OPINION: The power of networking for social change
IN THE ever-evolving landscape of business and professional development, the value of networking with cross industry peers and professionals cannot be overstated. Networking goes...
Workplace death at Qube SA forestry operation
AN EMPLOYEE of Qube has died after an incident at the company’s forestry-harvesting operation in the Fleurieu Peninsula on Monday (18 September), according to an ASX announcement...
Incat Crowther to deliver new vessels for ports group
INCAT Crowther has been tasked with delivering two new ro-pax catamarans for Abu Dhabi Ports Group. The Australia-headquartered shipbuilder was commissioned alongside Penguin...
Höegh takes measures to reduce fire risk
HÖEGH Autoliners announced that it is taking measures to reduce the risk of fire onboard its vessels. “Together with a clear decarbonisation target, safety is our top priority...
West Gate Tunnel machinery shipped back to Europe
A TUNNEL boring machine working on the West Gate Tunnel project in Victoria is on its final journey as major parts are shipped back to the machine’s manufacturer in Germany. The...
COP28 freight forwarding and logistics partner announced
COP28 has appointed Kuehne+Nagel as the official logistics partner at the global 2023 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai. From November 30 until December 12, the event is...
Heavy vehicle detour restrictions announced for Melb West Gate Tunnel project
MELBOURNE’S West Gate Tunnel Project has announced the heavy vehicle detour requirements, which Container Transport Alliance Australia calls a “significant win” for the container...
TasPorts community grants go to 15 recipients
THE TASPORTS Community Grant Program has invested nearly $200,000 into projects around the state, and it has just announced this year’s 15 recipients in its fifth funding round....
Tasmania and Bremen partner on hydrogen development
THE TASMANIAN government has signed a joint declaration of intent with Bremen, Germany to collaborate on green hydrogen development. The declaration of intent covers research,...
Aussie avos have landed in Thailand
HASS avocados from Western Australian have begun landing on dinner tables in Thailand, following the first delivery this week. Two shipments – nearly 6 tonnes of avocados – have...
Container index continues to decrease
THE DREWRY World Container Index decreased by 7.1% this past week to US$1561.30 per 40-foot container. The composite index has dropped by 68.4% when compared with the same week...
Long ship berths at Botany
CMA CGM Pelleas (IMO 9365788) became the longest ship to berth at Port Botany, at 350 metres LOA, when it arrived at the DP World terminal on Thursday (14 September). The...
First methanol-enabled containership named Laura Maersk
MAERSK’S first methanol-enabled containership was named Laura Maersk in a ceremony on Thursday (14 September) at the Port of Copenhagen. The vessel was officially named by the...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 65
THE VEHICLE carrier Kariyushi Leader lost steering in Bass Strait this past week, and difficult weather conditions hampered emergency towage operations....
Baltic Exchange weekly report
THE BALTIC Dry Index climbed steadily throughout last week. The index, which measures prices paid for transporting dry bulk, started the week at 1209, and ended the week at 1381...
