Report documents “troubling increase” in crew death cases
A REPORT from international marine insurer Gard has documented “a troubling increase in crew” deaths. Gard last week released its second Crew Claims Report, showing key trends and...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 27 June 2025
Capesize The Capesize market experienced a marked decline this week, with sentiment steadily weakening amid persistently low activity across both the Atlantic and Pacific basins....
DHL and MIDA extend strategic partnership
LOGISTICS giant DHL is at the centre of an effort to promote foreign investment in Malaysia. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) has just been signed between DHL’s four Malaysian...
Treasury advised against NZ rail ferries
NEW Zealand deputy PM and rail minister Winston Peters over-ruled the nation’s Treasury to specify Interisland Line’s replacement Cook Strait ferries be rail-enabled. Following an...
World Container Index - 26 June 2025
DREWRY's World Container Index decreased 9% to $2,983 per 40ft container this week. For the second consecutive week, Drewry's World Container Index fell 9% this week, following...
Silver Cloud passengers rescued from remote island
PASSENGERS from Silversea’s Silver Cloud cruise liner have been rescued from a remote northern Australian island after a fast-moving tide left them stranded. On Thursday afternoon...
Aurizon’s EBITDA crimped, Moorebank debut
AURIZON Group has notified the ASX of a downgrade in expected EBITDA for FY2025, thanks to lower coal volumes and outstanding debts. Underlying EBITDA for FY2025 is now forecast...
Zero plans for scrubber ban in Australia
MARITIME regulator the Australian Maritime Safety Authority says there are currently no plans to ban scrubbers in Australian waters. This follows a statement last week issued by...
PacBasin hits the meths
BULK carrier giant Pacific Basin Shipping has signed a methanol supply deal to support its fleet transition to dual-fuel, low emissions vessels. The MOU with The Hong Kong and...
OPINION: Customs broker rules need reform
AUSTRALIA’S licensed customs brokers are the critical frontline of our border clearance process, facilitating compliant trade while managing increasingly complex supply chain...
Tanker moved to anchorage after losing power
A HONG Kong-flagged tanker was moved to an outer anchorage near Geelong after temporarily losing power early Thursday morning. The Silver Sawsan (IMO: 9718882), a 183metre vessel...
The Bradfield Bulletin - 27 June 2025
WELCOME to the Bradfield Bulletin – your Friday hot take on industry headlines by Amanda Bradfield. There’s a lot going on in the world right now… but let’s start with something a...
First TRAnsverse tug arrives at port of Newcastle
SVITZER Barrington – Svitzer’s much-vaunted next generation of tug design has safely and successfully arrived at the Port of Newcastle. The new style TRAnsverse Tug is claimed by...
Strong buyer interest in Whyalla port and steelworks
ADMINISTRATORS of South Australia’s Port of Whyalla and the Whyalla Steelworks have begun marketing it as a bundled ‘pit to port’ operation. There had been a legal dispute over...
RMC hands over second new Bass Strait ro-pax
TT Line is now the official owner of Spirit of Tasmania V following a handover ceremony at Rauma Marine Constructions’ yard in Finland on Wednesday evening (Australian time). The...
