RSV Nuyina sails for Antarctica
FEWER than two weeks into its first Antarctic voyage, Australia’s new icebreaker RSV Nuyina is delivering scientific findings and deepening the nation’s understanding of the...
Labor’s strategic fleet plan – a closer look
LABOR leader Anthony Albanese on Monday announced a plan to establish a “strategic fleet” of up to 12 Australia-flagged, privately owned and operated merchant ships if the...
Next stage for Hedland project underway with $10.6 million contract
The contract includes construction of a boat ramp, boat pens, public jetty and navigation aids. To date, approximately 84% of the Spoilbank Marina project spend has been awarded...
Liquefied hydrogen carrier starts maiden voyage to Australia
THE first liquified hydrogen carrier sailed from Kobe, Japan on 24 December, bound for Hastings, Victoria to pick up its first cargo. According to reporting from Reuters, the...
Albo proposes Australian “strategic fleet”
LEADER of the Australian Labor Party Anthony Albanese on Monday proposed the establishment of an Australian “strategic fleet” comprising up to 12 privately owned and operated,...
Port of Newcastle opens footbridge ahead of New Year’s celebrations
THE Port of Newcastle completed what it calls a “once in half-a-century” upgrade to the Tippler Footbridge. The bridge connects Carrington to a greenspace area alongside Newcastle...
Cocaine found in reefer container at Brisbane
THE Australian Border Force has disrupted a 50-kilogram cocaine import that arrived in Brisbane in a sea-freight reefer container on 23 November. The detection was made as part of...
ACCI welcomes Aus-India trade deal negotiations
THE Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed the Australian government's move to fast-track negotiations on a free-trade deal with India. “Given businesses have...
A very merry Christmas and happy New Year to all our readers
AS the year 2021 draws to a close, Daily Cargo News would like to wish all our readers the very best for the festive season. We hope the coming weeks will be restful and full of...
Navigating Newcastle Harbour safely during flooding events
THE Port Authority of NSW has managed the safe movement of more than 250 ships in Newcastle Harbour during challenging conditions created by the Hunter River being declared “full...
THE BIG STORIES OF 2021: Intermodal terminal to rise in west Melb
RAIL freight company Pacific National earlier this month unveiled plans to develop a new intermodal rail terminal at Little River, Victoria. The terminal is to connect to Inland...
THE BIG STORIES OF 2021: The detention of Thorstar
THE Australian Maritime Safety Authority detained the containership Thorstar at Port Botany on 2 September. The vessel was then directed to the White Bay Cruise Terminal (devoid...
And the finalists are…
DCN and our Major Host Sponsor NSW Ports, invite all our friends and colleagues to join us for the online announcement of the winners and recipients of the DCN 2021 Australian...
Eneos to boost QLD hydrogen production
JAPANESE oil company Eneos is to increase its production and export of green hydrogen from Queensland. From next year the company said it would produce up to 20 kilograms of green...
Qube CFO stepping down
QUBE chief financial officer Paul Lewis announced he would be stepping down from the role next year after more than 15 years with the logistics business. He is to depart the...
