Feeling chipper: Burnie loader fixed
BURNIE’s woodchip loader is back in action after inspection, repair and function testing that followed a collision with a ship 10 days ago. The loader struck woodchip carrier...
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Port of Bunbury in the wind
THE PORT of Bunbury in southern Western Australia is reaping the rewards of the state’s energy transition policy. Its latest delivery, importing more than 180 windfarm components...
Maersk to launch express China service
IN AN already crowded market Maersk Line will introduce a speedy, limited rotation China-Australia service in late July, just in time for traditional peak import season. The...
OOCL Brazil exchange sets new Botany benchmark
THE A3 consortium Central China loop vessel OOCL Brazil has eclipsed the previous Port Botany container exchange record to establish a new high point for NSW Ports and stevedore...
ANL’s Shane Walden resigns
SHANE WALDEN, managing director of ANL Container Line and CMA CGM Group Agencies Oceania, has resigned. While there has been no official statement at time of writing well-placed...
'Trusted' port insider's drug smuggling links
A SYDNEY man, alleged to be the coordinator of a network of “trusted insiders” at Australia’s cargo ports, has been charged by the Multi Agency Strike Team (MAST) in relation to...
Freight reform on the menu at parliamentary luncheon
THE NEW South Wales Government has provided an update on its freight reform agenda currently underway across the state, including stevedore pricing reforms, fuel security...
World Container Index – 21 May 2026
The DREWRY World Container Index (WCI) increased 6% to $2,712 per 40ft container, mainly due to higher freight rates on the Asia to Europe trade route. Source: Drewry World...
Tonkin Hwy contract awarded to ease freight flow
A CONTRACT for the transformation of one of Perth’s busiest freight corridors, the Tonkin Highway. has been awarded to civil contractor NRW. The contract is for major upgrades...
China rates back on the march in June
MEAN spot rates between China and Australia have now risen a cumulative 68% since the middle of March, according to the latest SCFI for Shanghai-Sydney. The level rose another 9%...
The Bradfield Bulletin - 22nd May 2026
I'M STILL trying to work out what hurt more this week… dropping my phone and smashing the screen, or my doctor telling me I should only be eating red meat once a week. Meanwhile,...
Tauranga welcomes stronger NZ plant IP
NEW Zealand’s leading kiwifruit export outlet, Port of Tauranga, has applauded efforts by the government to strengthen plant variety rights (PVR) to protect investments...
MUA reaches agreement on Mardie transhipper
THE MARITIME Union of Australia WA branch has reached a new transhipment agreement for CSL’s BCI Mardie Salt operations. The agreement, which will begin later this year according...
Norwegian insurer seeks to confront signal jamming
NORWEGIAN insurer Den Norske Krigsforsikring for Skib (DNK) has launched a program to provide members access to specialist services to counter the growing risk of jamming and...
Port of Brisbane day to inspire maritime careers
MORE than 30 marine trade groups have taken part in a Port of Brisbane careers open day in a bid to inspire students, parents and teachers about the value of a maritime career. On...
