PacNat calls for greater national rail resilience
COMPLACENCY in enhancing the resilience of Australia’s freight infrastructure could derail the nation’s future standard of living, according to rail freight operator Pacific...
Federal government commits funds to Cairns Marine Precinct expansion
THE AUSTRALIAN government is to contribute $150 million towards the $300-million expansion of the Cairns Marine Precinct. The investment is to be delivered in a 50/50 partnership...
Aussie ports celebrate top marks in global sustainability rankings
GEELONGPORT, Port of Newcastle and Port of Brisbane are celebrating high scores in the latest round of Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) results. GRESB is a...
PacTow GM takes on English Channel swim for charity
PACIFIC Towing general manager Neil Papenfus could next year become the first person from Papua New Guinea to attempt to swim across the English Channel. Mr Papenfus plans to...
WA welcomes $70 million dredging contract
A DREDGING contract worth $70 million has been awarded to dredging company Maritime Constructions to maintain harbour depths along the Western Australian coast. The long-term...
And the finalists are …
Daily Cargo News and our Major Host Sponsor Port of Melbourne invite all our friends and colleagues to join us for the announcement of the winners and recipients of the DCN 2022...
Pilbara investigated for ammonia bunkering potential
LLOYD’S Register has been selected to carry out a study on the feasibility of ammonia bunkering in the Pilbara. The announcement follows the signing of a collaboration agreement...
Mid West ports and Port of Rotterdam to participate in hydrogen export study
THE WESTERN Australian Government is funding a joint study with Mid West Ports Authority and the Port of Rotterdam to examine the export of hydrogen from the state. The state...
Pilbara Ports report slight September decrease in throughput
PILBARA Ports Authority handled a total throughput of 62 million tonnes over last month. PPA reported this was a was a 2% decrease compared with the same month last year. The Port...
Devonport reopens to shipping following recovery operation
PORT of Devonport reopened to commercial shipping on Sunday (16 October) after port operations were suspended due to severe weather. TasPorts had halted shipping operations on...
Port of Townsville reports strong operating results for 2021-22
PORT of Townsville has reported an increased year-on-year operating result for the 2021-22 financial year, but overall trade is still below pre-pandemic levels. The port’s latest...
Bill before parliament aims to “unshackle” Port of Newcastle to build a container terminal
A BILL tabled in New South Wales Parliament on Thursday has formalised a vision for Port of Newcastle to operate as a container port. The Port of Newcastle (Extinguishment of...
Portland Bay responders lauded at parliamentary event
THE HEROIC actions of responders to the Portland Bay emergency were formally recognised at a special parliamentary event on Thursday. NSW transport minister David Elliott hosted...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 19
THIS week in the news, severe weather in Tasmania prompted TasPorts to suspend shipping at Port of Devonport....
First shipment of hydro project parts reaches Port of Townsville
PORT of Townsville has facilitated the first delivery of parts for a pumped hydro project in North Queensland. Developed at an abandoned gold mine, the Kidston Pumped Hydro...
