Federal government opens Hunter offshore wind zone consultation
THE AUSTRALIAN government has opened consultation for a proposed offshore wind zone in the Pacific Ocean off the Hunter region. The government said establishment of an offshore...
Geodis reports profitability increases in 2022
INTERNATIONAL freight forwarding and logistics company Geodis reported big increases in revenues and profits for 2022. The company’s revenues for the years were €13.7 billion, up...
IFCBAA urges Canberra to implement PC reforms
THE INTERNATIONAL Forwarders and Customs Brokers Association of Australia is urging the federal government to urgently implement reforms outlined by the Productivity Commission in...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 36
THE PRIME Minister visited Port Hedland this week to announce a $565-million investment for port upgrades in the Pilbara....
Austal posts revenue growth and earnings loss
AUSTAL has posted revenue growth for the first half of the 2023 financial year, but a “disappointing” earnings loss. The Australian shipbuilder’s revenue increased by 7% in the...
NSW government approves Inland Rail projects
TWO Inland Rail projects approved by the New South Wales government have now been referred to the federal government. The Australian Rail Track Corporation said the NSW government...
Qube revenue climbs 23%
QUBE has reported strong growth for the first half of the 2023 financial year, but earnings dropped in its Ports & Bulk division. The logistics giant posted an underlying revenue...
WA government launches freight subsidy for flood-affected businesses
THE WESTERN Australian government has introduced a freight subsidy scheme for businesses impacted by recent floods in the Kimberley region. Floods in December and January damaged...
ACCC loses appeal in NSW Ports competition case (updated)
THE FULL Bench of the Federal Court today (23 February) dismissed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s appeal in a case over the legality of port sale deals...
LETTER TO THE DCN: Court's decision confirms precedent
THE ACCC’s appeal in ACCC V NSW Ports Pty Ltd was unanimously dismissed on 23 February by the Full Bench of the Federal Court. Reasons will be published after the parties have...
International logistics company to trial electric vehicles in Australia
GEODIS has joined with Volvo Australia to pilot the first fully electric variant truck for freight forwarding in the Australian market. This partnership will use Volvo’s fully...
AMSA detains Hoegh Trooper after Melbourne fire
THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority has detained Hoegh Trooper, which caught fire at Port of Melbourne on the weekend. Norwegian-flagged ro-ro carrier Hoegh Trooper...
Linx investigates worker's "narrow escape" from burning ship
LINX Cargo Care Group is investigating union claims that a stevedore worker was left on board a ship in Port of Melbourne after a fire broke out on board. According to the...
Shipping community calls for release of seafarers still trapped in Ukraine
SHIPPING companies, maritime agencies and seafarer welfare providers have issued a joint letter calling on for the immediate release of 331 seafarers and 62 ships still trapped in...
NorthStandard officially open for business
NORTHSTANDARD has officially opened for business after the merger of P&I clubs North and Standard Club. The new entity is headquartered in the UK and has offices throughout...
