Pilbara Aboriginal Strike anniversary recognises maritime impact
PILBARA Ports has celebrated the 80th anniversary of the Pilbara Aboriginal Strike which helped pressure government to improve conditions for Aboriginal workers. The 1946 to 1949...
Landbridge fires back at Darwin Port takeover plan
LANDBRIDGE has escalated its standoff with the Commonwealth over the future of Darwin Port, lodging a formal dispute under the China–Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) and...
Queensland announces fuel security plan
UNLOCKING land near ports is a key tenet of Queensland’s fuel security plan announced on the weekend. The Queensland government says space near ports will be made available for...
MinRes V Pilbara Ports plays out in court
THE COURT battle between Pilbara Ports and Mineral Resources has played out in the WA Supreme Court in a dispute over the Port of Ashburton channel fees. Both The West Australian...
Bridge reopening set to boost Port of Newcastle connection
BETTER access to the Port of Newcastle for regional producers is expected to result from the reopening of the Beni Creek rail bridge near Dubbo. The Australian Rail Track...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 1 May 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index (BDI) continued its recent rise, closing at 2730 points for 1 May 2026, up from 24 April's figure of 2665. Capesize The market began the week lacking clear...
MSC lines up new rail options
MEDITERRANEAN Shipping Company is riding the rails via a new inland network assembled during the last six months. The carrier claims it can deliver a faster, simpler, and more...
MtS Melbourne lunching in the Paddy Field
THE MISSION to Seafarers in Melbourne is holding its inaugural Seafarer Session on 28 May, the first in what will be a series of periodic lunches, featuring guest speakers and...
ANALYSIS: The obligation carriers cannot ignore under Part X
THE COMPETITIVE exemptions available under Part X of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) are not granted unconditionally. In exchange for the right to coordinate pricing...
Crew member lost from tanker in Port Phillip
UPDATE: Victorian Water Police located the body of the missing crewmember in waters off Frankston at around 1430 this afternoon. VicPol says the male is yet to be formally...
Big energy components leave Port of Newcastle for Uungula Wind Farm
PORT of Newcastle says it has marked another milestone as a leader in renewable energy logistics, with the first oversize and/or overmass (OSOM) wind farm movement from its...
World Container Index – 30 April 2026
THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI) declined for the third consecutive week, easing 1% to $2,216 per 40ft container, due to softer rates on Asia–Europe, Transpacific and...
Mid West Ports, helping to keep maritime heritage alive
MID WEST Ports in Western Australia has thrown its weight behind a program to help maintain maritime heritage by sponsoring the Batavia Coast Replica Boat Association. The...
Understand fuel surcharges, businesses urged
BUSINESSES that withhold fair fuel surcharges, whether due to inertia, confusion, or deliberate pressure, are contributing to conditions that can push transport operators out of...
The Bradfield Bulletin - 1st May 2026
It was a short week for some of the country, with some of us trying hard to complete five days of work in four. If you’re anything like me, you’re probably still chasing your...
