Macquarie consortium completes Qube acquisition
“AN EXCITING new chapter” is how the acquisition of logistics giant Qube by a Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) consortium has been described by a senior executive. MAM, together...
BHP, unions brace for next Fair Work hearing after Pilbara strike
BHP AND three major unions will return to the Fair Work Commission tomorrow [18 August] after a 48‑hour strike at Port Hedland over the weekend. The strike marked the latest...
ANL Gippsland to set DP World record at Port Botany
ANL GIPPSLAND docked at a very sunny Port Botany on Friday (14 August), on track to set a new container exchange record at the DP World terminal. The vessel is expected to...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 14 August 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index (BDI) ended last week at 2,863 points for 13 August 2026, down from 7th August's figure of 3089. Capesize The market came under sustained pressure this week,...
Hapag-Lloyd sees Q2 turnaround but lags others
FOLLOWING an unsatisfactory start to 2026 with earnings impacted by operational disruptions, Hapag-Lloyd says volumes and spot rates picked up significantly in the second quarter....
Natural fibres push a boost for cotton
DEMAND for natural fabrics over synthetic fibres bodes well for the international cotton trade, according to Australian Cotton Shippers’ Association chief executive Jules Willis....
CBH unveils grain train as WA government moves on freight network
THE COOK government has used the launch of CBH’s new rail fleet to reaffirm its plan to bring Western Australia’s freight rail network back under government control. Speaking at...
World Container Index – 13 August 2026
THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI), increased 1% to $4,339 per 40ft container, driven by higher rates on the Transpacific trade route. Source: Drewry World Container Index On...
Ports key to driving positive change, says Hamburg CEO
PORTS can play a crucial role in addressing some of the world’s most pressing issues, Hamburg Port Authority chief executive and International Association of Ports and Harbors...
Svitzer backs seafarer appeal
SVITZER Australia is supporting Mission to Seafarers Sydney’s Father’s Day Appeal with two tug boat experiences, giving supporters the chance to see Port Botany and Sydney Harbour...
DP World outflanks Middle East turmoil
DUBAI-based DP World has leveraged its global network to report year-on-year first half revenue growth of 13.1% despite the major disruption to its Middle East activities. Revenue...
Maersk latest to raise guidance after strong Q2
AP MOLLER-Maersk has updated its full-year 2026 financial guidance on the back of second-quarter performance and what it says is improved visibility for the remainder of the year....
Port and weather delays squeeze space into Australia
IT HAS been a pretty heavy week, with many of us watching, reading and talking about what’s unfolding in our local transport industry. I want to give a quick nod to the...
ACFS staff praised as key court date looms
ACFS Port Logistics chief executive Arthur Tzaneros has praised the efforts of staff in minimising disruption following the company entering administration last week. In a letter...
DISCUSSION: AMSA’s priorities are well-intentioned but ineffective
AT AN industry Q&A session following an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) board meeting held in Brisbane I was pleased to have the opportunity to provide some feedback...
