Further industrial action at DP World terminals
FURTHER industrial action has been announced for DP World’s Australia terminals. DP World announced in a statement that the Maritime Union of Australia had given notice of work...
Cargo volumes drop at Port of Tauranga
PORT of Tauranga has reported a drop in cargo volumes for the first quarter of the 2024 financial year. In the three months to 30 September, total trade was down 9% in volume...
Australian charged over Ports of Auckland drug bust
FOUR men, including an Australian national, were charged after NZ authorities seized 140 kilograms of cocaine at Ports of Auckland on the weekend. The haul was found in the cavity...
Schedule change brings cruise season forward at CentrePort
CENTREPORT Wellington will welcome the start of the summer cruise season sooner than expected with a scheduling change bringing Ovation of the Seas to the port on Tuesday. Ovation...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 71
IN THE news this week, the Maritime Union of Australia announced more protected industrial action at DP World’s Australian terminals....
Port Hedland buy back scheme extended by two years
THE WA government has extended by two years a scheme to buy back residential properties in Port Hedland's West End. The voluntary scheme enables the state government to purchase...
North Island port to upgrade energy products wharf
PORT Taranki has announced a NZ$1.5 million project to strengthen infrastructure at energy products wharf. The North Island port plans to reinforce the terminal’s sea wall and...
New vessel for Sea Swift
NORTHERN Australian shipping company Sea Swift officially launched its new vessel Newcastle Bay in Cairns last week on 17 October. The vessel is to provide freight support for...
Program at WA port aims to diversify pilotage talent pool
A NEW employment program and simulation facility at the port of Port Hedland are aiming to provide more opportunities for women and the younger generation entering pilotage....
DAFF commences review of Wheat Port Code
THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has commenced a review of the Wheat Port Code of Conduct and has invited stakeholders to have their say. The Wheat Port Code...
AMSA says it is not planning to take over AtoN maintenance after contract ends
THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority is not planning to take over the maintenance of the national network of maritime aids to navigation after the current maintenance contract...
Big cruise season kicks off at Eden
PORT Authority of NSW welcomed the maiden arrival of Brilliance of the Seas with more than 2500 passengers sailing into Snug Cove, Eden. The arrival marks the start of what PANSW...
Stonepeak to acquire container lessor for US$7 billion
INVESTMENT firm Stonepeak – which owns 70% of GeelongPort – is to acquire intermodal container lessor Textainer in a transaction valued at US$7.4 billion. Textainer announced over...
Spirit of Tasmania marks one year calling Geelong
GEELONGPORT on Monday 23 October celebrated the first anniversary of Spirit of Tasmania’s arrival at the port. Spirit of Tasmania moved to Geelong one year ago after being based...
New RTGs arrive at Lae
SOUTH Pacific International Container Terminal in Lae, Papua New Guinea has acquired two new Mitsui hybrid rubber-tyred gantries. The terminal, operated by International Container...
