Singapore and Rotterdam to establish “green and digital corridor”
THE Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Port of Rotterdam have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish what they say is the world’s longest “green and...
ALC Tech Summit returns to Melbourne
THE Australian Logistics Council’s Tech Summit 2022 is coming to Melbourne in September. The summit is an annual event focused on innovation and this year ALC is partnering with...
Ports Australia announces agenda for long-awaited Biennial Conference
PORTS Australia has announced the agenda for its upcoming Biennial Conference in Brisbane, underpinned by the theme of "Risk and Resilience". Following a two-year delay caused by...
Research shows 168% increase in Asia-Pacific maritime cyber attacks
A CYBER risk management code established by the International Maritime Organization is helping shipowners manage cyber threats, but Inmarsat warns it will take more than...
Alleged "grain laundering" trend emerges amid Russia-Ukraine conflict
MARITIME technology company Windward has identified a “worrisome” new trend in grain laundering, building off Russia’s alleged theft of Ukrainian grain. Grain laundering,...
DCSA enters new phase of interoperable electronic bills of lading
THE DIGITAL Container Shipping Association has launched phase two of its electronic bill of lading platform interoperability proof of concept (PoC). eBL are a focal point of...
Port of Melbourne is the 2022 Major Host Sponsor for DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards
DAILY Cargo News is proud to announce that Port of Melbourne is the Major Host Sponsor of the 2022 Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards. Port of Melbourne CEO Saul...
Supply chain issues interfere with Nuyina's Antarctic shipping schedule
MATERIAL shortages and supply chain issues have delayed the delivery of spare parts for icebreaker RSV Nuyina. The vessel is unlikely to be in service for the upcoming Antarctic...
Going paperless could generate US$1.2 trillion in Commonwealth trade, report finds
A RECENT analysis suggests widespread paperless trade could generate an additional US$1.2 trillion (around $1.8 trillion) in trade by Commonwealth nations in the next four years....
1-Stop and ContainerCo complete NZ-wide rollout
1-STOP Connections and Kiwi independent container storage and servicing business ContainerCo this week completed their New Zealand-wide rollout. Tauranga Container Park is the...
WiseTech acquires eBL provider Bolero
AUSTRALIAN logistics software colossus WiseTech Global has acquired Bolero, a provider of electronic bills of lading and digital documentation capabilities for global trade....
Master and officer fined $75,000 for Great Barrier Reef shipping breach
A MASTER and the first officer of bulk carrier Sea Coen have been fined $40,000 and $35,000 respectively for breaching a designated shipping area in the Great Barrier Reef. The...
Seafarers fear decline in job opportunities as technologies emerge, research shows
THE RELATIONSHIP between seafarers and emerging maritime technologies is broadly positive, but more needs to be done to alter crew perceptions of digitalisation, new research has...
DSV reports strong Q1 2022 results despite war and supply chain disruptions
FREIGHT forwarder DSV has outlined its latest financial results against the backdrop of supply chain disruptions caused by COVID-19 lockdowns and the conflict in Ukraine. DSV...
Zim invests $6 million in AI tech company
ZIM Integrated Shipping has closed a $6 million investment in artificial intelligence technology company Data Science Consulting Group (DSG), a step for AI technology in maritime....
