KiwiRail brings forward Aratere retirement
COOK Strait’s only rail/ro-pax will be withdrawn at the end of August as owner KiwiRail opts to save the cost of a planned Singapore drydocking. KiwiRail and the NZ Government on...
DP World Australia to reconfigure West Swanson Terminal truck-in gates
THE CONTAINER Transport Alliance Australia (CTAA) has revealed DP World Australia is planning to reconfigure the truck in-gates to its West Swanson Terminal (WST) in Melbourne....
Contractor sought to maintain navy frigates
THE ROYAL Australian Navy is seeking a long-term contractor to maintain its seven Anzac-class frigates. The Anzac Class Design Support Contract is under open tender and is focused...
OPINION: From inclusion to involvement; where could diversity really take us?
HOW IS DEI really going? The maritime industry has taken great strides in recognising the value of diversity. We’re seeing more diverse crews, more women in leadership, and a...
Broome floating wharf almost here
BROOME’S floating wharf is almost at its final destination. Kimberley Marine Support Base has posted on LinkedIn that the floating wharf had been shipped to Broome “with the two...
Training ship Cuauhtémoc crashes into Brooklyn Bridge
A MEXICAN sail training ship has smashed into New York’s Brooklyn Bridge yesterday (17 May local time), killing two crew members and injuring at least 19. Intense footage from...
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New fuel discharge system at Geraldton
A NEW fuel discharge system has gone live at Mid West Ports Geraldton Port in Western Australia. A Mid West Ports LinkedIn post said the Berth 5 fuel discharge system has taken...
CMA CGM pleased with ‘solid’ Q1
CMA CGM delivered robust first quarter results, despite an unstable geopolitical climate and an uncertain market environment since the start of the 2025 year. Revenue stood at USD...
Police investigate after wind turbine jams up bridge
A TRUCK carrying a wind turbine part caused major delays over the weekend after crashing into an overpass it could not clear. The crash, which occurred at 0140 last Friday (16...
Urgent dredging for Darwin ferry terminal
URGENT maintenance dredging has been scheduled for Darwin’s Cullen Bay. The dredging has been fast-tracked to maintain safe and reliable ferry services at Cullen Bay and will...
Ørsted completes Gippsland wind geo studies
DANISH energy multinational Ørsted has completed marine geophysical and geotechnical surveys, and placement of wind and ocean condition measurement devices, as part of feasibility...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 15 May 2024
THE BALTIC Dry Index has risen slightly this week, at 1305 for the week ending 15th May. Capesize The Capesize market closed the week on a firm and optimistic note. Early activity...
The Bradfield Bulletin - 16 May 2025
MOST people’s week started with the Trump–China trade war climbdown. Mine started with my eldest daughter finding a random tooth on her bedroom floor. For context, she’s well past...
Tudehope speaks in favour of Glebe Island port retention
RELOCATING commercial port operations from Glebe Island would increase housing construction costs and disrupt industry, New South Wales opposition industrial relations spokesman...
Blockbuster Q1 for HMM
SOUTH Korea’s HMM saw total revenue in Q1 2025 grow by 23% to KRW 2,855 billion (USD 2,051 billion) from KRW 2,330 billion in Q1 2024. At the same time net profit improved to 52%...
