowing limits to accommodate the blow-out in the anticipated cost of its new East Devonport Berth 3 terminal. TT Line’s new...
RightShip and Mapsea partner on bridge safety
DIGITAL maritime platform RightShip has has announced a strategic partnership with marine technology company Mapsea. The partnership will see RightShip’s Safety Score and GHG...
MPA and Wärtsilä renew decarbonisation partnership
THE MARITIME and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has announced it has renewed its partnership with marine technology company Wärtsilä. The parties will collaborate with...
Nortrans secures North West Shelf work
SINGAPORE-based offshore specialist Nortrans has taken an accommodation barge (‘floatel’) on charter after winning work from Saipem, which is the main contractor to Chevron on the...
Tenders called for Port Hedland Seafarers Centre
TENDERS have been called for the construction of a new Port Hedland Seafarers Centre. Plans for the development were announced by state ports minister David Michael in April last...
Carnival pair Encounter Adventure as new careers begin
CARNIVAL Australia used the unique occasion of virtually simultaneous departures from Melbourne on Wednesday (27 March) to set up a “photo opportunity” for the newly transferred...
INCAT’s next-gen hybrid ferry ready next year
INCAT Tasmania has declared its newest 78-metre hybrid electric ferry is on track for operation in the first half of 2026 - perfectly timed for operators looking to enter service...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 27 March 2025
THE BALTIC Dry Index has fallen again during the week, landing at 1621 on Thursday 27th March. Capesize The Capesize market started the week on a firmer note but gradually...
PSA International, DNV and PIL sign decarbonisation MoU
PSA INTERNATIONAL, DNV Singapore, and Pacific International Lines have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in order to collaborate on decarbonisation...
OPINION: AI at Sea; A Double-Edged Sword?
IT WASN'T a dark and stormy night – just a foggy one. The watchkeeper aboard the anchored Stena Immaculate wouldn’t have seen the MV Solong until it was half a mile away from...
Public comments prompt change in Westport environment plans
PLANS for the proposed Westport container terminal at Kwinana south of Perth have progressed to the next stage of the environmental approval process. The WA Environmental...
