Navigating 2026: The middle chooses a side
THE LOADSTAR’S newly published State of AI in Supply Chain survey, run across more than 200 executives worldwide, puts a number on where competitive advantage is heading: 65.8%...
Marine insurers gather for Winter Warmer
THE MELBOURNE Marine Insurance Forum held its annual Winter Warmer at Alto Event Space, bringing together around 100 marine insurance professionals to network, build...
BHP, unions in mine-site deal, but port still a flashpoint
BHP MINE-site workers have voted to accept a new enterprise agreement, but a dispute at the Port of Port Hedland is unresolved. The new enterprise agreement is for BHP’s Mining...
Incat executes a backroll
INCAT Tasmania on Friday marked a major construction milestone in its landmark electric ferry programme for Danish operator Molslinjen, successfully completing the rollback of...
ACCC troubled by offshore merger
A PROPOSED global merger of two offshore operators active in Australian waters has attracted the attention of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. The ACCC says...
EV Maritime joins Echo Marine Group on Swan River ferry fleet
A NEW Zealand maritime‑technology specialist has joined the team delivering Western Australia’s first electric ferry fleet, adding international expertise to the METRONET Swan...
Swire opens Timor-Leste office
SWIRE Shipping has opened its own office in Dili, Timor-Leste, taking over representation previously provided by agency partner CEVA Logistics. Swire says the move marks a...
AMSA appoints Greg Witherall as executive director operations
GREG Witherall says he is looking forward to working with all maritime sector stakeholders to make for a safer industry. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has just...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 3 July 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index (BDI) rebounded last week, finishing at 2717 points for 3 July 2026, down from 26 June's figure of 2524. Capesize The market staged an impressive recovery...
Port of Townsville brews coffee services partnership with Wounded Heroes
WHAT began as a 10-minute conversation at the Townsville Meet the Buyer event in June has turned into a new partnership, with Wounded Heroes now supplying coffee beans across Port...
Lonsdale disembarks from Auriga
INAUGURAL CEO Trent Lonsdale has stepped down from the Auriga Group after seven transformative years at the helm. Mr Lonsdale saw Auriga grow from concept to market disruptor,...
Calmer waters but poorer crops, as El Niño takes effect
CALMER waters for ships visiting Australian ports are a likely outcome of a 2026 El Niño weather season, oceanographer Sarah Ruth Merrigan says. There is a downside, however, with...
Chinese companies prioritise supply chain resilience, DP World reports
CHINA’S next trade advantage will occur from resilience and adaptability, not just scale, DP World Asia Pacific managing director and chief executive Glen Hilton says. Mr Hilton...
Fremantle vehicle imports grow
NEW vehicle imports through the Port of Fremantle are continuing to grow. The port recorded its strongest March throughput in three years as Western Australia’s automotive demand...
World Container Index – 2 July 2026
THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI), surged 9% to $4,530 per 40ft container due to rate increases on the Transpacific and Asia–Europe trade routes. Source: Drewry World...
