Guidebook helps shipping mitigate biodiversity impact
HELPING the global shipping sector reduce its impact upon biodiversity is the aim of a new guidebook released by the UK-based Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI). The Guidebook...
Spotlight on: Environmental Award
THE CALENDAR has flipped to October, meaning we can officially say the 2025 DCN Awards dinner is next month! 2025 SPONSOR As we count down to the big night, we’re shining a...
Red meat and dairy exporters set to benefit from UAE FTA
AUSTRALIA has its first free trade deal with a Middle Eastern nation with the Australia–UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (A-UAECEPA) having begun on 1 October 2025...
AMSA survey seeks to shed light on seafarer welfare
SHEDDING light on seafarer welfare is the aim of a survey organised by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). The survey is entitled Have Your Say on International...
No pilot required for 55-metre vessels in Darwin Harbour
A SHORTAGE of pilots at Darwin Harbour has forced a change in rules to allow 55-metre vessels access without a pilot. A media release from Northern Territory infrastructure...
Darwin Port releases 30-year vision
THE PORT of Darwin has released its 30-year vision for development of the northern gateway to Asia. The Master Plan, designed to work around industry demand includes the potential...
Alcoa refinery closure won’t shut port and rail
ALCOA’S port and rail facility at Kwinana will continue to run in spite of the US-based corporation’s $800 million plan to permanently close and decommission its alumina refinery....
Do new Spirits have a hull of a problem?
POTENTIAL problems with mooring and power supply in extreme weather has prompted TT Line to prepare hull-strengthening of new Bass Strait ro-paxes Spirit of Tasmania IV and V. The...
Bulker not all it’s cracked up to be
A KAMSARMAX-SIZED bulk carrier found to have a cracked hull will not be permitted to leave Australian waters until repairs are completed. The 82,514 DWT, Marshall Islands-flagged...
Illegal tyre exports prompt warning
EXPORTERS who send illegal waste overseas have been warned they face up to five years jail if caught by authorities. This follows an incident where federal agents reported...
OPINION: Annual Ports League table shows some winners and some losers
THE LATEST release of the World Bank Ports Performance table will no doubt elicit derision about the performance of Australian ports from the usual suspects, but is it all that...
Upgrade complete on MinRes haul road
MINERAL Resources has completed the upgrade to its Onslow Iron private haul road in Western Australia that has seen at least eight truck rollovers. Blame for the cause of needed...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 26 September 2025
THE BALTIC Dry Index continued its upward trajectory this week, landing at 2259 for the week ending 26 September, 2025. Last week, the BDI was 2025. Capesize The Capesize market...
Brisbane goes batty for Whyte Island rehabilitation
MICRO bat boxes and the planting of thousands of native plants are among environmental restoration measures occurring at Whyte Island, Port of Brisbane. The restoration work is...
BIOSECURITY: Keeping those bugs at bay
Whether it is cases of foot and mouth disease in livestock or brown marmorated stink bug, biosecurity measures are crucial in preserving Australia’s lucrative livestock sector...
