Ports continue to grow together
Fremantle Ports and the Port of Nagoya will continue their 40-year twin-port relationship which was founded on information-sharing and cooperation. A delegation from the Port of...
No approval for Bahijah re-export plan
THE FEDERAL government has rejected plans by livestock exporter Bassem Dabbah to send vessel Bahijah and its stranded cargo of sheep and cattle via the Cape of Good Hope to...
DAFF offers new round of agri-tracking grants
THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has opened applications for a third round of assistance under its Traceability Grants Program. The $4-million round is part...
DCN Magazine February 2024 edition: Feature Focus – New South Wales
The February 2024 edition of the DCN magazine is now available to read online! In this edition our main features are: New South Wales – Trade, challenges and priorities at the...
Aust notches up record agri exports
AUSTRALIA exported a record $80.4 billion in agriculture, fisheries and forestry products in the 2022–23 financial year, a 17% increase on the previous year. Federal departmental...
Border Force stops cocaine
TWO men are facing life in prison after they were arrested in Adelaide following the seizure of 139 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside a shipment of luxury buses. The cocaine has...
Government approves longest Inland Rail section
THE AUSTRALIAN government as approved the Inland Rail Narromine to Narrabri project. The 300-kilometre stretch of track between Narromine and Narrabri is the longest section of...
First train arrives at Qube's Moorebank terminal
QUBE recently welcomed the first train into the company’s Interstate Rail Terminal at Moorebank. The Qube train transported six containers through the terminal as part of a trial...
Coalition launches more strikes in response to Red Sea attacks
A COALITION of governments, supported by Australia, has launched another round of strikes against Yemen’s Ansar Allah in response to attacks on Red Sea shipping. The U.S....
Wallenius Wilhelmsen adds to 2024 wins
PCTC/ro-ro operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen has extended its run of New Year contract wins, signing two further multi-year deals. A shipping contract with one of the world’s leading...
ONE launches dual-temp CA reefer
JAPAN'S Ocean Network Express has collaborated with two compatriot companies to inaugurate the world’s first dual-temperature refrigerated container trial equipped with Controlled...
Metro prepares to load up
A KEY component of bauxite producer Metro Mining’s expansion plans has arrived in northern Australia. The offshore floating transfer barge Ikamba will help enable Metro to expand...
Work on Strategic Fleet underway
THE FEDERAL government has begun implementing recommendations of the Strategic Fleet Taskforce, which delivered its final report in November. Infrastructure and transport minister...
Napier gets it Right
NAPIER has become the first NZ port to sign up for RightShip’s innovative RightPort risk technology, which aims to enhance maritime safety and sustainability. Melbourne-founded...
TasPorts pilots relaunch industrial action
TASPORTS marine pilots are reinstating industrial action as the dispute with their employer continues. From 1200 on Wednesday (7 February) the pilots will continue with the work...
