NZ highlights potential for trans-Tasman shipping under Australia's new government
THE MARITIME Union of New Zealand has highlighted the potential benefits for trans-Tasman shipping with the introduction of Australia’s new Labor government. The union envisages a...
THE DCN WEEKLY PODCAST: The week’s news roundup
THIS week Daily Cargo News is launching The DCN Weekly, a podcast that aims to bring listeners a concise roundup of the week’s maritime and logistics news....
MSC signs contract to digitalise its fleet
KONGSBERG Digital and MSC have signed a contract for digitalising the ocean carrier’s entire fleet with Kongsberg Digital’s Vessel Insight system. The five-year agreement includes...
New GM for Northern Stevedoring Services
NORTHERN Stevedoring Services, a port services business with operations in Townsville and other ports in Queensland, has announced the appointment of Adrian Farren to the role of...
Ports of Auckland halts automation project
PORTS of Auckland this week announced it would halt its project to automate the Fergusson Container Terminal. The automation project started in 2016 with a targeted delivery of...
Swire Shipping supports arts program at juvenile rehab centre in Fiji
SWIRE Shipping is supporting a creative arts program at a juvenile rehabilitation and development centre in Fiji. The program was developed by Inspire Pacific, a non-government...
New tool to increase transparency of alternative fuel availability
A NEW tool is being developed to help ship operators determine which ports can accommodate alternative fuel vessels, according to the International Chamber of Shipping. The ICS...
ANL expands Great Barrier Reef recovery program with new coral nursery
ANL is celebrating World Oceans Day today by reinforcing its commitment to protecting the Great Barrier Reef with a new coral nursery and additional support from industry. The...
Containership just-in-time arrivals can lower GHG emissions: report
JUST-in-time (JIT) arrivals allow ships to optimise speed during their voyage to arrive in port when berth, fairway and nautical services are available, according to a new study...
Zim to implement 1-Stop service
ZIM Integrated Shipping is to implement 1-Stop’s PRA validation service, starting on 14 June. A statement from Zim said the PRA validation system is designed to ensure the PRA...
CMA CGM reports increasing profits in 1Q22
THE first quarter results for French ocean carrier CMA CGM revealed huge revenues and profits against a backdrop of increasing costs and a darkening outlook. For the first quarter...
Shippers concerned by carbon tax ahead of IMO decarbonisation talks
THE GLOBAL Shippers Forum has voiced concern that the International Maritime Organization’s upcoming carbon tax discussions will push freight costs for shippers higher than their...
OPINION: Does the latest CPPI give a realistic view of port rankings?
THE TRANSPORT Global Practice of the World Bank and the Maritime, Trade and Supply Chain division of S&P Global Market Intelligence have recently published the Container Port...
Windy weather stops container operations at Botany
HIGH winds again affected container operations Monday morning at Port Botany, and stevedores halted operations. The Patrick terminal stopped operations at 0800, and CargoLink...
Swire Shipping appoints new managing director
SWIRE Shipping has announced a change in leadership, having appointed Jeremy Sutton as managing director. Mr Sutton is currently chief operating officer. He will take over from...
