Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 15 May 2026
THE BALTIC Dry Index (BDI) continued its upward trajectory, finishing at 3151 points for 15 May 2026, up from 8 May's figure of 2978. Capesize The market enjoyed a convincingly...
Half-a-billion bail-out for TT Line
TT LINE owner the Tasmanian government has come to the rescue of the beleaguered Spirit of Tasmania operator, revealing a $506 million equity injection will be included in the...
International Day for Women in Maritime: Finding a calling below deck
INTERNATIONAL Day for Women in Maritime, marked annually on 18 May, celebrates women’s contributions across the maritime sector and shines a light on the importance of improving...
WiseTech chief executive acknowledges industry friction
WISETECH Global chief executive Zubin Appoo has acknowledged there have been tough conversations with industry since the adoption of the CargoWise Value Packs in December last...
ABF to prioritise port speed and security
EFFICIENCY and port security are areas of focus for the Australian Border Force, as the agency committed to a continued partnership with industry. Deputy Commissioner Jarrod...
‘Awareness truck’ key to eliminating prostate cancer deaths
A MAJOR new national effort to eliminate deaths from prostate cancer has been launched at Parliament House in Canberra this week. Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA)...
RightShip begins machinery inspections at Pilbara Ports
MARITIME risk management entity RightShip has begun machinery inspections at Pilbara Ports, Port Hedland as part of new vetting requirements. A media release from RightShip said...
Deputy premier kicks off IFCBAA national conference in Hobart
DEPUTY premier and trade minister Guy Barnett has used his opening address to the International Forwarders and Customs Brokers Association of Australia conference in Hobart to...
TasPorts funds business partners
TASPORTS has entered the second year of its Industry Support program with grants totalling almost $100,000 towards initiatives that support Tasmanian industries. The statewide...
World Container Index – 14 May 2026
The DREWRY World Container Index surged 12% to $2,553 per 40ft container, due to higher freight rates on Transpacific and Asia–Europe trade routes. Source: Drewry World Container...
MSC in major Oceania network revision
MEDITERRANEAN Shipping Company has today confirmed market rumours circulating for over a week, announcing a major overhaul of its Oceania region services effective immediately....
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The Bradfield Bulletin - 15th May 2026
WELL, my week started off with me accidentally using Chinese Five Spice instead of cayenne pepper. It's safe to say lunch took a very unexpected turn. Geez with my eyes, reading...
Perth conference grapples with maritime staffing
AS THE maritime industry in Australia struggles for personnel, MIAL’s Blueprint for a Maritime Nation conference in Perth this week wrestled with solutions and challenges. The...
India focus with AAL Mumbai
AAL Shipping (AAL) has marked what it says is another significant milestone in its newbuilding program with the official naming ceremony of its latest Super B‑Class vessel, AAL...
Middlebank appoints Mark Hopkins as associate
SUPPLY chain and value chain management consultancy Middlebank Consulting Group, has announced the appointment of Mark Hopkins as an associate. According to Middlebank, Mr Hopkins...
