Westport faces delays as industry urges Fremantle freight efficiency
Update: A COALITION of freight and transport bodies says Western Australia must urgently focus on improving freight efficiency through the Port of Fremantle, as new reporting and...
THE GRILL: Neil Stephens
DCN speaks with Port of Brisbane CEO Neil Stephens about his Cornish upbringing, making Queensland home, the responsibilities of running a major port and his love of water, travel...
Perdaman chairman warns Australia is “on the brink”
PERDAMAN chairman Vikas Rambal says Australia’s dependence on imported fuel and fertiliser has left the nation dangerously exposed, warning that global supply shocks have pushed...
TasPorts, AMC seize overseas collaboration opportunities
TASPORTS and Spanish maritime research body BlueNetCat are to co-lead the framework for a new international living lab connecting Greater Hobart and Catalonia. Last week,...
Future-ready cranes lift off at Hutch
TWO new cranes at Hutchison Ports were cause for celebration this week, as representatives from shipping lines and other industry guests gathered at the Port Botany terminal to...
UK investors acquire C3
IN A MAJOR deal, forestry-focused logistics and port specialist C3 has been bought from Canada’s Brookfield by London-based InfraRed Capital Partners. Based in Tauranga, New...
Record cruise season set to bring 30,000 visitors to Newcastle region
THE ARRIVAL of Crown Princess into Newcastle Harbour today [8 October] has officially launched a bumper cruise season for the region, with more than 30,000 cruise tourists set to...
Geraldton breakwater to reduce surge downtime by up to 80%
MORE than 800,000 tonnes of granite rock armour will be used to construct the new surge protection breakwater at Geraldton. Rock armour weighing up to six-to-eight tonnes will...
New Zealand fast-tracks drydock plan
THE PLAN to build a new drydock in New Zealand has advanced quickly, with its fast-track application accepted as complete by the Environmental Protection Authority. Regional...
Ports praised for GRESB sustainability efforts
KEY Australian ports in Victoria and New South Wales have been praised for their efforts towards sustainability, as part of the 2026 GRESB Infrastructure Asset Assessment....
Kimberley Ports Authority releases 50 year masterplan
KIMBERLEY Ports Authority (KPA) has released a comprehensive 50‑year masterplan outlining how the ports of Broome, Derby, Wyndham and Yampi Sound will evolve to meet future trade,...
Southern Ports posts record trade in 2025–26
SOUTHERN Ports has delivered one of its strongest operational and financial performances on record, handling 32.3 million tonnes of trade across Albany, Bunbury and Esperance in...
Favourable winds and tide assist Brisbane oil spill response
FAVOURABLE wind, sun and tidal conditions have helped those tasked with responding to the Port of Brisbane fuel oil spill. Maritime Safety Queensland is continuing to lead “a...
Logistics interlock behind new Melbourne trade
A NEW-TO-MELBOURNE bulk trade in mineral sands has seen a first shipment despatched after a logistics challenge was met by Iluka Resources, Qube, Australian Amalgamated Terminals,...
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TasPorts hails second Bell Bay bail-out
AN AGREEMENT between the Tasmanian and Federal Governments to invest $200 million over five years to keep Rio Tinto’s Bell Bay Aluminium smelter has been applauded by TasPorts....
