South Australian exports hit record levels
SOUTH Australian exports grew 12% in the 12 months through November last year, reaching a value of $17.9 billion, according to the latest data available from the state. China is...
Disruption deepens at DP World as dispute with MUA ratchets up (updated)
DISRUPTION at DP World’s Australian container terminals has increased on Friday (12 January) as the company commenced its policy of not tolerating partial work bans in its ongoing...
US and UK launch strikes against Houthis after "largest attack to date"
THE UNITED States and United Kingdom launched strikes against Houthi military targets on Friday in response to continued attacks against shipping in the Red Sea. Australia was one...
Maritime bureau flags "concerning rise" in piracy
THE ICC International Maritime Bureau has reported an increase in maritime piracy in 2023, and the first successful Somali-based hijacking in years. The IMB annual report recorded...
MSC cargo aircraft enters operation
ATLAS Air has taken delivery of a freighter aircraft, which it will operate on behalf of MSC. The Boeing 777-200 freighter entered operation on 11 January and would complement MSC...
Baltic Exchange weekly report
THE BALTIC Dry Index fell over the past week to 1460 on Friday 12 January – a decrease of 30% on the previous Friday’s index. This past Friday marked the lowest point for the...
World Container Index skyrockets
THE DREWRY World Container Index increased by 15% this past week to $3072 per 40-foot container. The composite index has increased by 44% when compared with the same week last...
Maersk to bypass Panama Canal with “land bridge”
MAERSK is deploying a “land bridge” in Panama to mitigate issues with the drought-affected canal. Based on current and projected water levels in Gatun Lake, the Panama Canal...
Melbourne container trade dips in November
PORT of Melbourne reported a decrease in container volumes in November 2023 compared with the same month in 2022. The port handled a total of 243,213 TEU in November, which was an...
Outback freight road upgrade in progress
WORKS have begun on a flood-prone section of the Oodnadatta Track in South Australia’s far northwest. The works are to improve access after rain and help motorists, including...
MPA to trial electric harbour craft charging concepts
THE MARITIME and Port Authority of Singapore has chosen three pilot schemes for charging electric harbour craft at the port. MPA selected the Pyxis Energy, Pyxis Maritime and SP...
UN Security Council demands Houthis end Red Sea attacks
THE UN Security Council has passed a resolution demanding Yemen’s Houthis immediately stop attacking ships in the Red Sea. The draft resolution also demanded the group release the...
Airlines relaunch services bringing cargo capacity to WA
TWO overseas airlines are recommencing services to Western Australia this year. South African Airways is planning to relaunch non-stop flights between Johannesburg and Perth in...
Cyclone-damaged freight route reopening in QLD
A SECTION of an important road freight route in Far North Queensland is reopening after ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper tore through the region in December. The Captain Cook Highway...
Wallenius Wilhelmsen diverts from Red Sea
WALLENIUS Wilhelmsen has joined the growing list of shipping firms diverting vessels from the Red Sea. On 9 January the ro-ro carrier announced its ships would instead sail around...
