World Container Index – 4 September 2025
DREWRY'S World Container Index remained stable, dropping just 1% to $2,104 per 40ft container this week. Source: Drewry World Container Index After 11 weeks of decline, Drewry's...
MSC's fledgling Eagle to fly revised rotation
MEDITERRANEAN Shipping company has issued an updated rotation for its standalone Eagle service from Australia and New Zealand to East Coast USA, due to commence in February 2026....
Hutchison orders Botany giants
HUTCHISON Ports Australia has placed an order for two post-Panamax STS cranes for its Port Botany terminal that will enable the handling of 15,000 TEU ships. The custom ZPMC...
COSCO cites “outstanding” first half performance
IN THE face of a highly uncertain external environment COSCO SHIPPING Holdings achieved an outstanding operational performance, resilient growth and retention of a sound financial...
Kenwick IMT celebrates birthday with 20% jump in rail containers
CONTAINER traffic from the Port of Fremantle by rail has jumped 20% in the year since the Kenwick Intermodal Terminal on the outskirts of the Perth metropolitan area was opened. A...
World Container Index – 28 August 2025
DREWRY'S World Container Index decreased 6% to $2,119 per 40ft container this week. Source: Drewry World Container Index Drewry's World Container Index (WCI) declined for the 11th...
China-Australia rates hit 24-week high
TRENDS continue to diverge in container freight rates as the Drewry World Container Index maintains its downward spiral while those on Australia’s premier trade lane continue to...
Main Roads ‘throwing everything’ at Fremantle Traffic Bridge closure
WESTERN Australia’s Main Roads department issued a blunt warning to a room full of supply chain representatives that any incident during the 12-month closure of the Fremantle...
Port of Auckland beats expectations
A 55% INCREASE in underlying net profit after tax has highlighted Port of Auckland’s 2025 financial results, setting a new record of NZ$85.4 million. PoA says it has surpassed...
WiseTech and ACFS join forces to streamline container transport
AUSTRALIAN container transport provider, ACFS Port Logistics and logistics software company WiseTech Global have launched a strategic partnership to streamline container transport...
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Patrick’s electric trucks get thumbs up
A YEAR in, and Patrick’s nine battery-electric terminal trucks at the Port of Fremantle are proving their worth in the industry’s transition to electric vehicles. The trucks and...
Market diversity strategy boosts Qube
A STRATEGY aimed at diversifying by market and geography has been listed as a strong factor in business growth for logistics company Qube Holdings during the 2025 financial year....
OOCL booms in first half
HONG Kong-headquartered Orient Overseas International Holdings has reported a strong first half for 2025, driven by significant gains for OOCL, and says the Group financial...
World Container Index – 21 August 2025
DREWRY'S World Container Index decreased 4% to $2,250 per 40ft container this week. Source: Drewry World Container Index Drewry's World Container Index (WCI) declined for the...
Police seize more shipping container drugs
POLICE have made another Sydney seizure of drugs in a shipping container. The Australian Border Force (ABF) intercepted the container and examined it in April 2025, after it...
