Maersk marks 30 years in Australia with seven new facilities
MAERSK has announced the opening of seven new facilities across the country as it marks its 30 years in Australia. Six of the seven new facilities will be omnichannel fulfilment...
MOL looks to expand market for electric vessels
MITSUI O.S.K. Lines has partnered with a maritime electrification company Pyxis to promote the use of electric vessels. A memorandum of understanding between the companies...
QLD port awards $1.5m contract to enable channel widening
PORT of Townsville has awarded a $1.5-million contract for work that would enable widening of the inshore end of the port’s shipping channels. The port engaged local contractor...
NZ port's underlying NPAT up 48% in FY 2023
CENTREPORT Wellington has reported an underlying net profit after tax of NZ11.9 million for the year ended 30 June 3023, up 48% from NZ$8 million the prior year. The North Island...
Industrial action causes throughput to plummet: DP World
DP WORLD said throughput volumes at its Australian terminals have dropped by around 30 to 40% since the Maritime Union of Australia commenced protected industrial action in early...
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...
