WCI continues sharp upward trend
THE WORLD Container Index increased 12% this past week to US$4716 per 40-foot container. The composite index, published each week by Drewry, has increased 181% compared with the...
New Melbourne-China flights to boost export capacity
ADDITIONAL flights between Melbourne and China are expected to provide an extra 3650 tonnes of air freight export capacity each year. China Eastern Airlines is increasing flights...
Grimaldi explores autonomous berthing for PCTCs
THE SECOND stage of a project to develop satellite-guided docking manoeuvres for large PCTCs is underway in Europe. The original 2022 initiative, through a partnership between...
Investigator heading for mid-life refit
THE CSIRO’s research vessel Investigator will head to Singapore next month for its scheduled five-year maintenance drydocking and the commencement of a mid-life refit. Since its...
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,...
