Tasmania celebrates record container volumes
A RECORD 607,205 TEU transited Tasmanian ports in 2021-22, an increase of more than 2% since 2020-21. Infrastructure and transport minister Michael Ferguson shared the latest...
MP says Newcastle container terminal would bring thousands of jobs to region
INDEPENDENT member for Lake Macquarie Greg Piper said if a container terminal is established at the Port of Newcastle, he sees “thousands” of jobs being created in the area around...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 26
THE Queensland government launched a $21 million grants program this week. The Backing Queensland Maritime Jobs Program is intended to stimulate investment in the state's maritime...
Baltic Exchange weekly market report
TEXT THE BALTIC Dry Index rounded off last week at 1324, slightly up on the previous two weeks, but down from a high on Wednesday of 1355. The Baltic Dry Index for the week ending...
October increase in Brisbane throughput
PORT of Brisbane saw a significant increase in container volumes crossing the wharves over October, according to the latest trade statistics from the port. Brisbane handled a...
GeelongPort switches to 100% renewable energy
GEELONGPORT is now powered by 100% renewable energy. On 1 December the port switched to renewable energy under a partnership with Barwon Water and Baron Health through the Barwon...
The return of cruise in Townsville
TOWNSVILLE welcomed the first major cruise vessel in more than two years when Viking Orion berthed at Port of Townsville on Friday (2 December). The vessel carried 930 passengers...
Port of Brisbane's economic contribution set to rise
PORT of Brisbane and its supply chain contributed around $7.8 billion to the Queensland economy in the 2022 financial year, new research has found. Port of Brisbane commissioned a...
India trade deal to come into effect 29 December
THE INDIAN government has this week completed its domestic requirements to enable the implementation of the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA). The...
Air cargo capacity and demand down ahead of peak-season boost
THE INTERNATIONAL Air Transport Association has reported its first year-on-year air cargo capacity contraction since April 2022. IATA’s data for October 2022 indicates capacity...
40 years of UNCLOS marked at IMO headquarters
THE LINKAGES between the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and IMO were explored during an event held on 28 November at IMO Headquarters to mark 40 years...
Freight rates continue decline
LONG-term ocean freight rates suffered a steep month-on-month decline in November as subdued spot prices, weak demand, and ongoing economic uncertainty caught up with contracted...
Dual fuel generator engine obtains approval in principle
SHIP classification society ClassNK has issued an approval in principle for a dual-fuel generator engine designed to use hydrogen gas as fuel. The AiP also covers related...
Changes to Southeast Asia shipping service
SWIRE Shipping is planning to upgrade its Southeast Asia (SEA) shipping service this month. The upgraded SEA service is scheduled to commence in mid-December with containership...
Ports Aus updates port asset assessment tool
PORTS Australia has launched an updated version of the Wharf Structures Condition Assessment Manual. Members of Ports Australia worked with engineering company Royal HaskoningDHV...
