Shipping organisations partner to accelerate decarbonisation
THE Global Maritime Forum has signed a partnership agreement the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation to accelerate the shipping industry’s low-carbon future. The...
The week in bulk: Markets coming to life
THE Baltic Dry Index last week saw a steep incline after weeks of precipitous decline and a week in the doldrums. The BDI on Friday (11 February) was 1977, an increase of 39% on...
Liner shipping defines the six critical pathways to zero carbon shipping
THE World Shipping Council, representing global container and ro-ro shipping lines, has identified six regulatory and economic pathways, which it believes are critical for the...
Analysis supports LNG pathway as ship fuel under CII ratings
ADVOCACY group for the use of liquefied natural gas as a ship fuel, SEA-LNG, has provided analysis that shows how LNG extends compliance under the International Maritime...
Months of shipping restrictions at Devonport as salvage continues
TasPorts is restricting commercial shipping at Devonport two weeks after the cement carrier Goliath allided with two berthed tugs, sinking them. The incident caused oil spill at...
DSV reports extraordinary 2021 growth
DANISH transport and logistics giant DSV has reported extraordinary growth in its 2021 results. The company’s revenue grew 59% over the year and its operating profit saw growth of...
Shipping giant acquires landside logistics provider
SHIPPING line Maersk has acquired US-based first, middle and last-mile freight logistics provider Pilot Freight Services, adding to its growing landside transportation offerings....
ICS convenes maritime industry leaders to decarbonise shipping
THE International Chamber of Shipping has announced plans to address the challenge of decarbonisation at a summit this year. The ICS has said it would work with partners to...
NZ South Port container volumes down in 1H FY22
CONTAINER volumes through Zealand’s South Port have been adversely impacted by supply-chain disruptions, according to the company’s latest half-year results, announced to the NZX....
Maersk triples its full year earnings in record result
SHIPPING line Maersk has delivered record earnings for 2021, which was an exceptional year with focus on mitigating supply chain risks for customers while strengthening the...
Total trade volumes at Brisbane take a December hit
PORT of Brisbane saw a sizeable decrease in total trade volumes in December, driven by a decline in bulk exports. However, there was an uptick in container throughput. In December...
DP World extends capacity for coastal shipping into WA
DP World Australia is offering additional capacity to shipping lines to deliver containerised freight to Western Australia. By supporting coastal shipments, DP World intends to...
Devonport salvage operations continue
OIL-spill response and salvage operations are ongoing at the Port of Devonport after the 28 January elision between the cement carrier Goliath and two berthed tugs. TasPorts has...
Subsea joins SAL
PROFESSIONAL marine services company Subsea has joined Shipping Australia. Shipping Australia CEO Melwyn Noronha said Subsea plays a niche role in supporting regional Australia’s...
BHP increases direct shipping to Port Hedland
BHP has announced it would increase the direct shipping of containerised cargo from Singapore to Port Hedland. BHP has been trialling the direct route since 2020, prior to which...
