Australian supply chains “generally resilient”: Productivity Commission report
THE Productivity Commission’s report on vulnerable supply chains found that Australia’s supply chains were “generally resilient” in response to recent upheavals, including the...
New WA container port planning progressing
INDUSTRY representatives attended a market briefing this week to learn about future opportunities to be involved in delivering Westport, ahead of tenders being issued to help...
High-tech exhibit celebrates rise of the port city
A NEW exhibition at the Maritime Museum of Townsville, Rise of our Port City, follows the development of the Port of Townsville and the city spawned by the port’establishment. The...
Port of Brisbane CEO tenders resignation
PORT of Brisbane announced yesterday (17 August) that its CEO, Roy Cummins, has tendered his resignation, effective on Friday. PBPL chairman Guy Cowan thanked Mr Cummins for his...
NQBP’S Bowen Wharf repair works completed
SINCE late February, about $3.6 million worth of works have been carried out on the Bowen Wharf, which has seen parts of the aged timber structure repaired or replaced. North...
Port of Melbourne to proceed with Webb Dock extension
THE Port of Melbourne’s ability to cater for larger vessels will be enhanced following an announcement by the manager of Australia’s busiest container port to proceed with the...
DCN top stories for the week of 9-13 August
AT the top of the list of most-read stories covered by DCN this past week was our exclusive about Auriga Group and Brisbane Marine Pilots joining forces. The news comes as...
T.S. Lines signs with DP World Australia for new service
T.S. LINES has launched the CA2 service, connecting Australia with China, and DP World Australia has signed on as the Australian stevedore. The new commercial freight service...
Containers continue meteoric rise
RESEARCH firm Drewry’s composite World Container index increased marginally by 0.5% or $50 to reach $9,421.48 per 40-foot container this week. That’s 358% higher than the same...
‘Inhumane’ port restrictions highlight flaws in implementation of maritime law
A RECENT study on the protection of human rights in the maritime environment has highlighted the harmful impacts of turning ships away from ports and preventing crews from...
Minister kyboshes Kangaroo Island Seaport development
SOUTH Australia minister for planning and local government Vickie Chapman has refused an application by Kangaroo Island Timbers to build a deep-water port at Smith Bay on Kangaroo...
Pilbara Ports sees a July dip in throughput
Pilbara Ports Authority handled a total throughput of 59 million tonnes of cargo last month, which was a 2% decrease compared to July last year. Port Hedland saw a monthly...
More disruption in the Pacific on the way with Ningbo Port shutdown
OPERATIONS were suspended on Wednesday at Meidong Container Terminal at Ningbo Zhoushan Port after a worker tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement, Hapag-Lloyd said with the...
Brisbane container trade sees modest increase in June
TOTAL container throughput at the Port of Brisbane in June saw a modest increase over June 2020, according to the latest trade data available from the port. Over June 2021, a...
The issue of vessels delays goes beyond just transport costs
RECENT vessel-tracking data from project44 reveals substantial year-over-year increases in vessel and shipment delay times across most major trade lanes connecting China to the...
