ALC Tech Summit returns to Melbourne
THE Australian Logistics Council’s Tech Summit 2022 is coming to Melbourne in September. The summit is an annual event focused on innovation and this year ALC is partnering with...
Logos secures Chrisco at its Berrinba Logistics Hub
LOGISTICS specialist Logos on Friday announced that Chrisco, an online retailer has committed to a 21,189-square-metre temperature-controlled food grade facility at its Berrinba...
The week in bulk: A softer week
THE Baltic Dry Index lost ground over the past week. The index started the week at 2114. The BDI lost ground from there, ending the week on 29 July at 1895. Source: Baltic...
THE DCN WEEKLY PODCAST: A roundup of the week's news
In this week’s episode of The DCN Weekly, we look at the Victorian government’s release of a 30-year port plan developed following an independent review of the state's port...
Three alleged drug smugglers arrested
THE Victorian Joint Organised Crime Taskforce arrested three men in Melbourne on Wednesday (27 July) and charged them with allegedly importing methamphetamine and pseudoephedrine...
DP World reports increasing volumes and productivity
DP World Australia has reported strong growth in container throughput and efficiency at its terminals. It said waterside performance increased in 2021 compared to 2020,...
GeelongPort and Viva Energy sign agreement on gas import terminal
GEELONGPORT and Viva Energy have inked an agreement for the construction and provision necessary pier and berthing infrastructure for the proposed Viva Energy Gas Terminal in the...
Australian port signs on for ammonia bunkering collaboration
PILBARA Ports Authority and Yara Clean Ammonia have signed a collaboration agreement to jointly facilitate the uptake of clean ammonia as a marine fuel in the Pilbara. The purpose...
NSW Ports works to minimise noise impacts on residential areas
NSW Ports said it works with the community, local councils, authorities and port operators to monitor and minimise noise impacts on residential areas. NSW Ports has successfully...
Melbourne records container throughput bump in June
PORT of Melbourne saw an increase in container throughput in June compared with the previous month, but there was a decline when compared with throughput in June 2021. June 2022...
Union expresses concern over DPWA’s employee performance dashboard
THE Maritime Union of Australia has spoken out against an employee performance data dashboard system that DP World Australia has recently rolled out. According to a DP World...
Maritime countries in the Asia-Pacific discuss issues
AUSTRALIA is one of 26 countries on the Pacific Rim that work closely to promote safe, secure shipping and a clean marine environment within the Asia-Pacific region. These...
Port of Newcastle adds vessel to its fleet
PORT of Newcastle has welcomed the multipurpose sweeper vessel Lydia to its fleet. The vessel is to assist with the port’s maintenance dredging program. The bed-levelling vessel...
New Australia leadership for global logistics company
DHL Express will have new leadership at the end of the year, as Gary Edstein – CEO and senior vice-president for Australia and Papua New Guinea – is stepping down at the end of...
Air cargo cig smuggler sentenced to years in prison
THE AUSTRALIAN Border Force said a member of a criminal network importing tobacco into Australia was sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison following an investigation. On...
