MUA’s industrial action continues at DP World terminals
THE MARITIME Union of Australia is continuing protected industrial action at DP World’s Australia terminals after several days of negotiations last week. The two parties last week...
Three jailed over 99kg shipping container meth smuggling
THREE men have each been sentenced to more than 13 years’ imprisonment for their roles in a plot to import 99 kilograms of methamphetamine into Western Australia ahead of New...
OneStop to launch new rail module
ONESTOP is launching a new rail module for rail operators and intermodal facilities. The OneStop Rail Module is due to go live this month at Patrick’s PortRail Melbourne rail...
Maersk prepares to launch first large methanol-fuelled ship
MAERSK is preparing to launch the first of 18 large methanol-enabled vessels currently on order. The containership is due to enter service on 9 February 2024 on the AE7...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 77
THE MARITIME Union of Australia has been suspending its planned industrial action at DP World terminals this week as the two parties conduct negotiations at the Fair Work...
ECTA deal boosts Australia-India trade in 2023
THE VALUE of trade between India and Australia has increased significantly over the past year and could potentially have doubled by the end of 2023, according to the High...
World Container Index increases
THE DREWRY World Container Index increased by 6% this past week, reaching US$1461 per 40-foot container. The composite index has dropped by 32% when compared with the same week...
WA govt invests in Pilbara freight railcar manufacturing
THE WESTERN Australian government plans to set up a new centre in the Pilbara to boost local freight railcar manufacturing. The government on Thursday announced a $998,000 funding...
PIL and DP World to collaborate to reduce emissions
PACIFIC International Lines and DP World have singed a memorandum of understanding to develop ways to decarbonise global supply chains. The companies aim to help each other to...
Service makes inaugural call at multipurpose terminal
Meratus Line’s SBON service made its inaugural call at International Container Terminal Services’ East Java Multipurpose Terminal on Sunday (3 December). The weekly service is...
ICS launches second Engine Room Procedures Guide
THE INTERNATIONAL Chamber of Shipping has released the second edition of its Engine Room Procedures Guide. The second edition includes updates on future fuels and enclosed space...
Maersk to expand South East Asia supply chain infrastructure
MAERSK plans to invest more than US$500 million to expand its supply chain infrastructure to support South East Asia as a global production hub. Maersk’s planned three-year...
MUA suspends DPW industrial action for 24 hours, more suspensions may come
THE MARITIME Union of Australia has called off its protected industrial action at DP World’s Australian terminals for today (Tuesday 5 December). The 24-hour suspension comes...
Commercial ships under fire in Red Sea
THERE has been another wave of attacks against ships in the Red Sea. The US military, cited by Reuters, reported on Sunday that three commercial vessels had come under attack in...
Seafarer Christmas gift appeal kicks off in Port Botany
PORT Authority of NSW marine pilot Michael Kelly and Stella Maris chaplain Sister Mary Leahy have joined forces again this year to pack hundreds Christmas presents for visiting...
