Falcon remains unmoved, investigations commence
BULKER Cape Falcon remains aground on the edge of the dredge spoil ground adjacent to Gladstone’s bunkering anchorage for a fourth day and it’s still unclear if salvors have been...
ECS teams up with OneStop for “smarter container management”
ONESTOP has this week announced its partnership with Empty Container Solutions (ECS) in Sydney to implement OneStop's Modal and Vehicle Booking System, with the new system going...
Minister Catherine King to talk supply chains in China
SECURING regional supply chains will be high on the agenda when infrastructure and transport minister Catherine King visits China this week. Ms King is travelling to attend the...
Record growth in containers recorded at Wellington
RECORD growth in container throughput has boosted CentrePort Wellington’s FY 26, with results significantly ahead of expectations. CentrePort has recorded an Underlying NPAT of...
Guidance sought for Port of Melbourne review
VICTORIA’s Essential Services Commission is seeking submissions from the public, users and other interested parties on how it should fulfil its new role reviewing Port of...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 18 September 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index (BDI) finished at 3370 points for 18 September 2026, a slight decrease from 11 September's figure of 3507. Capesize The market exhibited a generally softer...
Steve Johnson headlines CTAA grand final lunch in Yarraville
FORMER Geelong star Steve Johnson was guest speaker at the annual Container Transport Alliance Australia club Grand Final Lunch last week. Held at the Yarraville Club in...
PNG & PACIFIC ISLANDS: A path to prosperity
Pacific ports are driving trade growth through digital innovation, terminal investment and stronger shipping links, as PNG and Solomon Islands operators lift capacity, improve...
PNG & PACIFIC ISLANDS: PacTow introduces towing operations customer centre
Pacific Towing has opened a central customer operations hub in Port Moresby, using digital booking and real-time fleet coordination to improve service delivery, cut manual...
Falcon grounded off Gladstone
A CAPESIZE bulker that ran aground in the Gladstone anchorage on Friday afternoon remains stuck today [20 September] despite the efforts of eleven Boluda Towage tugs to refloat it...
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Port of Hastings seeks EOI for VRET construction contract
THE PORT of Hastings Corporation has opened the first stage of procurement for construction of the proposed Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal, calling for Registrations of...
SPOTLIGHT ON: Women in Shipping & Maritime Logistics Award
SINCE its introduction in 2018 Women in Shipping & Maritime Logistics Awards has been one of the most highly contested awards. 2026 Sponsor Last year was a perfect example of this...
Dashboard highlights resilience and risks for WA freight chains
A NEW data dashboard released by the Logistics Institute of Australia is providing fresh insight into the performance and pressure points across Western Australia’s freight...
Summit highlights freight decarbonisation momentum
PRACTICAL realities of freight decarbonisation were explored at the VTA Alternative Fuel Summit 2026 in Melbourne this week, focusing on the technologies, fuels and infrastructure...
World Container Index – 17 September 2026
THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI), increased 1% to $4,500 per 40ft container, driven by a rise in rates on the Transpacific trade route. Source: Drewry World Container Index...
