Restrictions lifting in Panama Canal
THE PANAMA Canal Authority (ACP) has announced an increase to the number of daily vessel transits, effective next month. On 11 July the number of transits is set to increase to...
Inland Rail sees strong progress at first Victorian sites
THE FIRST four Victorian sites on the Inland Rail project are nearing completion, according to a project update. The Inland Rail company has reported strong progress at the...
Emergency response capabilities tested at Port Kembla
FRONTLINE emergency services and port operators honed their incident response skills at the Port Authority of NSW multi-agency training exercise on Friday (7 June). The exercise...
NQBP roads slated for $4m upgrade
NORTH Queensland Bulk Ports has announced a $4-million investment in a roadworks package for the Port of Mackay. Five roads within and outside of the port secure area will be...
DCN welcomes new cadet journalist
DAILY Cargo News is delighted to announce cadet journalist Huw Murday as the newest member of the editorial team. Mr Murday joined DCN on 20 May, kicking off his cadetship with...
Baltic Exchange weekly report
THE BALTIC Dry Index increased each day this past week, landing at 1881 on Friday 7 June. The Baltic Dry Index for the week ending Friday 7 June 2024. Source: Baltic Exchange...
WCI continues sharp upward trend
THE WORLD Container Index increased 12% this past week to US$4716 per 40-foot container. The composite index, published each week by Drewry, has increased 181% compared with the...
New Melbourne-China flights to boost export capacity
ADDITIONAL flights between Melbourne and China are expected to provide an extra 3650 tonnes of air freight export capacity each year. China Eastern Airlines is increasing flights...
Demolition milestone for Bell Bay hydrogen project
TASMANIA’S renewable energy goals have reached a milestone with demolition of the former Bell Bay Power Station now underway, clearing the path for construction of the Bell Bay...
Contract awarded for Esperance infrastructure upgrade
SOUTHERN Ports has awarded a $2.4-million contract for an infrastructure upgrade at the Port of Esperance. Indigenous company First Nation Engineering has been tasked with...
Foundation laid for WA agriculture project
THE WEST Australian state government has laid the foundations for what it claims will be the largest agricultural project in the state’s north. Construction has begun on a...
ABF ramps up operations at regional ports
THE AUSTRALIAN Border Force has looked to consolidate their presence in regional coast areas in renewed efforts to target drug importations. ABF on Wednesday (5 June) announced...
China takes top spot for strongest seafarer wage increase
CHINESE seafarers have seen the strongest increase to their wages in recent years when compared with the main international seafaring countries, a report published by Drewry has...
Korean Register grants AiP for ammonia-fuelled PCTC
HD HYUNDAI Heavy Industries has been awarded an approval in principle from Korean Register to develop an ammonia-fueled PCTC. The Next-Generation K-Ammonia Storage & Powered PCTC...
ITF reports "worst year ever" for seafarer abandonment
THE INTERNATIONAL Transport Workers’ Federation says 2023 was the worst year on record for both abandoned vessels and seafarers. ITF inspectors conducted a total of 9530 vessel...
