OPINION: Understanding Part X in a disrupted market
Geopolitical disruption and liner shipping have always been uneasy companions. When conflict or instability affects a major trade corridor, the commercial consequences travel fast...
PIL on the green in two
PACIFIC International Lines (PIL) is moving to enhance its green credentials with two initiatives, one with PSA International and one with ABS (American Bureau of Shipping). PIL...
Freight costs and port charges take centre stage in Hobart
THE TASMANIAN Freight & Logistics Forum, held last week in Hobart, brought together delegates from across the state’s supply chain, with cost pressures a consistent theme across...
Boluda expands in Singapore
SPAIN’S Boluda Towage, now six months into ownership of the former Smit Lamnalco Australia and PNG, has continued its expansion in the eastern hemisphere with the acquisition of...
Peter Morris OAM remembered
INDUSTRY figures have recalled the contribution of former federal transport minister Peter Morris OAM who died on Sunday at the age of 93. Born in Sydney in 1932, Peter Morris...
KiwiRail sets up Cook Strait ‘bypass’
NEW Zealand’s KiwiRail is putting in place alternative Cook Strait freight coverage during the forthcoming absence of its Interislander ro-paxes for wet- and drydockings. The...
Wärtsilä launches maritime training simulation platform
FINNISH maritime technology manufacturer Wärtsilä has launched NTPRO 7, a next‑generation bridge and ship‑handling simulator designed for maritime training. It is expected to...
Critical dredging for Australia’s biggest solar salt project underway
A CRITICAL step in Pilbara Ports final major marine construction phase for the Mardie Project is underway with dredging operations at the Port of Cape Preston West. The dredging...
AUSTRALIAN SHIPPING: Reforming the AISR
THE GULF crisis has exposed a critical weakness in Australia’s economy: a near-total reliance on foreign-flagged shipping. While this strategy has supported economic efficiency...
Marfle, FPH and Hart mark two years of partnership
MARFLE, Flinders Port Holdings and Hart Marine, recently celebrated two years of collaboration, bringing together advanced fleet performance monitoring and shipbuilding to boost...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 24 April 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index (BDI) continued its upward trajectory, closing at 2665 points for 24 April 2026, up from 17 April's figure of 2567. Capesize The market began the week with...
Monash IRT and Rio Tinto ink R&D deal for rail freight study
MONASH University’s Institute of Railway Technology (Monash IRT) and Rio Tinto have entered into a Master Supply Agreement for railway research and development services for...
Next-gen CABUs for Australian trade
NORWAY’s Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) has taken delivery of the second of three improved caustic soda/bulk carriers (CABUs) specified for the company’s Australian trade....
New Zealand Marine Pilots Association Conference 2026 – Tauranga, NZ
THE 2026 New Zealand Maritime Pilots’ Association (NZMPA) Conference in Tauranga opened in a way that immediately set it apart. Before any presentations or technical discussions...
Workforce constraints impact supply chain, ALC says
A STRONGER focus on workforce planning is required as workforce constraints impact supply chain performance, the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) says. In its submission to...
