Two sentenced in Melbourne shipping container drug smuggling case
TWO men were on Monday sentenced in the Melbourne County Court to a total of 35 years and six months in prison for their role in smuggling 1.3 tonnes of ephedrine into Melbourne....
Rail maintenance blitz improves east coast network
THE Australian Rail Track Corporation said it has improved the ARTC line following an annual maintenance blitz. Known as “super possession”, maintenance works were carried out...
INSIGHT: An outline of the PC's draft report into Australia's maritime logistics system
THE PRODUCTIVITY Commission has finally released its draft report as part of its inquiry regarding the Australian maritime logistics system. The draft report including summaries...
Men jailed for 645kg of meth found in container
TWO men have been jailed for attempting to import 645 kilograms of methamphetamine inside a shipping container filled with barbeques. The container was sent from Cyprus in July...
THE DCN WEEKLY: EPISODE 14
The biggest story this week was the release of the Productivity Commission's draft report on Australia's maritime logistics system....
Productivity Commission draft report celebrated and rejected
THE Productivity Commission’s draft report on Australia’s maritime logistics system has been received with varying degrees of satisfaction and disappointment. Published on 9...
Supporting mental health in maritime
PORT Authority of New South Wales has launched a new initiative aimed at supporting the mental health of its staff and removing stigma around mental health in maritime. The...
Record harvest exposed issues with grain port regulations, ACCC says
A RECORD grain harvest between 2020 and 2021 has exposed issues with the regulation of grain ports, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. The ACCC...
Port of Melbourne capacity enhancement program progresses
PORT of Melbourne’s Port Capacity Enhancement Program is progressing with the launch of public information sessions for the next stage of the project. The two stated objectives of...
Landside congestion at Port of Brisbane sparks concern
LANDSIDE congestion appears to be building up around Port of Brisbane, according to Shipping Australia and Container Transport Alliance Australia. Shipping Australia warned...
Two sailors rescued in Tasman Sea
TWO sailors have now been rescued from a yacht battling severe weather in the Tasman Sea. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority co-ordinated the rescue with assistance from the...
FedEx enhances NZ air cargo service
FEDEX Express has announced it is enhancing its freight services in New Zealand following the recent launch of a trans-Tasman air cargo service. New Zealand is one of four...
Empty container capacity at Botany to be lifted by 16,500 TEU
A WAVE of projects at Port Botany is expected to see permanent empty container storage capacity increase by more than 16,500 TEU. The construction of a new empty container park...
Ports North to undertake multimillion-dollar facility upgrade
PORTS North has received $4 million in funding to upgrade its Horn Island Marine Facility under the Queensland government’s $185 million maritime investment. Horn Island is...
AMSA, air force and police join forces on Tasman Sea rescue
THE Australian Maritime Safety Authority is co-ordinating the rescue of two crew members from a sailing vessel in the Tasman Sea. At the time of writing (Tuesday afternoon) it is...
