QLD port awards $1.5m contract to enable channel widening
PORT of Townsville has awarded a $1.5-million contract for work that would enable widening of the inshore end of the port’s shipping channels. The port engaged local contractor...
Industrial action causes throughput to plummet: DP World
DP WORLD said throughput volumes at its Australian terminals have dropped by around 30 to 40% since the Maritime Union of Australia commenced protected industrial action in early...
Further industrial action at DP World terminals
FURTHER industrial action has been announced for DP World’s Australia terminals. DP World announced in a statement that the Maritime Union of Australia had given notice of work...
Australia-EU trade deal falls through
AUSTRALIAN trade minister Don Farrell has walked away from a trade deal with the European Union after negotiations failed to make progress. Mr Farrell had met with European...
New chief executive at national rail safety regulator
THE OFFICE of the National Rail Safety Regulator has appointed Natalie Pelham as its new chief executive. Dr Pelham will take on the role from Sue McCarrey who left ONRSR in...
Major construction concludes on Inland Rail section
INLAND Rail has completed major construction on the Narrabri to North Star Phase 1 section of track. Completion of this part of the route allowed the upgraded track between...
Spirit of Tasmania IV named and launched
SPIRIT of Tasmania IV was named and launched at the Rauma Marine Constructions shipyard in Finland on Friday 27 October. The ro-pax ferry is the first of two new Spirit of...
Australian charged over Ports of Auckland drug bust
FOUR men, including an Australian national, were charged after NZ authorities seized 140 kilograms of cocaine at Ports of Auckland on the weekend. The haul was found in the cavity...
Consultation opens for Bass Strait wind zone in Tassie
CONSULTATION has begun for a proposed offshore wind zone in Bass Strait off Tasmania. The federal government is working with the Tasmanian government to develop the proposal....
Tasmania-produced boats employed across the ditch
THE ROYAL New Zealand Navy has launched its fleet of Tasmanian produced Sentinel 1250 Littoral Manoeuvre Craft. The vessels were designed and manufactured by Tasmanian powerhouse...
Victoria aims for net-zero freight emissions
THE VICTORIAN government, along with industry, will co-design policies, regulations, infrastructure and technology to accelerate the development of sustainable mobility. In a...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 71
IN THE news this week, the Maritime Union of Australia announced more protected industrial action at DP World’s Australian terminals....
Port Hedland buy back scheme extended by two years
THE WA government has extended by two years a scheme to buy back residential properties in Port Hedland's West End. The voluntary scheme enables the state government to purchase...
More Aussie mangoes head to Japan
AUSTRALIA’S mango industry will gain expanded market access following the removal of varietal restrictions on Australian mango exports to Japan. Previously only five types of...
New vessel for Sea Swift
NORTHERN Australian shipping company Sea Swift officially launched its new vessel Newcastle Bay in Cairns last week on 17 October. The vessel is to provide freight support for...
