Demolition milestone for Bell Bay hydrogen project
TASMANIA’S renewable energy goals have reached a milestone with demolition of the former Bell Bay Power Station now underway, clearing the path for construction of the Bell Bay...
Contract awarded for Esperance infrastructure upgrade
SOUTHERN Ports has awarded a $2.4-million contract for an infrastructure upgrade at the Port of Esperance. Indigenous company First Nation Engineering has been tasked with...
Consultation underway for Victorian Freight Plan update
REVISION of the Victorian Freight Plan is progressing with involvement from industry. The plan, launched in 2018 as a roadmap for the state’s freight system, is due for an update...
Foundation laid for WA agriculture project
THE WEST Australian state government has laid the foundations for what it claims will be the largest agricultural project in the state’s north. Construction has begun on a...
ABF ramps up operations at regional ports
THE AUSTRALIAN Border Force has looked to consolidate their presence in regional coast areas in renewed efforts to target drug importations. ABF on Wednesday (5 June) announced...
China takes top spot for strongest seafarer wage increase
CHINESE seafarers have seen the strongest increase to their wages in recent years when compared with the main international seafaring countries, a report published by Drewry has...
Two jailed over reefer cocaine plot
TWO Queensland men have been jailed for attempting to collect almost 50 kilograms of cocaine that had been stored inside a refrigerated container. The pair, with alleged links to...
Vale Dale Emmerton
DCN is particularly sad to report the recent death of Bass Strait shipping veteran Dale Emmerton. The follow message was sent by Maritime Industry Australia Ltd CEO Angela Gillham...
Questions over Maersk's new fuel surcharge formula
WHILE local shippers appear to be still digesting news of Maersk Line’s new fuel surcharge mechanism, customers overseas have given it a mixed reception. Maersk announced late...
Oceania nowhere good on global container ports index
IN RESULTS that are sure to be controversial, the just-released 2023 global Container Port Performance Index rates no Australasian or regional port anywhere near the top 100 and...
Live sheep export report called for 21 June
A STANDING Committee on Agriculture is to hold an inquiry into the Australian Government’s legislation to end live sheep exports. Minister for agriculture, fisheries and forestry,...
Korean Register grants AiP for ammonia-fuelled PCTC
HD HYUNDAI Heavy Industries has been awarded an approval in principle from Korean Register to develop an ammonia-fueled PCTC. The Next-Generation K-Ammonia Storage & Powered PCTC...
ITF reports "worst year ever" for seafarer abandonment
THE INTERNATIONAL Transport Workers’ Federation says 2023 was the worst year on record for both abandoned vessels and seafarers. ITF inspectors conducted a total of 9530 vessel...
AI reduces fuel consumption on Stena voyages
STENA Line has reported a significant reduction in fuel consumption on vessels crossing between Sweden and Denmark by using an artificial intelligence system. The Swedish shipping...
DP World Melbourne box traffic exceeds available capacity
DP WORLD Melbourne’s West Swanson terminal will exceed operational capacity in the coming days, the Container Transport Alliance Australia says. Today’s (5 June) advisory from...
