Government says it would consider Section 11 exemption for Kimberley
A SPOKESPERSON for the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts told DCN the government is aware of and monitoring the flooding...
Call for coastal shipping to aid flood-stricken Kimberley
“I’M calling on Minister King to urgently lodge a Section 11 exemption of the Coastal Trading Act 2012 to allow international carriers, who are at the ready, to bring in the...
ICTSI reports strong 2022
INTERNATIONAL Container Services – parent company of Victoria International Container Terminal – reported increases in throughput, revenue and EBITDA for 2022 in its consolidated...
NQPB’s university-port partnership inspires next generation
THIS International Women’s Day North Queensland Bulk Ports is recognising NQBP senior environmental advisor Nicola Stokes’ contribution to educating and mentoring James Cook...
ANL adds Vanuatu calls to Westpac service
ANL’s Westpac service is now calling the Vanuatu ports of Santo and Port Vila. The shipping line said the addition of these calls make its Westpac service the only direct...
January container trade up at Freo
CONTAINER throughput at Fremantle Ports saw an uptick in January, increasing on the same month last year, and the previous month. In January, the port handled a total of 67,678...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 37
SEALEAD announced a new service that will connect Australia directly with Pakistan and India. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7kAoSyVLJTenxl9UfOTPd0?si=b560a00572cc4abe The...
Thousands up for grabs in port community grant programs
PORT of Brisbane and Port of Townsville have opened applications for their community grant programs. These programs are a way for ports to support non-profit organisations and...
Independent valuer for Port of Newcastle appointed
NEW South Wales Treasurer Matt Kean has appointed the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) as the independent valuer under the Port of Newcastle Extinguishment of...
Monson acquires Aranui
AUSTRALIAN port agency Monson has acquired Aranui Shipping, a shipping agency based in New Zealand. A statement from Monson said Aranui would bring a diverse client base of owners...
Pilotage licensing requirements change in Victoria
PILOTAGE services providers in Victoria must be registered with Ports Victoria starting Wednesday 1 March. A statement from Ports Victoria said all existing services providers...
Melbourne trade volumes down in January
PORT of Melbourne reported a decrease in total container throughput in January on the same month last year. A total of 257,227 TEU crossed the wharves at Melbourne in January, a...
Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure reports increase in revenue, decrease in volume
THE DALRYMPLE Bay Terminal exported 53.3 million tonnes of coal over 2022 (down 1.8% from 2021), according to its results announcement, released on Monday (27 February)....
IFCBAA urges Canberra to implement PC reforms
THE INTERNATIONAL Forwarders and Customs Brokers Association of Australia is urging the federal government to urgently implement reforms outlined by the Productivity Commission in...
100 cruise calls at BICT
THE BRISBANE International Cruise Terminal welcomed its 100th cruise vessel on 26 February, nine months after opening for business. Since the terminal’s official opening on 2 June...
