Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 18 July 2025
The Baltic Dry Index has risen this week, landing at 2,052 for the week ending July 18th, 2025. Last week (ending 11th) the BDI was 1663. Capesize The Capesize market experienced...
The DCN weekly wrap podcast
The DCN Weekly Podcast is back! A regular round up of what's been making news this week, this podcast is a quick, on-the-go catch up to get you across the main headlines. We'll be...
World Container Index – 17 July 2025
Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 2.6% to $2,602 per 40ft container this week. Source: Drewry World Container Index Drewry's World Container Index (WCI) fell 2.6% this...
Barges bringing machinery to PNG’s Kimbe Port
A PAIR of barges is bringing essential equipment for the Kimbe Port Rehabilitation Project in Papua New Guinea from Townsville in North Queensland. The two barges are from Pacific...
Record iron and copper results for BHP
BHP HAS unveiled a string of records in its operational review for the year ended 30 June. BHP CEO, Mike Henry said the company had delivered record iron ore and copper...
Paspaley breathes new life into troubled yacht
A RUN-DOWN, trouble-struck, New Zealand-built yacht has been given a spectacular new life as a 30-guest luxury cruise vessel. The 53.5 metre Paspaley Pearl will take off from...
MUA votes for action at CBH Kwinana Grain Terminal
DELAYS in EBA negotiations with the CBH Kwinana Grain Terminal have prompted the Maritime Union of Australia – WA branch, to vote in favour of taking protected action. A Facebook...
Emirates SkyCargo launches new courier arm
EMIRATES SkyCargo has launched a new courier service, Emirates Courier Express, into Australia, having freshly inked a partnership deal with an Australian logistics & transport...
The Bradfield Bulletin - 17 July 2025
THEY say dress for the job you want… but they never said anything about what’s under the blazer. These days, my version of “smart casual” is a business jacket over pajamas, the...
Incat celebrates Hales Trophy anniversary
TASMANIAN shipbuilder Incat is reflecting on the 35th anniversary of wave-piercer Hoverspeed Great Britain taking the Hales Trophy, the legendary Blue Riband for the fastest...
Port of Melbourne taps global port thinking in Osaka
AT THE 10th Port Authorities Roundtable in Osaka last week representatives explored “Navigating the VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity) landscape together:...
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Export growth key for Australian avocado growers
EXPORT growth across Australia’s key avocado markets of China, Singapore and Malaysia will be critical in ensuring a fair price for growers, a report from Rabobank says. The...
Southern Ports grants on offer
SOUTHERN Ports in Western Australia has supported more than 120 community groups over the past 12 months in its community investment program. And it’s offering its next round of...
Wind energy delegation tours Port of Hastings
PORT of Hastings on Victoria’s Western Port Bay has this week hosted a tour of the proposed site of the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal. The tour was for delegates from the...
OPINION: Shipping lines and logistics operators are expanding their business models
THE AUSTRALIAN Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) recently concluded that DP World Australia’s takeover of Silk Contract Logistics will not result in a substantial lessening...
