Torres Strait, Northern Peninsula set for $80m marine overhaul
THE FEDERAL government has announced an $80-million overhaul of marine infrastructure in the Torres Strait and Queensland’s Northern Peninsula. The Australian and Queensland...
New Stella Maris bus to boost crew transport in Mackay
STELLA Maris Mackay has welcomed a new bus into its fleet with support from North Queensland Bulk Ports. The Mackay branch of the charity has completed more than 2000 crew...
Congestion prompts Wallenius Wilhelmsen to modify Oceania service
WALLENIUS Wilhelmsen, the ro-ro specialist carrier, has temporarily modified its Oceania service to stabilise and continue to maintain schedule integrity in the global network”,...
NSW Ports presents plans for Kembla at parliamentary expo
NSW Ports has presented its plans for Port Kembla’s renewable energy precinct at an event at Parliament House, Canberra. The business attended a clean energy expo on Monday (20...
Major solar system installed at Fremantle Ports
A MAJOR solar array has been installed on the roof of Fremantle Ports’ passenger terminal to power Victoria Quay and port offices. The Western Australian government said the solar...
New Geraldton facility to be home to local ship builder
THE WESTERN Australian government opened a new boatbuilding facility in Geraldton on Friday (17 March). It is to become home to local ship builder Dongara Marine. The official...
Maersk pulls NZ coastal service
MAERSK intends to phase out its Coastal Connect service in New Zealand, after less than a year of operation. In an advisory issued on Friday (17 March) Maersk said it had reviewed...
Satellite comms company expands coverage with WA sites
INMARSAT’S I-6 F1 satellite has connected to new ground stations in Perth and Merredin, Western Australia, which the company says will upgrade its communications availability in...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 39
THIS week, the Victorian government named Port of Hastings as the location of the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal, detailed in a statement on offshore wind energy...
BIMCO targets eBLs in bulk
THE BALTIC and International Maritime Council has launched a commitment by bulk shippers to increase the use of electronic bills of lading. The “25 by 25 pledge” commits some of...
Baltic Exchange weekly market report
THE BALTIC Dry Index ended the week on 1535, up 8% from 1424 posted on the previous Friday. The BDI this week saw a turnaround from its sharp incline over the past month. Baltic...
Major maintenance shutdown on NSW rail line
THE AUSTRALIAN Rail Track Corporation has announced a “major maintenance shutdown” on the New South Wales North Coast network this month, stopping freight services. The ARTC said...
Freight subsidies for QLD producers
THE QUEENSLAND and federal governments are offering primary producers in flood-affected areas a $5000 subsidy to move stock, feed, machinery and other necessities. The Australian...
NT hydrogen export project progresses
ASX-listed energy company Provaris is anticipating the completion of several Tiwi H2 milestones in the coming months. The vision behind the Tiwi H2 project is to export green...
New RTGs to roam DPWA’s Sydney terminal
DP WORLD Australia this week welcomed five new Kalmar rubber tyred gantries at its Port Botany terminal. The company said the equipment – an investment of $35 million – would...
