The supply chain factors behind fuel tankers' extended offshore anchorage
THE SIGHT of fuel tankers sitting offshore for extended periods can look unusual from outside the industry, particularly when the vessels may be accruing significant costs while...
New Zealand coastal service to launch in December
A NEW Zealand newcomer has announced the inauguration of a fortnightly coastal container/ bulk/ breakbulk service in December this year with two locally-crewed vessels on...
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World Container Index – 10 September 2026
THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI), remained stable fore the second consecutive week, finishing at $4,476 per 40ft container. Source: Drewry World Container Index On the...
OOCL remembers Tung Chee-hwa
OOCL released the following statement after the passing of former OOIL chairman Tung Chee-hwa. Mr. Tung Chee-hwa, former Chairman of OOIL and the first Chief Executive of the Hong...
Global shipping volumes remain strong despite rising delays
EVERY day this week felt like a Monday. Not sure if it was the same in your world, but I’m very happy to see this week over! Let’s leave the week behind and take a look at what’s...
Asian Bulk Logistics: Engage the latest part of a "grand plan"
AT THE end of July Jakarta’s PT Asian Bulk Logistics completed the acquisition of a majority shareholding in the Engage Marine Group, first foreshadowed by Daily Cargo News on 27...
Australia on map for Svitzer newbuilds
DENMARK’s Svitzer has signed with Hong Kong builder Cheoy Lee Shipyards for a further six 29-metre TRAnsverse tugs, just as the first of eight TRA2900s already under construction...
Vale CH Tung: “saviour of OOCL”
TUNG Chee-Hwa, from 1982 chairman and CEO of the Tung group and first Chief Executive of Hong Kong (1997-2005), died on 8 September at age 89 after a long illness. The elder son...
Birdon to supply next generation vessels for Australian Army
PORT Macquarie shipbuilder, Birdon is supplying three next-generation Bridge Erection Boats (BEBs) to the Australian Army, building on a program developed for the army more than...
$137m electric truck charging network for WA freight corridor
A HEAVY vehicle electric charging hub from Perth to Bunbury in Western Australia’s south-west is being heralded as one of the most significant steps toward electrifying WA’s heavy...
Set sail on a new career path with North Queensland Bulk Ports
For experienced mariners, a career at sea can open the door to many different pathways — and for three North Queensland Bulk Ports (NQBP) marine pilots, the journey eventually led...
MARINE PILOTAGE: A multi-layered system
Themes such as training, regulation and climate are among the important influences upon marine pilotage, a sector crucial in ensuring the smooth movement of Australian freight. “A...
Vopak cleared for Port Botany expansion
VOPAK Terminals Sydney has received approval from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for the acquisition of leasehold land for the expansion of its Botany...
TT Line in debt for decades
TASMANIA’s government-backed lender TASCORP does not expect Bass Strait ferry operator TT Line’s debt to be cleared until 2052. Appearing before the Parliamentary Public Accounts...
Spirit swap details unveiled
THE TRANSITION from the old Spirits of Tasmania to the new Bass Strait ro-paxes will involve a week of no paid passenger travel as crews and hotel staff familiarise themselves...
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