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...
COSCO to launch trans-Tasman service
COSCO Shipping Lines has announced it is launching a trans-Tasman shipping service next month. The Australia New Zealand Express (ANE) service will sail between Melbourne, Bell...
Hapag-Lloyd acquires share in ports and logistics company
HAPAG-LLOYD has concluded its acquisition of a 40% share in J M Baxi Ports & Logistics (JMBPL). JMBPL is a terminal and inland transport business based in India. Hapag-Lloyd said...
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...
Dr Kerry Schott appointed acting ARTC chair
THE FEDERAL government has appointed Dr Kerry Schott as acting chair of the Australian Rail Track Corporation. Dr Schott will remain in the position for three months while...
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...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 43
PILBARA and Kimberley ports closed this week as category-five cyclone Ilsa approached the coast. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6i4hUihd9sxgsbvvAA79dH?si=18c30b9f4f85427c Also...
Solomon Islands devises plan to decarbonise domestic fleet
THE SOLOMON Islands has made progress on a national action plan to reduce emissions in its domestic fleet. A project team representing GreenVoyage2050 visited the Solomon Islands...
NPDL launches service to Australia and NZ
NEPTUNE Pacific Direct Line is launching a new shipping service to Australia and New Zealand. NPDL said the new service aims to help restore supply chains and address congestion...
Officers awarded for 60-container meth bust
FOUR police officers have been awarded for their roles in a drug investigation that saw 60 shipping containers of meth seized in Papua New Guinea. The Australian Federal Police,...
Cargo.one unveils new digital platform
DIGITAL air cargo bookings marketplace cargo.one has launched a new platform designed for freight forwarders and import and export agents. The company said the platform, cargo.one...
Rail maintenance shutdowns to impact freight services
THE AUSTRALIAN Rail Track Corporation is planning weekly shutdowns on the Southern Highlands network from this weekend until the end of the year. The maintenance shutdowns will...
Port rail project progresses with opening of new road
PORT of Melbourne’s Port Rail Transformation Project has reached a new milestone with the opening of a road that will facilitate container transport. The new road, Intermodal Way,...
