Could LNG be next in Beijing’s line of fire?
APAC vice chair of research firm Wood Mackenzie, Gavin Thompson, says a recent announcement indicates Beijing’s increasing willingness to target trade in its dispute with...
Watch new quay crane assembly at Patrick’s Sydney terminal
A NEW Liebherr Group ship-to-shore crane has now been moved to the Patrick Terminals – Sydney AutoStrad quay line after three months of assembly. The below video condenses three...
NSW Health vaccinates tanker crew at Botany
NSW HEALTH provided first vaccinations at Port Botany for 16 crew members of the Singapore-flagged tanker Epic St Agnes. A spokesperson for NSW Health told DCN the seafarers were...
Ports Australia signs Neptune Declaration
PORTS Australia has singed the Neptune Declaration. It has joined more than 800 organisations worldwide working to alleviate problems for seafarers caused by the COVID-19...
New project to assess potential of zero carbon fuels
INDUSTRY partners have joined forces to assess the technical, financial and environmental potential of converting existing vessels to zero carbon fuels and technology as part of...
Inadequate standards contributed to Iron Chieftain fire: ATSB
THE FIRE that raged on the Iron Chieftain for five days at Port Kembla in June 2018 brought to light inadequate standards for self-unloading bulk carriers, according to a report...
New course for lifting equipment engineers
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has created a new course to educate end users about risks and responsibilities of lifting operations. The course is aimed at...
Maersk expands logistics infrastructure in SE Asia
A.P. Moller-Maersk is expanding its contract logistics and distribution capabilities in Vietnam with three new facilities coming into operation in Song Than and Bac Ninh. The...
Hapag-Lloyd reports a ripper first quarter
HAPAG-LLOYD reported its first-quarter profits for this year were about US$1.9 billion (EBITDA). The company’s revenues increased in the first quarter of 2021 by around 33%, to...
Marine insurance broker retires after 40 years
MARK Lonergan is hanging up his cargo and logistics insurance broking boots and retiring after 40 years in the business. Specialist marine insurance broking and risk consulting...
DCN Magazine May edition: Feature Focus - Breakbulk and Project Cargo
The May edition of the DCN magazine is now available to read online! In this edition our main features are: Breakbulk and project cargo; Tugs and towage; Harbour masters; and...
World’s largest civilian hospital ship passes sea trials
MERCY Ships announced that the Global Mercy has now completed deepwater sea trials, one of the final milestones in the countdown towards the hospital ship’s delivery, equipping,...
CMA CGM Air Cargo expanding to three more destinations
TWO months after launching its first air-freight services, CMA CGM Air Cargo has expanded to service three new destinations: Beirut, Dubai and Istanbul. These new destinations are...
MUA gives notice of more Patrick protected industrial action
THE Maritime Union of Australia issued Patrick Terminals a notice of protected industrial action for its Port Botany terminal. This notice comes on the heels of two other PIA...
Ivanhoé Cambridge and LOGOS break ground at Broadmeadows
SPECIALIST logistics property developer LOGOS has officially commenced construction of its $230m Broadmeadows Logistics Estate in Melbourne, with Hume City Mayor, Joseph Haweil...
