UNCTAD calls for more global trade co-ordinators
THE UNITED Nations Conference on Trade and Development is calling for more countries to appoint “transit co-ordinators” to facilitate global trade. UNCTAD said the Trade...
Gaps in STCW, MLC and ISM hindering safe decarbonisation: report
GAPS in maritime codes and conventions may be hindering safe decarbonisation progress, a report has found. A report from the Maritime Technologies Forum and Lloyd’s Register...
Baltic Exchange weekly market report
THE BALTIC Dry Index ended the week on 1504, up 5% from 1435 posted on the previous Friday. The Baltic Dry Index for the week ending on 21 April 2023. Source: Baltic Exchange...
Remediation planned for contaminated Devonport slipway
TASPORTS is preparing for remediation works at a damaged and contaminated slipway at the port of Devonport. TasPorts said it discovered “a number of environmental issues”...
Drewry container index posts first increase in 15 weeks
DREWRY’S composite World Container Index has increased for the first time in 15 weeks. The WCI increased by 4% to US$1774 per 40-foot container. However, the index is 77% lower...
Norfolk LCT delayed after unsuccessful sea trial
A NEW landing craft for the Norfolk Island trade has returned to the shipyard after an issue was detected during a sea trial. Neptune Pacific Direct Line had expected to receive...
DNV launches maritime emissions data platform
DNV has launched a platform designed to help the maritime industry asses and work with emissions data. Emissions Connect is an emissions data verification engine and data...
Zim welcomes new containerships into LNG-fuelled fleet
ZIM has welcomed two new containerships into its growing fleet of LNG-fuelled vessels. Zim Mount Everest and Zim Mount Blanc are the second and third ships in a series of ten...
AMC Search and automation company enter AI training partnership
AMC Search has partnered with a UK automation company to deliver AI-based training for autonomous shipping. The Australian Maritime College’s AMC Search and Southampton-based...
Provaris' hydrogen floating storage unit receives AiP
ASX-LISTED energy company Provaris has received an approval in principle for a hydrogen floating storage unit. The American Bureau of Shipping issued the AiP for the so-called...
CMA CGM proposes Bolloré Logistics acquisition
CMA CGM has offered to acquire the Bolloré group’s logistics and transportation business, Bolloré Logistics. The two groups have commenced negotiations around CMA CGM’s proposed...
Freight access program gets underway in Tasmania
A FREIGHT access program in Tasmania is commencing with strengthening works planned for a key bridge in Launceston. The $100-million Freight Capacity Upgrade Program is an...
Program to train more truckies in the Pilbara and Kimberley
A TRUCK driver training program in the Pilbara and Kimberley aims to grow the local heavy vehicle workforce. The state government and logistics industry initially developed the...
Port Hedland breaks 24-hour throughput record
PILBARA Ports Authority has reported the largest 24-hour throughput on record at Port of Port Hedland. Following a temporary closure last week due to Cyclone Ilsa, the port...
LR and ClassNK award AiP for ammonia-fuelled gas carrier
LLOYD’S Register and ClassNK have issued approvals in principle for an ammonia-fuelled liquefied gas carrier. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding and Tsuneishi...
