Baltic Exchange Market Report
THE BALTIC Dry Index ended last week on an increase. Friday’s BDI was 1324, up from the previous Monday’s 1177. A week on the up: the Baltic Dry Index for the week ending 25...
Gard and decarbonisation centre partner to de-risk uptake of technology
THE GLOBAL Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation and insurer Gard have signed an impact partnership agreement, committing to a five-year collaboration to accelerate decarbonisation...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 25
In the news, a direct shipping service between Tasmania and New Zealand commenced last week. The launch was marked as a ship received the first load of cargo in Port of Devonport....
Inland Rail section opens for freight
EIGHTY-THREE kilometres of upgraded Inland Rail track is now open. The Australian Rail Track Corporation confirmed today (25 November) it has completed work on a section of track...
World Container Index drops again
DREWRY’S composite World Container Index has decreased by 7% to US$2404.46 per 40-foot container. This is the 39th consecutive weekly decrease, this week’s figures marking a 74%...
Firefighting helicopter arrives, takes off from Port Botany
A CH-47D Chinook helicopter that will join New South Wales’ firefighting arsenal for the upcoming bushfire season arrived at Port Botany’s Patrick Terminals this week. The Coulson...
Drug bust at Sydney freight depot, logistics employee arrested
AUTHORITIES have seized about 60 kilograms of cocaine from a Sydney freight depot and have arrested a logistics worker for allegedly monitoring drug imports. The man was one of...
Inmarsat to launch maritime safety terminal
INMARSAT has unveiled plans for a next-generation maritime safety terminal. The satellite communications company intends to connect the new terminal to Inmarsat’s ELERA L-band...
K+N takes delivery of first 747 freighter in Atlas Air deal
KUEHNE+Nagel has put into operation its first Boeing 747-8 freighter as part of the long-term charter agreement with Atlas Air. Kuehne+Nagel is expanding its air freight network...
Shipwreck artefacts returned to Western Australian Museum
SEVERAL artefacts believed to be from the ship Vergulde Draeck, wrecked off the coast of Western Australia in 1656, have been returned to the Western Australian Museum. Vergulde...
Net Zero Unit to drive down transport emissions
THE GOVERNMENT has established a Net Zero Unit in the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts. The new unit aims to identify how...
Gladstone Ports Corporation celebrates trainees and apprentices
GLADSTONE Ports Corporation celebrated the work of its trainees and apprentices with an awards ceremony this week. GPC held its annual Apprentices and Trainee Awards ceremony on...
Tassie government to launch Bass Island Line inquiry
THE TASMANIAN government is commissioning an inquiry into Bass Island Line’s pricing policies. Tasmanian treasurer Michael Ferguson said the shipping line’s freight volumes have...
Alternative fuels need more pilots projects, maritime tech forum says
THE SHIPPING industry needs more training and pilot projects to better understand the economic feasibility of bio-methanol and green ammonia, a report has found. An assessment...
Life at Sea 2022 crew photography winners recognised
WINNERS of the ITF Seafarers’ Trust photo competition will receive their awards this week at a crewing conference in Manila. Seafarers participating in the Life at Sea 2022...
