Bulker not all it’s cracked up to be
A KAMSARMAX-SIZED bulk carrier found to have a cracked hull will not be permitted to leave Australian waters until repairs are completed. The 82,514 DWT, Marshall Islands-flagged...
Upgrade complete on MinRes haul road
MINERAL Resources has completed the upgrade to its Onslow Iron private haul road in Western Australia that has seen at least eight truck rollovers. Blame for the cause of needed...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 26 September 2025
THE BALTIC Dry Index continued its upward trajectory this week, landing at 2259 for the week ending 26 September, 2025. Last week, the BDI was 2025. Capesize The Capesize market...
Woodside lining up carriers for US LNG project
WOODSIDE has no plans to own its own LNG carriers to support its US$I7.5 billion investment in its Louisiana LNG project, opting instead to investigate leasing options. Oslo-based...
Opal shines with first gas milestone
BW OFFSHORE has achieved First Gas on the FPSO BW Opal working for Santos in the Barossa LNG project in the Timor Sea. The milestone was reached on 20 September, after...
GrainCorp walkout signals national flashpoint in grain exports
AUSTRALIA’S grain export infrastructure is facing mounting industrial unrest, with union-led stoppages at GrainCorp’s Port of Newcastle and CBH’s Kwinana Grain Terminal revealing...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 19 September 2025
THE BALTIC Dry Index increased again this week, landing at 2025 for the week ending 19 September, 2025. Last week, the BDI was 2111. Capesize The Capesize market closed the week...
Quay the new key to Yangtze
LEEWARD Group subsidiary Quay Shipping has been appointed the agent in Australia and New Zealand for Shanghai MingWah Shipping/Yangtze Navigation. Effective from next month’s...
Pilbara port road upgrade completed
PILBARA Ports has completed an upgrade to one of the busiest Pilbara freight routes. The Stage 5, $11.8 million Utah Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project is a major milestone in...
Chemical tankers in trouble on both sides of the Tasman
SMALL tankers have been in trouble on both sides of The Ditch over the weekend. The Dorval SC-operated Golden Mind, a 12,488 DWT, Panama-flagged chemical/products tanker regularly...
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Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 11 September 2025
THE BALTIC Dry Index has risen this week, landing at 2111 for the week ending 11 September, 2025. Last week, the BDI was 1979. Capesize Positive sentiment was observed across both...
Brookfield out of Dalrymple Bay
CANADIAN infrastructure investment giant Brookfield has sold its remaining stake in Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure, owner of the eponymous Queensland coal terminal. Although DBI...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 6 September 2025
THE BALTIC Dry Index has decreased this week, landing at 1979 for the week ending 6 September, 2025. Last week (ending 29th) the BDI was 2025. Capesize The Capesize market...
Congestion at Kwinana Bulk Jetty causing $70 million demurrage
THE KWINANA Industries Council is calling for urgent action to update Kwinana Bulk Jetty, the state’s biggest import facility. The council claims congestion at the jetty is...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 29 August 2025
THE BALTIC Dry Index has increased this week, landing at 2025 for the week ending 29 August, 2025. Last week (ending 22nd) the BDI was 1944. Capesize The Capesize market delivered...
