ClassNK grants first software security certification to Solverminds ship management
VESSEL classification society ClassNK has announced the first software security certifications have been awarded to ship management solution “MACK”. Developed by Solverminds...
Baltic Exchange weekly report
THE BALTIC Dry Index dipped to 1926 earlier in the week before rising to 2050 on Friday 28 June. The Baltic Dry Index for the week ending Friday 28 June 2024. Source: Baltic...
Ro-ro rivals land big fish
PCTC specialists Wallenius Wilhelmsen and competitor Höegh Autoliners have each announced big contract wins in the global vehicle transport sphere. Wallenius Wilhelmsen has signed...
More charges laid as Newcastle blockade continues
ONGOING protest activity targeting Newcastle coal exports has resulted in a wave of charges and rail service delays. Today (Friday 28 June) marks the fourth consecutive day of...
Queensland to investigate moving freight from road to rail
THE QUEENSLAND Government is to fund an investigation into improving rail freight on the Mt Isa rail line to unlock an estimated $500 billion of critical minerals in the North...
Port Authority of NSW celebrates 10-year milestone
PORT Authority of NSW celebrated their 10 year anniversary on Tuesday night (25 June) with a special event for stakeholders and customers, at their offices in Walsh Bay,...
Red Sea situation sees Maersk alter booking window
MAERSK Line is to set its booking window for cargo in the Asia-Pacific region to 28 days from 15 July. The carrier says that as the Red Sea situation continues, it is continually...
World Container Index climbs and climbs
DREWRY’S World Container Index continued its steady increase this past week. A 4% increase to US$5318 per 40-foot container this week puts the index 256% higher than it was in the...
Sail installation begins on WW PCTC
SWEDISH wind propulsion company Oceanbird has completed the installation of the foundations for a wing sail to be fitted to the Wallenius Wilhelmsen PCTC Tirranna. Staff from...
MOL buys control of Gearbulk
MITSUI OSK Lines is to acquire a further 23% stake in Swiss-registered Gearbulk Holding AG from founder Kristian Jebsen and family to move to majority ownership. Mr Jebsen will...
Historic Williamstown Dockyard for sale
THE site of Melbourne’s historic Naval Dockyard at Williamstown at the mouth of the Yarra River is being offered for sale some years after the end of commercial and Naval activity...
Unravelling mysteries of the supply chain
UNVEILING the realities of the supply chain will be the aim of a Port of Fremantle Supply Chain Awareness Workshop on 23 July. Organised by Container Transport Alliance Australia...
AAL voted ‘best shipping line’ in AFLAS awards
SINGAPORE-based multipurpose shipping operator AAL has taken top honours at this year’s Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards (AFLAS). The project heavy-lift carrier...
Final contracts awarded for Victorian Inland Rail
JOHN Holland has been awarded the $470 million construction program to complete the remaining eight sites for Victoria’s Inland Rail project. Work includes the Inland Rail...
NZ govt could sell Interisland Line
AS MORE revelations emerge about aspects of owner KiwiRail’s management of the nation’s Cook Strait ferry company the NZ Government is using careful language in responding to...
