Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure reports increase in revenue, decrease in volume
THE DALRYMPLE Bay Terminal exported 53.3 million tonnes of coal over 2022 (down 1.8% from 2021), according to its results announcement, released on Monday (27 February)....
IFCBAA urges Canberra to implement PC reforms
THE INTERNATIONAL Forwarders and Customs Brokers Association of Australia is urging the federal government to urgently implement reforms outlined by the Productivity Commission in...
100 cruise calls at BICT
THE BRISBANE International Cruise Terminal welcomed its 100th cruise vessel on 26 February, nine months after opening for business. Since the terminal’s official opening on 2 June...
ANL unveils first reconciliation action plan
ANL has launched its first reconciliation action plan, outlining its vision to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Reconciliation action plans (RAP) are...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 36
THE PRIME Minister visited Port Hedland this week to announce a $565-million investment for port upgrades in the Pilbara....
Austal posts revenue growth and earnings loss
AUSTAL has posted revenue growth for the first half of the 2023 financial year, but a “disappointing” earnings loss. The Australian shipbuilder’s revenue increased by 7% in the...
NSW government approves Inland Rail projects
TWO Inland Rail projects approved by the New South Wales government have now been referred to the federal government. The Australian Rail Track Corporation said the NSW government...
Baltic Exchange weekly market report
THE BALTIC Dry Index last week posted a turnaround from its months-long freefall. The index inched upward throughout last week to hit 883 on Friday. This was 64% above the end of...
AMSA to host Pacific maritime community events in Cairns
THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority is gearing up to host the ninth Pacific Search and Rescue workshop and third Pacific Women in Maritime Association conference. AMSA...
Partnership renewed for GMDSS communications in Australia
MARITIME safety systems provider Kordia announced it would continue delivering the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System radio services in Australia for the Australian...
K&S reports big increase in 1H profits, warns of clouds on the horizon
ASX-listed logistics firm K&S Corporation announced its underlying profits before tax for the first half of the 2023 financial increased 105.5% (over 1H FY22) to $24.1 million. In...
Silk Logistics’ revenue increases 39%
SILK Logistics’ revenue increased 39% in the first half of the 2023 financial year to $253.6 million. The company said the growth over the first half of the 2022 financial year...
Qube revenue climbs 23%
QUBE has reported strong growth for the first half of the 2023 financial year, but earnings dropped in its Ports & Bulk division. The logistics giant posted an underlying revenue...
WA government launches freight subsidy for flood-affected businesses
THE WESTERN Australian government has introduced a freight subsidy scheme for businesses impacted by recent floods in the Kimberley region. Floods in December and January damaged...
ACCC loses appeal in NSW Ports competition case (updated)
THE FULL Bench of the Federal Court today (23 February) dismissed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s appeal in a case over the legality of port sale deals...
