Congestion is not just for Christmas: GSF
THE wave of congestion that is sweeping through global supply chains delaying deliveries of seasonal goods and essential commodities, is not set to subside anytime soon. The...
Napier Port reports record revenue and earnings
NEW Zealand’s second largest port, Napier Port has reported record revenue and earnings for the financial year ended 30 September 2021. The resilience and diversity of its trade...
Container throughput at Freo down in September
CONTAINERISED cargo throughput at the Port of Fremantle dipped in September after a peak in August, according to the latest trade statistics from Fremantle Ports. The port handled...
Cruise ships in Australia before Christmas? Maybe
AUSTRALIA’S ban on international cruise ships might be lifted before Christmas, but, according to one industry group a firm timetable needs to be in place if cruise is to return...
Hydrogen hub hopes for Bell Bay progress
ENERGY producer Woodside has secured land for its proposed H2TAS hydrogen plant at Tasmania’s Bell Bay. The plant is to use a combination of hydropower and wind power to create...
Container throughput at Adelaide still slow through October
FULL container throughput at Port Adelaide continued to shrink in October, sinking to a new nadir last month, according to the latest available trade statistics from Flinders...
Hapag-Lloyd reports “extraordinary” financial results
GERMAN shipping line Hapag-Lloyd reported huge profits for the first nine months of this year. For the period from 1 January to 30 September, the company made a profit of US$6.7...
OPINION: The new era of DAP shipments and all its complexities
OVER the years, more and more shipments are sold on an informal delivered-at-place (DAP) basis. The importer makes contact with overseas suppliers who, in turn, offer a one-stop...
Port authority recognised for navigation into greener waters
THE Port Authority of NSW has achieved Bronze Partner status in the NSW Government’s Sustainability Advantage Program in recognition of its commitment and determination to embed...
Lyttelton Port signs up to new data sharing services
LYTTELTON Port Company is signing up to part of the PortConnect suite of data sharing services offered to New Zealand’s supply chain. From 22 November, LPC container and vessel...
ANL launches container exhibition to raise awareness around marine biodiversity
ANL has launched an exhibition in Melbourne called Life Below Water to create awareness for the protection of marine diversity throughout Oceania. The exhibition comprises eight...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 12 November 2021
THE BALTIC Dry Index showed a modest increase last week, arresting a downward trend that started at the beginning of October. On Friday (12 November) the Baltic Dry Index was 2807...
Pilbara throughput dips in October
THE great bulk ports of the Pilbara saw a slow month for cargo in October. Pilbara Ports Authority reported a total monthly cargo throughput of 61.3 million tonnes last month....
Coal protesters cause disruption on Hunter Valley freight rail network
PROTESTERS disrupted the Hunter Valley freight rail network this week, blocking tracks and disrupting services to the Port of Newcastle to get their anti-coal message across....
Port of Newcastle to release tenders for Mayfield cargo facility
PORT of Newcastle is releasing two tenders to advance its Mayfield Precinct multi-purpose cargo handling facility. The port said it was working to diversify in in preparation for...
