Trucks targeted at Melbourne port protest
CONTAINER Transport Alliance Australia is calling for a protest permit system in Victoria after trucks and port infrastructure were targeted in a pro-Palestine protest at the port...
Newcastle Harbour protest disrupts port, arrests made
PROTESTERS on kayaks and small water craft caused disruption at the Port of Newcastle yesterday (24 November) by paddling into the Newcastle Harbour in an effort to block vessel...
Port Hedland adopts new marine pilot model
WITH marine pilots in worldwide demand, the Port of Port Hedland has introduced a new model. Pilbara Ports CEO Samuel McSkimming told Daily Cargo News that because the port has a...
Cashew nutshell biofuel causing problems for ships
VESSELS in Singapore and Rotterdam have been reporting operational problems as a result of using marine fuel blended with cashew nutshell liquid biofuel, fuel testing agency...
US Coast Guard in new 'spy cranes' warning
THE UNITED STATES Coast Guard has issued new orders to the nation’s ports with regard to cyber security measures required for Chinese-manufactured ship-to-shore gantries, the...
World Container Index down 1%
THE WORLD Container Index decreased 1% to US$3413 per FEU this past week. The composite index, published by Drewry, is now 67% below the previous pandemic peak of US$10,377 in...
And the winners are ...
Daily Cargo News is delighted to announce the winners of the DCN 2024 Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards. The winners were announced on Thursday (21 November) at a...
Baltic Exchange weekly report
THE BALTIC Dry Index decreased each day this past week, landing at 1537 on Friday 22 November. The Baltic Dry Index for the week ending Friday 22 November 2024. Source: Baltic...
Oldendorff installs rotor sails on bulker
OLDENDORFF Carriers has announced the successful installation and deployment of Norsepower rotor sails on bulk carrier Chinook Oldendorff. Through a joint agreement first...
No slackening in local rates push
DESPITE Drewry’s World Container Index beginning to slide again this week – albeit by just 1% - spot rates on the Shanghai-Melbourne leg have risen two out of three weeks this...
Port community brings Christmas spirit to seafarers
VOLUNTEERS from across the maritime industry have come together in Port Botany to fill over 1800 Christmas gift bags for seafarers. Maritime charities Stella Maris and Mission to...
Bell Bay to boost forestry with new ship loader
TASPORTS is investing $15 million for a new ship loader at the Port of Bell Bay in order to enhance export capabilities and strengthen critical infrastructure to meet the needs of...
AMSA bans ship for dangerous goods stowage failures
THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority has banned a Netherlands-flagged ship for improper stowage of dangerous goods. General cargo ship Marsgracht (IMO 9571507) will not be...
ZIM's "outstanding" Q3
ISRAEL’S ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has seen rocketing revenues and returns in the third quarter of 2024, doubled key markers for the first nine months and joined other...
New hazardous materials vessels launching in NSW
NEW South Wales’ fleet of hazardous materials vessels, now 15 years old, is being replaced with 19 new, locally made vessels. The $1.58-million fleet is part of the NSW...
