World Container Index – 25 September 2025
DREWRY'S World Container Index decreased 8% to $1,761 per 40ft container this week. Source: Drewry World Container Index The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) fell 8% to $1,761...
Hundreds of zero-emission trucks among Fortescue climate moves
WEST Australian mining giant, Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest’s Fortescue is continuing its fight against climate change with a move to buy 300 to 400 zero-emission, 240-tonne haul...
Remote pilotage: challenges ahead, study finds
THE FIRST report into the possibilities of remote pilotage has found considerable extra work is required to overcome scepticism and anticipate future needs. The International...
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DCN Weekly 26 Sept 2025: Talking nominations, USTR, Climate risk and more
THIS week’s DCN Weekly. In this episode, David Sexton and Lindsay Reed discuss the nominations received for the awards, and the secrecy surround the judging process. Also covered...
FedEx Australia Bundys on
FEDEX Express has broken ground on the construction of what it says is a new, state-of-the-art regional facility in Queensland’s Bundaberg. The new purpose-built facility spans...
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Woodside lining up carriers for US LNG project
WOODSIDE has no plans to own its own LNG carriers to support its US$I7.5 billion investment in its Louisiana LNG project, opting instead to investigate leasing options. Oslo-based...
Aranui’s second to sail in 2027
ARANUI Cruises, the Tahiti-based operator of combined freight-and-passenger voyages in French Polynesia, has released details of the deployment of its second ship, due in March...
First KMSB cruise vessel arrival hailed a success
THE FIRST cruise vessel to arrive at the newly opened Kimberley Marine Support Base (KMSB) facility with the Port of Broome has been acclaimed a resounding success. A spokesperson...
Opal shines with first gas milestone
BW OFFSHORE has achieved First Gas on the FPSO BW Opal working for Santos in the Barossa LNG project in the Timor Sea. The milestone was reached on 20 September, after...
Burns incident prompts safety warning
AN INCIDENT on an oil tanker where three engineering team members suffered burns highlights the importance of adhering to safety and management change procedures, the Australian...
Lunch for logistics women
WOMEN working in logistics often lack a dedicated space to connect and share experiences, so a group of West Australian women have taken to organising a ‘no agenda’ ladies’ lunch....
The Bradfield Bulletin - 26 September 2025
If you think freight rates are volatile, have you seen the price of fruit? I paid $9 for a piece of watermelon yesterday (and it wasn’t even that big!). Now, with school holidays...
Maersk joins carriers not passing USTR
MAERSK LINE has become the latest leading container carrier it will neither apply surcharges nor change service levels as the result of the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR)...
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Qantas freight expands commodities on WebCargo
QANTAS Freight says it is expanding the types of commodities freight forwarders can book online. International freight forwarders can now access Qantas Freight cargo space on...
Laundry works keep Ile d’Yeu on track
A RAPID-response dive team has performed emergency husbandry on Ile d’Yeu one of the world’s largest cable-laying vessels, during a critical stop at Outer Harbour, South...
