Port of Melbourne contributes billions to national economy: report
PORT of Melbourne contributed more than $11 billion in economic activity to the Australian economy, according to its recently released ACIL Allen 2021-22 Economic Contributions...
Pilbara tug haven upgrade progresses
WESTERN Australian company TAMS Group has been awarded a contract to build a new outer wall at Port Hedland as part of the Nelson Point Tug Haven upgrade. The outer wall is part...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 48
IN the news this week: The containership Shiling lost power off the coast of New Zealand and was towed to safety, but it has yet to be towed to a port for repairs. And also,...
VertomCory acquires Monson Agencies
LOGISTICS and shipping agency group VertomCory has acquired Australian Monson Agencies from Five V Capital. VertomCory said through the purchase, it is expanding its global...
AMSA leads maritime search for missing crew
THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority is co-ordinating a multinational search effort involving several merchant ships for the crew of a Chinese fishing boat. AMSA understands...
First voyage on COSCO’s ANE service sails from Sydney
THE first voyage of COSCO’s trans-Tasman Australia New Zealand Express (ANE) was marked in a ceremony at Hutchison’s Sydney International Container Terminal at Port Botany on...
International Day for Women in Maritime marked in Newcastle
THE SECOND International Day for Women in Maritime was marked today in Newcastle with an event where women in the industry shared their stories and ways forward were discussed....
Industry talks biosecurity, budget and ports at IFCBAA conference
THE IFCBAA National Conference 2023 was a platform for vibrant discussion and some tough questions from the industry. The annual International Forwarders & Customs Brokers...
Wreck discovery a reminder of maritime dangers and reform
GOVERNMENT and the maritime community say the discovery of the Blythe Star shipwreck is a reminder of the dangers faced by Australia's maritime workers. The CSIRO on Monday (15...
Scurrah joins Australasian Rail Association board
PACIFIC National managing director and CEO Paul Scurrah has joined the Australasian Railway Association board as a general director. Mr Scurrah’s board appointment comes as the...
WOMEN IN MARITIME: Abby Williams
Abby Williams is a maritime journalist at the DCN. She was interviewed as part of its coverage of the IMO’s International Day for Women in Maritime. First of all, could you...
MIAL hosts third maritime decarbonisation summit
MAITIME Industry Australia on Tuesday hosted its third maritime decarbonisation summit. After hosting summits in Melbourne and Sydney, MIAL held this event in Perth. The summits...
WOMEN IN MARITIME: Alison Cusack
Alison Cusack is the founder and principal lawyer of Cusack & Co. DCN interviewed her as part of its coverage of the IMO’s International Day for Women in Maritime. What does the...
WOMEN IN MARITIME: Megan Arnott
Megan Arnott is a marine pilot with the Port Authority of New South Wales DCN interviewed her as part of its coverage of the IMO’s International Day for Women in Maritime. First...
WOMEN IN MARITIME: Katelyn Arnold
Katelyn Arnold is a marine cadet with Pilbara Ports Authority. DCN interviewed her as part of its coverage of the IMO’s International Day for Women in Maritime. First of all,...
