OPINION: Paying more, getting less: Australia’s ports under the microscope
THE 2024 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), released by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence, paints an interesting picture of global container port efficiency....
OPINION: From chaos to continuity - 20 years of ICS
READERS of this article in our industry 20 years ago will have their own story about the introduction of the Integrated Cargo System (ICS). These are my indulgent reflections. On...
Generational change: Crumlin retiring, Field elected
MARITIME Union of Australia national secretary Paddy Crumlin will step down in February 2026 after more than a quarter of a century of leadership. He will be replaced by assistant...
Australia’s McKay new ICHCA global chair
THE International Cargo Handling Association has elected Scott McKay as chairman of its global board, replacing John Bennett after a total of 18 years of service to the...
Exports star in Australian first half container trade
THE FIRST half of the 2025 calendar year saw Australian container volumes ratchet up by 0.9% compared to the prior year, according to figures from Container Trade Statistics. CTS,...
Governments agree on road ahead
FEDERAL, state and territory transport and infrastructure ministers have reached agreement on a nationally consistent approach to technology deployment and adoption in the road...
Rates reversal or just a bounce?
TO THE surprise of many, China-Australia spot-rate quotes rose this week after several weeks of going astern. The Shanghai-Sydney SCFI for Week 42 rose 6% to USD 2,318/FEU in what...
Having touched base, Nuyina touches bottom
INSPECTIONS are underway after the Australian Antarctic Division’s Serco-operated research/icebreaker Nuyina scraped the sea floor near Heard Island during its current 55-day...
Under keel clearance technology receives class innovation endorsement
TECHNOLOGY from Australian maritime engineering company OMC International that integrates environmental data measurements and AI-enhanced forecasts has received the 'Innovation...
TRADE LAW: Improving the Australian container port experience
THE RECENT release of the “Container Port Performance index 2020 to 2024” by the World Bank Group (CPPI) prepared by S&P Global has triggered significant attention. According to...
ANL WestPac upgrades, PAX upsizes
ANL is adding a third ship to the WestPac service to increase frequency from three-weekly to fortnightly. The 1,103 TEU Scion Mafada will transfer from the PAX 1 loop to join the...
Cruise sector needs a united approach
A NATIONAL coordinated approach” is required to fully develop the cruise economy, according to CLIA managing director in Australasia Joel Katz. Speaking with Daily Cargo News, Mr...
Marika Calfas ready to push port policy priorities for Southeast Asia and Oceania
NEW South Wales Ports chief executive Marika Calfas says she is ready to strive for the interests of ports across Oceania and Southeast Asia. Ms Calfas has just been elected as...
Boluda strengthens local management
BOLUDA Towage Australasia has been quick to raise its pulling power with the appointment of a business development executive. Remko Hottentot is the new Director Business...
Activist seafarer returns to Australia
SEAFARER and Maritime Union member Hamish Paterson has returned to Australia following his release by Israeli authorities. Mr Paterson was among several Australians on board the...
