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...
Freight in focus at Roads Australia lunch
FREIGHT and logistics came into focus at the Roads Australia industry lunch in Sydney on Tuesday this week. Eighty-five representatives from a variety of organisations and...
Newcastle throughput falls in August
PORT of Newcastle saw a decrease in its total monthly throughput in August compared with the same month last year. Total trade through the port last month amounted to 13.9 million...
The time is now – nominate for the DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards
NOMINATE now for the DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards – the deadline is coming up soon. Nominations will close in just two weeks on 5 October, so don’t delay in...
Container shipping market is turning a corner, analysis shows
GLOBAL container shipping turned a corner in the second quarter of 2022 according to a market review from the Global Shippers Forum and transport economics firm MDS Transmodal....
The DCN Weekly: Episode 15
THIS week in the news, a Sydney-based logistics tech company Ofload announced its acquisition of CIA Logistics to increase shipment visibility and remove inefficiencies across...
Methanol-powered coastal shipping in the offing
NEW Zealand freight transport and warehousing company Move Logistics Group is working towards acquiring a methanol-powered ro-ro vessel to be deployed on coastal routes. Earlier...
More reactions to Productivity Commission draft report
ANOTHER wave of responses to the Productivity Commission’s draft report follows a pattern of relief and frustration expressed on the day of its release. The draft report, Lifting...
Black Sea shipping corridor continues to stabilise food markets
THE Black Sea Grain Initiative is continuing to stabilise global food markets, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. The initiative is a...
