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WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Powering the ports

5 mins read
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...
WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Powering the ports

WESTERN AUSTRALIA: The year - port by port

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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: The year - port by port

WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Broome floating wharf open for business

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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...
WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Broome floating wharf open for business

REGIONAL PORTS: Aiming big

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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...
REGIONAL PORTS: Aiming big

REGIONAL PORTS: Port Kembla - An inside view

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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...
REGIONAL PORTS: Port Kembla - An inside view

PILOTAGE: All stations go

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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...
PILOTAGE: All stations go

GREEN FUELS: Fuelling net zero

17 mins read
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...
GREEN FUELS: Fuelling net zero

PNG: Resource rich, power poor

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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...
PNG: Resource rich, power poor

PNG: Upgrading PNG's ports

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Taking a look at the critical upgrades being made to PNG PortsA MAJOR upgrade program is underway at PNG Ports Corporation Ltd (PNG Ports) terminals, part of an effort aimed at...
PNG: Upgrading PNG's ports

NSW: Keeping the wheels turning

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NSW Ports provides an update on current trade flows and progress on its projects to improve capacity especially on rail THE CURRENT year is so far proving to be a positive one for...
NSW: Keeping the wheels turning

NSW: Gateway to the Hunter

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Port of Newcastle is investing in the region with plans for greater container capacity and renewable energy generation, while continuing to support traditional markets PORT of...
NSW: Gateway to the Hunter

RAIL: Steel Lifelines

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Australia’s ports, cities and communities are connected by a vast, complex rail network that is expanding with trade growth THE SUPPLY chain is full of unpredictability, from...
RAIL: Steel Lifelines

QLD: From Queensland to the world

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With the covid era now in the rear-view mirror, Queensland’s ports are pursuing expansion through new infrastructure and initiatives TWENTY-twenty-four was a positive year...
QLD: From Queensland to the world

MARINE SURVEYORS: Off the grid

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An evolving workforce and shifting market are among the many complexities facing the marine surveying sector MARINE surveying may be a small cog in the multi-faceted maritime...
MARINE SURVEYORS: Off the grid

AIR CARGO: In the air tonight

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As global shipping continues to face disruptions, is a new era dawning for air cargo? AFTER several years navigating the Covid-19 period and its aftereffects, the global air cargo...
AIR CARGO: In the air tonight