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...
AI reduces fuel consumption on Stena voyages
STENA Line has reported a significant reduction in fuel consumption on vessels crossing between Sweden and Denmark by using an artificial intelligence system. The Swedish shipping...
DP World Melbourne box traffic exceeds available capacity
DP WORLD Melbourne’s West Swanson terminal will exceed operational capacity in the coming days, the Container Transport Alliance Australia says. Today’s (5 June) advisory from...
WSC backs box-overboard rule
PEAK liner shipping body World Shipping Council has thrown its weight behind new IMO regulations mandating notification of all containers lost overboard at sea. Amendments to the...
GRI, PSS trickle accelerates
MORE carriers are joining the push to maximise returns from high demand in Australasian trades, including outbound. Late last week Maersk announced a peak season surcharge,...
AMSA bans unseaworthy Peace
THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority has banned the bulk carrier Peace over a lack of maintenance and serious deterioration of onboard fixtures. Peace (IMO 9568067) is a...
Strong results forecast for Australia's ag production
PRODUCTION in Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors is on track to be the third highest on record in the upcoming financial year. The Australian Bureau of...
