ICTSI proposes $500m expansion of VICT into Webb Dock North
VICTORIA International Container Terminal’s parent company, International Container Terminal Services, has mooted a proposal to expand the Melbourne terminal to include the nearby...
Seaway acquires Aussie freight company
AUSTRALIAN logistics business Seaway Group has announced the acquisition of freight company BCR Australia. BCR is an international and domestic freight forwarding company, founded...
ICS reaffirms commitment to 2050 net zero
THE BOARD of the International Chamber of Shipping has submitted a revised proposal to the International Maritime Organization that reaffirms the industry’s commitment to meet...
GreenPorts Congress Oceania unpacks the elements of sustainability
DAY two of GreenPorts Congress Oceania 2023 explored some of the most important and challenging aspects of sustainability in the ports sector. This is the first time the...
MSC, others commit to eBLs
MSC announced it would transition to 100% use of standardised electronic bills of lading by 2030, with an intermediate target of 50% within five years. MSC CEO Soren Toft said he...
Coastal ships should be used in NZ disaster relief effort: union
THE MARITIME Union of New Zealand says local coastal ships should be part of the relief effort to bring supplies to regions devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle. New Zealand declared a...
Focus Container Line goes into liquidation
FOCUS Container Line has gone into liquidation. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission Tuesday (14 February) gave notice that the company would be wound up and...
Inaugural GreenPort Congress underway in Newcastle
THE INAUGURAL GreenPort Congress Oceania kicked off in Newcastle this week. Delegates from around the world travelled to the port city for the long-running industry gathering,...
Voyage optimisation can extend CII compliance by years, study finds
RESEARCH from ClassNK suggests voyage optimisation can help ships reduce emissions by 7.3% and extend their carbon intensity indicator ratings by up to three years. The...
Cyclone Gabrielle causes havoc at NZ ports
CYCLONE Gabrielle is disrupting shipping and port operations in New Zealand. The New Zealand government declared a national state of emergency on Tuesday morning (14 February) as...
Inflatable wing sail system receives AiP
DNV has awarded its first approval in principle for an inflatable wing sail system for cargo ships. French company Michelin Group developed the automated, retractable wing sail...
Aurizon reopens collision-damaged rail corridor
AURIZON has reopened the rail corridor that was damaged by a train derailment and collision in Marmor, Queensland. The track between Gladstone and Rockhampton had been closed...
ARTC appointments to fill "capability gaps" of board
TWO new leaders have been appointed to the Australian Rail Track Corporation board following reported concerns about the governance of the Inland Rail project. The Australian...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 34
PORT of Newcastle this week announced the establishment of an empty container park at its Mayfield site....
Hapag-Lloyd and TotalEnergies complete milestone biofuel bunker
TOTALENERGIES Marine Fuels has refuelled Hapag-Lloyd containership Afif with a UCOME-based marine biofuel – a first for the bunkering business. The 15,000 TEU vessel took on 2000...
