Air cargo markets "relatively stable" amid economic uncertainty, IATA says
GLOBAL air cargo market data for August has highlighted the industry’s resilience amid economic uncertainties, according to the International Air Transport Association. The latest...
Timor-Leste port operations officially transfer to Tibar Bay
CONTAINER operations in Timor-Leste have officially transferred to the new deepwater Tibar Bay port, resulting in changes to some shipping schedules. Tibar Bay port began cargo...
Container packing guide gets update
THE CARGO Integrity Group has updated its Quick Guide to the IMO/ILO/UNECE Code of Practice for Packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTU Code). The group of seven industry...
Australia Post launches sustainability roadmap
AUSTRALIA Post on Wednesday launched its 2025 Sustainability Roadmap. The plan, AusPost says, formally supports the Australian government’s commitment to net zero by 2050. AusPost...
Aurizon's Townsville hydrogen project receives millions in funding
RAIL freight operator Aurizon has received $5 million in funding for new hydrogen-powered trucks and a refuelling facility in Townsville. The funding was allocated under the...
Allianz Trade reports a record year for container shipping
THE container shipping sector is heading for another year of record revenue while freight rates remain elevated, according to a new report from the Allianz Trade Economic Research...
Tasmania to welcome new reefer service
BASS Island Line has announced it is introducing a refrigerated container service. The company said it would help King Island residents deal with higher costs of living. The...
TIME IS RUNNING OUT – get your award nominations in NOW
NOMINATE now for the DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards – TIME IS RUNNING OUT. Nominations will close in less than two weeks on 5 October, so don’t delay in...
UNCTAD warns shipping of "rougher seas ahead" as crises evolve
THE United Nations Conference on Trade and Development has told the shipping industry it faces “rougher seas ahead” during what it describes as a historic moment of crisis. UNCTAD...
VICT to remove COVID recovery tariff
VICTORIA International Container Terminal is removing its temporary $3.97 per-container COVID recovery tariff as of 1 October. In an industry notice, the company said it would...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 16
IN THE news this week, the Australian Federal Police launched a major investigation after more than $182 million worth of drugs was found concealed in a shipment of coffee beans,...
Aurizon invests millions in port rail terminal
RAIL freight operator Aurizon has invested $5 million in the development of a multi-modal rail terminal at Port of Townsville. Aurizon’s port investment program involves investing...
Operations begin at new Timor-Leste port
TIBAR Bay Port in Timor-Leste has welcomed maiden calls from two vessels as part of the new port’s operational trials. Tibar Bay Port was built recently to alleviate congestion...
ALC summit looks at future freight tech needs
SUPPLY chain leaders gathered last week to discuss the many lessons learned in freight and logistics over the past two years, and how to leverage technology to optimise...
Moorebank to be fitted with Australia's largest rooftop solar system
LOGISTICS property specialist Logos has announced Moorebank Logistics Park in south-western Sydney will be equipped Australia’s largest rooftop solar installation. MLP is the...
