'Trusted' port insider's drug smuggling links
A SYDNEY man, alleged to be the coordinator of a network of “trusted insiders” at Australia’s cargo ports, has been charged by the Multi Agency Strike Team (MAST) in relation to...
Freight reform on the menu at parliamentary luncheon
THE NEW South Wales Government has provided an update on its freight reform agenda currently underway across the state, including stevedore pricing reforms, fuel security...
Tauranga welcomes stronger NZ plant IP
NEW Zealand’s leading kiwifruit export outlet, Port of Tauranga, has applauded efforts by the government to strengthen plant variety rights (PVR) to protect investments...
Port of Brisbane day to inspire maritime careers
MORE than 30 marine trade groups have taken part in a Port of Brisbane careers open day in a bid to inspire students, parents and teachers about the value of a maritime career. On...
Port well-placed to benefit from Vic renewables project
GEELONGPORT is among those to applaud the announcement by the Victorian government of its decision to pursue a giant wind farm in the state’s northwest. State planning minister...
High Court dismisses CSL’s Goliath appeal
UPDATED: 20 May, 2026 THE RAMIFICATIONS of CSL Australia’s cement carrier Goliath’s collision with TasPorts tugs in Devonport on 22 January 2022 continue to be felt, with the High...
OPINION: Should shipping lines own and control the terminals?
THERE IS a growing battle happening behind the scenes in global ports right now, and it’s not just about moves per hour and container volumes anymore. It is about who controls the...
Chips are down as Burnie loader damaged
OPERATIONS are yet to resume at Burnie’s export woodchip terminal after the shiploader struck a vessel alongside on Thursday evening [14 May]. TasPorts said no injuries occurred...
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International Day for Women in Maritime: Finding a calling below deck
INTERNATIONAL Day for Women in Maritime, marked annually on 18 May, celebrates women’s contributions across the maritime sector and shines a light on the importance of improving...
RightShip begins machinery inspections at Pilbara Ports
MARITIME risk management entity RightShip has begun machinery inspections at Pilbara Ports, Port Hedland as part of new vetting requirements. A media release from RightShip said...
TasPorts funds business partners
TASPORTS has entered the second year of its Industry Support program with grants totalling almost $100,000 towards initiatives that support Tasmanian industries. The statewide...
Plane sailing - precious cargo arrives at Port Kembla
JOHN Travolta doesn’t often feature in DCN, but his name was very much on the lips of those at Port Kembla on Wednesday, as the Wallenius Wilhelmsen ro-ro vessel Thermopylae...
TT Line gantry rises, along with cost overruns
THE TASMANIAN Government is celebrating the completion of the final component lift for TT Line’s new East Devonport Berth 3 terminal gantry that will serve the new Bass Strait...
September dredging for Port Hedland bypass channel
PILBARA Ports has received Environmental Protection Authority approval to create a bypass channel at the Port of Port Hedland. In a LinkedIn post, Pilbara Ports said the Zone 5...
Thai concession extension a boost for DP World
A CONCESSION extension at Laem Chabang Port, Thailand, ensures continuity and service stability for customers, DP World Asia Pacific chief executive and managing director Glen...
