Program aims to boost Aussie wine exports
AUSTRADE and Wine Australia have developed what they call a “comprehensive digital knowledge hub” to help exporters of wine increase sales overseas. The Wine Export Ready Hub...
"No need for alarm" as marine response exercise follows Portland Bay saga
THE NEW South Wales maritime community and the state’s leading emergency responders took part in a marine exercise in Port Kembla on Friday. The multiagency training event was...
THE DCN WEEKLY EPISODE 6: A roundup of the week's news
IN THIS week's episode of The DCN Weekly, we look at the Dutch court case which topped the Daily Cargo News headlines, a strike in a Queensland port and the conclusion of the...
Port participates in marine science scholarship
TWO James Cook University marine science students have been awarded Bachelor of Science scholarships. As part of the scholarship, they will complete a placement in the environment...
East coast port a step closer to new infrastructure
WITH the announcement of key contractors, the Port of Bundaberg’s multi-million-dollar common user infrastructure project is a step closer to reality. The project will deliver a...
Biofouling the focus of multimillion dollar maritime research project
A NEW scientific research centre will explore marine biofilms found on ships to mitigate the damaging impacts of biofouling. The $12.5 million project will be led by Flinders...
ACCC approves Aurizon’s One Rail acquisition
THE AUSTRALIAN Competition and Consumer Commission has approved Aurizon’s proposed acquisition of One Rail Australia, subject to the divestment of ORA’s east-coast business. ACCC...
Norfolk Island barge voyage cancelled
NEPTUNE Pacific Direct Line has cancelled the Cronus 001N voyage to Norfolk Island, scheduled to depart on 14 July. The company said it had been engaging with a third-party barge...
Critical freight rail line gradually re-opens after flooding
THE HUNTER Valley rail network is gradually re-opening after heavy rainfall and serious flooding halted operations last week. The closure from Tuesday 5 July had disrupted coal...
Open trade an important factor in food security
TRADE policy and reducing agricultural support have a strong role to play in guaranteeing international food security, according to the latest Insights report from ABARES....
Port of Melbourne is the 2022 Major Host Sponsor for DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards
DAILY Cargo News is proud to announce that Port of Melbourne is the Major Host Sponsor of the 2022 Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards. Port of Melbourne CEO Saul...
Container freight costs to soften for ag sector: report
AUSTRALIA’S agricultural sector can expect to contend with elevated ocean container shipping costs and ongoing supply disruptions for at least another year before a normalisation...
Light-pollution standards on Flinders Island helps native birds
TASPORTS said its environmental standards to reduce light pollution at Flinders Island has helped prevent mortalities of short-tailed shearwaters during the 2022 migration season....
Vic freight rail line upgrade complete
THE VICTORIAN government announced it had carried out works to improve track conditions and upgrade the Sea Lake rail freight line in north-west Victoria. Works included the...
Supply chain issues interfere with Nuyina's Antarctic shipping schedule
MATERIAL shortages and supply chain issues have delayed the delivery of spare parts for icebreaker RSV Nuyina. The vessel is unlikely to be in service for the upcoming Antarctic...
