Floating pier on epic trek
A 100-METRE floating pier is on its way to Antarctica as it nears the end of a very length tow from Portland, Oregon for the US National Science Foundation. Named NSF Discovery...
Senator to speak at transport conference
PROMINENT freight sector advocate and ALP politician Glenn Sterle is to speak at the 2026 VTA State Conference in March. Before entering parliament, Senator Sterle worked in road...
Older ships not to blame for poor livestock transport says ALEC
THE PREMISE that new ships provide a more humane way to transport livestock is a fallacy according to the Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council (ALEC). ALEC was responding to...
Hoegh training in New Zealand
AUCKLAND Transport late last week took delivery of the 23rd and final three-carriage unit in its City Rail expansion, delivered by the Höegh Autoliners PCTC Höegh Osaka. Built by...
Government urged to remain strong in EU trade negotiations
FARMERS and meat exporters have called on the federal government to remain firm in negotiating a free trade deal with the European Union. Negotiations are underway in Brussels...
Training pathways delivering local jobs at NQBP
FOR Luke Reeves, starting a plumbing apprenticeship at North Queensland Bulk Ports marks “a major new chapter”. “I’m keen to build my skills across all areas of the plumbing...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 9 February 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index dipped last week, finishing at 1923 for the week ending 6 February 2026, down from the previous week's 2148. Capesize The market endured a broadly softer...
UPDATE: All Pilbara Ports open in wake of Cyclone Mitchell
ALL PILBARA Ports are now open following the passage of Severe Tropical Cyclone Mitchell which forced widespread shutdowns across Western Australia’s Pilbara coast over the...
VICT set for another quarter-century
VICTORIA International Container Terminal has extended the lease of its Webb Dock East automated facility from the Port of Melbourne for a further 26 years, taking its occupancy...
WA Gulf mission to build agriculture exports
THE GROWING Persian Gulf trade with Western Australia, worth $955.4 million in 2024-25, led by grain and meat exports, will be the focus of a trade mission to the region this...
Tough market for old Spirit sales
TT LINE has reported “some interest” from potential buyers of existing vessels Spirit of Tasmania I and II but faces a competitive market, with other similar vessels available for...
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Maersk: Strong year but fourth quarter pain
MAERSK LINE has joined Ocean Network Express in recording a quarterly loss but that failed to undermine a solid result for 2025 for the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. Q4 While the...
Marine incidents prominent in ATSB year-in-review
MARITIME incidents such as the collision of a container ship with the sail training ship Leeuwin at Fremantle were prominent in the Australian Transport Safety Bureau’s year in...
World Container Index – 5 February 2026
DREWRY'S World Container Index decreased for the fourth consecutive week, dropping a further 7% to $1,959 per 40ft container, primarily due to a drop in rates on the Transpacific...
NTC seeks consultation on landside stevedoring charges
PUBLIC consultation has opened for proposed updates to the National Voluntary Guidelines for Landside Stevedoring Charges. This follows a meeting and a joint communique issued by...
