Beers and Cola at risk as Qube drivers strike
DRIVERS for Qube Logistics in Western Australia and Victoria have planned to strike for 24 hours this week, risking major supply shortages for popular drinks ahead of the...
International ocean treaty comes into force
AN INTERNATIONAL agreement aimed at protecting and sustainably using international waters and the international seabed has come into effect. The agreement under the United Nations...
New ferry on manoeuvres
INCAT Tasmania’s pride and joy, the world’s largest battery-electric ship, began formal trials on Friday [16 January] and these continued over the weekend in Hobart’s River...
Service celebrates the life of Nigel Porteous OAM
ONE’S life should be about participating, accepting challenges and having fun. That was the outlook of the late Nigel Porteous OAM, former sea captain and mariner whose life was...
WiseTech and KIK look to boost kids’ coding skills
FREIGHT technology company WiseTech and not-for-profit organisation KIK Innovation are working together to help school kids learn coding skills. The concept involves an $8.7...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 16 January 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index continued its downward trend, finishing at 1567 for the week ending 16 January 2026. This is a six month low for the index. Capesize The market endured...
Cruise ships help WA to record visitor numbers
CRUISE ship visits to Western Australia have helped the state to record numbers of overseas visitors in the 12 months to October 2025 The state government’s efforts to attract...
Record growth for live cattle exports through Darwin Port
THE NORTHERN Territory is seeking to build its already record-breaking live cattle exports. The Territory’s live cattle export industry has delivered its strongest performance in...
Recovery works progress across QR’s regional network
QUEENSLAND Rail says it is meeting with freight operators to support load management after flooding brought about by ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji. The rail operator says it has...
Cargill looks to a greener future
GLOBAL agricultural commodities giant Cargill has taken delivery of a chartered newbuild bulk carrier operating on green methanol, which will load on its first commercial voyage...
Piracy and marine robbery up in 2025
INCIDENTS of piracy and armed robbery rose globally in 2025 but most cases were classified as low-level. According to the International Chamber of Commerce’s International...
The Bradfield Bulletin - 16th January 2026
WE CAN officially mark this week down as the week my daughter informed me that the “plant” I’ve been diligently watering for years is, in fact, fake. Apparently, she bought it for...
Risks with draft airport regulations highlighted
INDUSTRY body the Australian Logistics Council says the federal government’s draft airport regulations risk undermining productivity and supply-chain resilience. The Commonwealth...
Port Hedland changes boost December figures
PILBARA Ports says operational changes at the Port of Port Hedland have helped it to record high December figures. Pilbara Ports delivered a total monthly throughput of 71.2...
AIR CARGO: Policy keeping it fresh from paddock to plate
With the free trade agreement between Australia and the United Arab Emirates underway, Daily Cargo News takes a deep dive into what the Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic...
