TT Line completes piles treatment, as TasPorts reports growth
CONTRACTORS working on TT Line’s new East Devonport terminal this week installed the 27th and final pile casing this week, said to be the most complex and technically challenging...
World Container Index – 18 September 2025
DREWRY'S World Container Index decreased a further 6% this week, finiahing the week at $1,913 per 40ft container. Source: Drewry World Container Index The Drewry World Container...
Efficiency and sustainability focus of Transicold program
CARRIER Transicold says it has launched its Reefer Enhancement and Next-life (REN) Program, a solution aimed at extending the service life and improving the energy efficiency of...
Albany and Esperance on target for cruisers
WESTERN Australia’s southern ports of Albany and Esperance are expecting more than 22,500 visitors for the coming cruise season. The Port of Albany will host 13 cruise visits over...
Has peak season peaked?
CHINA-Australia spot rates have fallen back again this week, according to the latest Shanghai Containerised Freight Index, despite forthcoming Golden Week voyage blankings. Levels...
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Gladstone Ports welcomes class action settlement
A LEGAL action against Gladstone Ports Corporation over alleged environmental impacts is to be dropped. A deed of settlement was executed last week between GPC and the plaintiffs....
The Bradfield Bulletin - 19 September 2025
YESTERDAY was my birthday (ssshh, I turned 46!). As I get older, I still can’t figure out how my brain can hold onto every lyric of Gangsta’s Paradise like it’s the ’90s, yet...
Pilbara port road upgrade completed
PILBARA Ports has completed an upgrade to one of the busiest Pilbara freight routes. The Stage 5, $11.8 million Utah Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project is a major milestone in...
Spotlight on: Freight Forwarder of the Year Award
THERE are only six days left to submit your DCN Awards nomination (and that includes the weekend!). To get you motivated, DCN is showcasing another of the awards categories—this...
PhD scholarship offered to study truck driver health
CONCERN for the long-term health and safety of Australia’s truck drivers is prompting new research exploring new and emerging health risks facing professional drivers. Monash...
FedEx introduces EVs to Oz
EXPRESS delivery business Federal Express Corporation has announced the introduction of 55 electric vehicles (EVs) to its parcel pickup and delivery fleet in Australia. The...
Shipping to gain from $1.1b fuel spend?
THE FEDERAL government announced today (17 September 2025) it is investing $1.1 billion to help unlock “the vast economic opportunities on offer from low carbon liquid fuels” for...
A lifetime in logistics: Terry Tzaneros and the story of AGS
AGS World Transport began trading way back in 1985, founded by the late Colin Holben. In 2005, Colin’s close friend Terry Tzaneros bought into the business. As AGS prepares to...
OPINION: Steering a new course in our understanding of ports
PORTS have long served as gateways for trade and maritime activity, anchoring Australia’s critical infrastructure. They handle 99% of Australia’s international trade by volume,...
Agribusiness trade highlighted in Vic China report
INCREASED support will be provided to Victorian agribusiness exporters keen to leverage the lucrative China market, the state government says. The government has just released its...
