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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...
Australian agency charters cruise ship for two years
MY CRUISES, a specialist agency that’s part of the Flight Centre Travel Group, has taken on charter a small cruise ship for back-to-back round-the-world voyages expected to last a...
Biosecurity Entry Point opens new doors for KMSB
THE KIMBERLEY Marine Support Base (KMSB) has been granted a Biosecurity Entry Point, opening it to any internationally flagged vessel for direct access to the port. KMSB managing...
Singapore expands LNG bunkering
SINGAPORE’s Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has opened applications for additional licences to supply liquefied natural gas as a marine fuel in the port. The move comes...
Torres Strait Islands 1936 maritime strike remembered
CELEBRATIONS have been held on Thursday Island to mark 90 years since the 1936 Torres Strait Islands Maritime Strike. The strike was focused on the pearl-shell industry, a sector...
SA announces funds for export diversification
THE GOVERNMENT of South Australia has announced a $1 million Export Diversification Program aimed at supporting exporting businesses overcome market challenges. To be delivered...
Toll Group launches enhanced iCON platform
SMARTER, faster and more sustainable freight management solutions are the stated benefits of digital platform iCON, launched this week by logistics giant Toll Group. The name iCON...
Höegh Autoliners joins World Shipping Council
THE WORLD Shipping Council (WSC) has announced vehicle carrier Höegh Autoliners has joined as a member. “We are pleased to welcome Höegh Autoliners to the World Shipping Council,”...
Blankings pick up as Lunar New Year approaches
CARRIERS in the China-Australia trade have announced several blanked voyages for coming weeks, despite earlier expectations of a steady cargo flow up to and beyond the Lunar New...
Picton ferry terminal redevelopment underway
IN WHAT Port Marlborough describes as a decisive transition from planning to delivery, work has begun on transforming Picton’s ferry terminal for use by new KiwiRail/Interislander...
