PORT & CONTAINER EQUIPMENT: Driving port productivity
A look at what is happening at our ports, both with cyber technology and hard machinery. CHANGE is a constant in the world of port technology, as maritime analyst Peter van Duyn...
RO-RO: Green seas ahead for Australia's Ro-Ro sector
With Australia’s population still growing, the roll on/roll off shipping sector is expanding to deliver more cars. For the ro-ro trade, that points to growth, even as operators...
NORTHERN AUSTRALIA: The land of plenty of time and wait a while
With the focus of global economic power shifting increasingly to the Asia-Pacific, opportunities for northern Australia have seldom been greater AUTHOR Jeannie Gunn captured...
BIOSECURITY: Keeping those bugs at bay
Whether it is cases of foot and mouth disease in livestock or brown marmorated stink bug, biosecurity measures are crucial in preserving Australia’s lucrative livestock sector...
SOUTH AUSTRALIA: Connector state
South Australia is punching above its weight to position itself as a key logistics hub, with significant investment in port infrastructure in the past year and more planned,...
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CUSTOMS BROKING AND FREIGHT FORWARDING: Keeping the freight moving
The role of the customs broker has seldom been more important, with tariffs and rapid technological change creating both challenges and opportunities. THE WORLD of customs brokers...
OPINION: Time to digitise Australia’s Customs Broker Licensing Framework
FOR A sector at the frontline of Australia’s digital border, the licensing process for customs brokers remains surprisingly analogue. As a licensed customs broker myself — albeit...
WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Powering the ports
The West Australian government has made huge investments in port and other transport infrastructure – and is looking to do more. The government responds to a series of questions...
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA: The year - port by port
The WA state government has big infrastructure plans to maintain its reputation as Australia’s economic leader Kimberley Ports Authority Over the past year, Kimberley Ports...
WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Broome floating wharf open for business
IN A move that makes the northwest of Western Australia accessible for year-round trade, KMSB is set to open its Broome floating wharf on September 12. The region has long...
REGIONAL PORTS: Aiming big
DCN ventures beyond the bright lights of the big city to catch up with some of Australia’s integral regional ports and highlight their current projects and initiatives AUSTRALIA...
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REGIONAL PORTS: Port Kembla - An inside view
Port Kembla is not only one of Australia’s most important ports, but also one of its most diverse. DCN takes a look at some of the port’s day-to-day operations, as well as its...
PILOTAGE: All stations go
As remote and AI-based technologies begin knocking at the door, pilotage companies are focusing on training and development for their workers to ensure the highest standard is...
GREEN FUELS: Fuelling net zero
In spite of some backpedalling by US President Donald Trump, transport industries in Australia and around the world are searching for environmentally friendly fuels in the race to...
PNG: Resource rich, power poor
Resource rich but also facing issues such as shortages of power and foreign currency, DCN examines the trade and maritime transport outlook for Papua New Guinea FIFTY years since...
