Aurizon invests millions in port rail terminal
RAIL freight operator Aurizon has invested $5 million in the development of a multi-modal rail terminal at Port of Townsville. Aurizon’s port investment program involves investing...
Government subsidises monthly barge service to Norfolk Island
ON 1 November Neptune Pacific Direct Line will commence the first of four planned sailings of a barge service between Brisbane and Norfolk Island. The service offers sailings on a...
AMSA leads Indian Ocean search and rescue exercise
AN INTERNATIONAL exercise led by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority has helped prepare maritime nations bordering the Indian Ocean for search and rescue operations....
Cargo ship fire the tenth in 14 years for one company
A FIRE on board a general cargo vessel at Port Hedland last year was the tenth fire in 14 years to have broken out on a ship managed by one company, an investigation has found....
New CEO announced for Victorian port
PORT of Portland has announced Greg Burgoyne has stepped into the role of chief executive officer at the southern Victorian port. Greg Burgoyne, new Port of Portland CEO. Image:...
ALC summit looks at future freight tech needs
SUPPLY chain leaders gathered last week to discuss the many lessons learned in freight and logistics over the past two years, and how to leverage technology to optimise...
Moorebank to be fitted with Australia's largest rooftop solar system
LOGISTICS property specialist Logos has announced Moorebank Logistics Park in south-western Sydney will be equipped Australia’s largest rooftop solar installation. MLP is the...
Freight in focus at Roads Australia lunch
FREIGHT and logistics came into focus at the Roads Australia industry lunch in Sydney on Tuesday this week. Eighty-five representatives from a variety of organisations and...
GPC scholarship awarded to local student
GLADSTONE Ports Corporation has awarded its Talent Today, Talent Tomorrow University Scholarship to Kai Mitchell, who hopes to become an instrumentational engineer in Gladstone...
Darwin Port announces new CEO
LANDBRIDGE Australia has appointed Peter Dummett as Darwin Port’s new chief executive officer. Mr Dummett has served as the port's acting CEO for the past three months. Following...
Newcastle throughput falls in August
PORT of Newcastle saw a decrease in its total monthly throughput in August compared with the same month last year. Total trade through the port last month amounted to 13.9 million...
The time is now – nominate for the DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards
NOMINATE now for the DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards – the deadline is coming up soon. Nominations will close in just two weeks on 5 October, so don’t delay in...
MtS Sydney recognised for acclaimed crew vaccination program
MISSION to Seafarers Sydney has been recognised for its contribution to the crew vaccination program that earned DCN’s Seafarers Welfare Award last year. The award itself was...
Uptick in throughput at Pilbara ports
PILBARA Ports Authority has reported an increase in total throughput at its ports. PPA said it delivered a total monthly throughput of 62.7 million tonnes for August. This was an...
Norfolk Island shipping on minister’s agenda
NORFOLK Island shipping is on the agenda for the minister for regional development, local government and territories Kristy McBain. She announced she would lead an “open community...
