Mercy Ships’ new hospital vessel completed with support from MSC
MERCY Ships’ newly completed hospital vessel Global Mercy has opened its doors to the public and global dignitaries in Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands as it prepares to sail for...
The week in bulk: Volatility in the Capesize market
The Baltic Dry Index saw a volatile week last week, starting high, at 2727, decreasing to a nadir on Thursday at 2588, then recovering slightly on Friday (18 March) to 2605. This...
Inmarsat lauded for facilitating broadcast of Endurance discovery
INMARSAT’S digital solutions service Fleet Xpress has equipped documentary channel History Hit to broadcast the discovery of Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance. The wreck of...
New research project to support women working at sea
A NEW research project focusing on women working on cargo ships intends to explore the welfare needs of women seafarers. The project will be carried out by the Seafarers...
Wharf 4 upgrade in Geraldton nears completion
MID WEST Ports Authority has announced the Wharf 4 Strengthening and Rail Replacement Project at Geraldton Port has effectively reached completion. The major project is one of the...
IA report identifies regional infrastructure gaps
A new report from Infrastructure Australia has identified 12 regions with an infrastructure gap in capacity, connectivity and quality of freight infrastructure – these are among...
Ever Forward runs aground off the US coast
LESS than a year after Ever Given blocked the Suez Canal, Ever Forward has run aground off the east coast of the US. DCN understands the containership, operated by Evergreen Line,...
Patrick Terminals employees vote up enterprise agreement
PATRICK Terminals employees across all four of its terminals have voted up a new enterprise agreement after two years of negotiations. The agreement gives employees a 4% pay rise...
Neil Stephens appointed Port of Brisbane CEO
NEIL Stephens has officially been appointed chief executive officer of Port of Brisbane. Stepping into the role of interim CEO in August last year, Mr Stephens has led the port...
Industry proposes funding allocation to decarbonise shipping in developing countries
GLOBAL shipping industry representatives and supporting governments have outlined proposals for how a global research and development fund can be tailored to support developing...
UNCTAD report details Ukraine conflict's trade impact
THE UNITED Nations Conference on Trade and Development has published a rapid assessment report confirming the war in Ukraine has contributed to a worsening outlook for the global...
Weeks after floods, Port of Brisbane moves towards normal
THE PORT of Brisbane is moving towards normal operations after two weeks of flood response and recovery initiatives. Major floods in late February and early March caused havoc...
NZ supply-chain IT company looking to expand in Aus
NEW Zealand-based supply-chain software company TradeWindow is expanding its Australian operations. TradeWindow chief operating officer Andrew Balgarnie announced the appointment...
New app to help keep brown marmorated stink bugs out of Australia
CSIRO has developed an AI-powered app designed to mitigate biosecurity risks caused by brown marmorated stink bugs. The app will enable biosecurity officers to differentiate...
Australian shipbuilder delivers 14th patrol boat
ASX-LISTED Austal has delivered the 14th Guardian-class Patrol Boat (GCPB) to the Australian Department of Defence. The vessel, FSS Tosiwo Nakayama, was then gifted by the...
