Bouncing rates reflect Asian delays
ONCE again it’s the South East Asia trade that’s drawing attention this week with another flip-flop in rates. According to Xeneta the mean rate from South East Asian main ports to...
Reliability sinks as strikes and congestion hit global ports
YOU know it’s been an interesting week in shipping when the headlines are making me more nervous than an email from the kids’ school about chickenpox cases. In a market where not...
ALC sets six supply chain priorities for Victorian election
THE AUSTRALIAN Logistics Council (ALC) is asking every party contesting the Victorian election to commit to six practical priorities that would strengthen the state's supply...
OPINION: The safety paradox of decarbonisation - new fuels, new risks
AS SHIPPING accelerates its transition towards lower and zero greenhouse gas fuels, the industry is entering one of the most significant periods of operational change in its...
Survey shows strong cruise visitor sentiment in Newcastle
CRUISE passenger sentiment in Newcastle remained strong through the 2025-26 season, with new survey data pointing to high satisfaction levels and a strong likelihood of return...
Weaker demand to impact ag exports
REDUCED household incomes across the world relarted to the costs of the Middle East impact are expected to impact Australian agricultural export values and reduce export volumes...
Alma Doepel to ‘set sail’ for Hobart
PLANS are afoot for the next major sailing of the schooner Alma Doepel, the vessel set to brave the waters of Bass Strait early next year and sail south to the Hobart Wooden Boat...
MSC splits loop in new Oceania revision
MEDITERRANEAN Shipping Company is putting more emphasis on trans-Tasman connections by establishing a Northern Loop to complement the May-introduced Southern Loop. The latest...
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Evergreen expands eBL capabilities through Bolero’s Galileo platform
EVERGREEN Line has expanded its long‑running electronic Bills of Lading (eBL) partnership with Bolero, making Evergreen eBLs available through Bolero’s Galileo platform and...
Workers go on strike at Quantem Coode Island Bulk Liquids facility
AN INDUSTRIAL dispute at Quantem Coode Island facility, Melbourne, has escalated, with workers going on strike and reports the company has laid off its workforce. Coode Island is...
SPOTLIGHT ON: Seafarers Welfare Award
THE SEAFARERS Welfare Award is a much-anticipated honour, reflecting those who contribute to the betterment of mariners who work in sometimes difficult conditions. 2026 Sponsor...
Pacific Maritime Pilots Conference & Workshop Nuku’alofa, Tonga
FUNDAMENTAL elements of professional pilotage were focal points for the third Pacific Maritime Pilots Conference & Workshop, held in Nuku’alofa, Tonga between 3 and 6 August....
Myrmell takes Scenic tour
JUST six months after joining Saudi Arabia’s AROYA Cruises, former Carnival Australia president and Journeys Beyond chief operating officer Sture Myrmell has been appointed COO at...
OPINION: Global piracy figures are cause for concern
THE LATEST global piracy figures should concern Australia and Papua New Guinea not simply because they represent a threat to international shipping, but because behind every...
Brisbane ferry fuss continues
MARITIME unions and Brisbane’s RiverCity Ferries have again failed to reach agreement on a new enterprise agreement, meaning, if there no settlement in the interim, no services...
