Brisbane pilots take industrial action
UNIONISED pilots in the port of Brisbane will begin industrial action against employer Poseidon Sea Pilots (PSP) on Wednesday 28 October after what they claim is six months of...
Newcastle on the MOVe
NEW Zealand’s MOVe Oceans has opened a direct link between Newcastle and its home country ports in a move the port says marks another step in its quest for trade diversification....
Kongsberg secures 10-year VTS contract for Port Hedland
NORWEGIAN technology group Kongsberg has signed a 10‑year agreement with Pilbara Ports to supply and support a new vessel traffic management system at Port Hedland, expanding its...
OPINION: Port of Melbourne rail freight - where is the missing link?
THE VICTORIAN government recently released the Victorian Rail Freight Plan 2026-2036 as well as the latest Container Logistics Chain Study Refresh (CLCS). The freight plan...
Shanghai and Melbourne push green shipping corridor
AN IMPLEMENTATION plan for a Green Shipping Corridor has been announced by the ports of Shanghai and Melbourne, backed by non-government organisation C40 Cities. The move is part...
Aussies buy British ports
AUSTRALIAN superannuation giant IFM has bought a 63% holding in Associated British Ports from Canadian pension funds in a deal valued at $19 billion. IFM Investors already holds...
Newcastle’s maritime heritage strengthened for the future
REPAIRS to weather-damaged sections of Macquarie Pier and Nobbys Head have been completed at the entrance to Newcastle Harbour. The works restored sections of the pier’s seawall...
TasPorts fishing for chips’ future model
FACING forthcoming reinvestment decisions TasPorts is launching an independent strategic review of the future ownership and operating model of Burnie’s woodchip export facility....
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Leaders warn of rising safety expectations at Safe Ships
WESTERN Australia’s ports are entering a period of record trade, major infrastructure investment and rising safety expectations, according to speakers at the 2026 Safe Ships, Safe...
New board appointments to strengthen Queensland's ports
THE QUEENSLAND government has announced eight director appointments across Ports North, Gladstone Ports Corporation, North Queensland Bulk Ports and Port of Townsville. Kate...
New cruise ships to make 60% of Great Southern visits
SOME 60% of cruise ship calls to Southern Ports this season will be maiden visits, with the Crown Princess opening the 2026–27 program in Albany today (Friday 16/10). The...
DP World appoints new head for Asia Pacific
DP WORLD has announced the appointment of Jason Varsamidis as chief executive officer and managing director of its Asia Pacific region, effective immediately. Mr Varsamidis will...
PORT OF BRISBANE: After a challenging start, Brisbane is cruise city central
Port of Brisbane presents the fourth instalment in a newsreel series bringing the port’s history and stories to life through the voices of the people who helped shape its growth....
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...
