Pandemic exposes efficiency gap between container ports
CONGESTION continues to plague global container ports with little sign of abating. Delays continue to negatively impact global supply chains, causing frustration for shippers and...
ITF welcomes banning of bulker
THE International Transport Workers’ Federation Australia has welcomed the Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s six-month ban on the bulk carrier MV Western Callao for...
In conversation: Mission to Seafarers Newcastle models seafarer vaccination strategies
FOLLOWING the vaccination of the Peruvian crew of a bulk carrier, Mission to Seafarers Newcastle is reviewing the outcomes of the vaccination process to set an example for similar...
COVID-positive seafarer in QLD to be airlifted to hospital
MARITIME Safety Queensland and Queensland Health are arranging a hospital transfer for a sick crewmember from the bulk carrier Imabari Queen. The seafarer is one of five on the...
Extended supply chain woes to pump carrier profits
RESEARCH firm Drewry has reported, in its latest Container Forecaster report, that the current supply chain turmoil will last longer than anticipated, forcing big upgrades to...
MUA tug crew at Svitzer’s Brisbane operations to down tools
THE Maritime Union of Australia has given notification of a 12-hour work stoppage Svitzer tugs in Brisbane starting at 1800 on Sunday 10 October through 0600 the following...
New port welfare committees driven by changing dynamics of seafarer care
GROWING numbers of port welfare committees in Western Australia could provide a model for further expansion throughout Australia. Human Rights at Sea advisory board member Paul...
Fremantle dispute prevents delivery of critical machinery to agricultural and mining sectors
FRUSTRATIONS are escalating as ongoing industrial action in Fremantle Port has forced the diversion of three ro-ro vessels delivering critical agricultural and mining resources to...
Five crew on bulker at Skardon River test positive for COVID-19
FIVE crewmembers of the bulker Imabari Queen have tested positive to COVID-19, Maritime Safety Queensland has confirmed to the DCN. Maritime Safety Queensland acting general...
Repeat order of Kalmar stacking cranes for VICT
CARGO handling specialist Kalmar will supply the Victoria International Container Terminal with automatic stacking cranes (ASCs) for its terminal expansion. Kalmar solutions...
Export class green hydrogen and ammonia development at Gladstone
HYDROGEN Utility (H2U) along with industry leaders and key stakeholders including Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC), will discuss the future of hydrogen at the Gladstone...
Royal Wolf consolidates container sales position
CONTAINERISED solutions provider Royal Wolf has acquired the container rental, sales and modification division of Price & Speed Containers Pty Ltd. Founded in 1990, Price & Speed...
Highlights of the Port of Brisbane’s sustainability report
THE Port of Brisbane (PBPL) has released it’s 2020/21 Sustainability Report, outlining its progress on actions and initiatives during the year. Interim CEO and CFO, Neil Stephens,...
DCN Magazine October edition: Feature Focus – Bulk ports and trades
The October edition of the DCN magazine is now available to read online! In this edition our main features are: Bulk ports and trades; Maritime engineering and salvage; Supply...
MUA lifts industrial action at Melbourne
THE MARITIME Union of Australia has lifted its industrial action at Patrick’s Port of Melbourne terminal after COVID cases put almost one-third of the workforce into 14-day...
