Container throughput at Freo up slightly in April
TOTAL container throughput at Fremantle increased slightly in April on a month-on-month basis, but April this year saw a lower throughput than the same month last year, according...
ATSB releases findings on fatal helicopter crash during pilot transfer
THE AUSTRALIAN Transport Safety Bureau has released its final report on a fatal helicopter crash during a pilot transfer off the coast of Port Hedland. The tragedy occurred on the...
Tasmania to reopen to cruise ships
TASPORTS is preparing to welcome cruise ships back to its ports following the state premier’s announcement that Tasmania will reopen to cruising. Premier and minister for health...
Port Marlborough and CentrePort partner to boost exports
PORT Marlborough and CentrePort have joined forces to provide an end-to-end logistics supply chain connecting exporters in the northern South Island directly to the world. The...
Maersk to launch dedicated New Zealand coastal service
MAERSK is launching a new dedicated New Zealand coastal service called Maersk Coastal Connect. The company said the service would “enable a more resilient New Zealand supply chain...
Rail works to increase freight between Mildura and Melbourne
THE Victorian government said it is soon to begin to upgrade the freight corridor between Mildura and the Port of Melbourne. The works will allow for heavier and more frequent...
1500 seafarers vaccinated at Port Botany
NSW Ports has announced almost 1500 seafarers have been vaccinated at Port Botany over the past twelve months through the Seafarers Vaccination Program. The program is a joint...
ITF lauds POAL’s decision to halt container terminal automation
THE International Transport Workers’ Federation has welcomed Ports of Auckland’s decision to halt its overdue and over-budget automation project at the Fergusson Container...
NZ highlights potential for trans-Tasman shipping under Australia's new government
THE MARITIME Union of New Zealand has highlighted the potential benefits for trans-Tasman shipping with the introduction of Australia’s new Labor government. The union envisages a...
Gladstone Ports funds therapy garden for disadvantaged children
GLADSTONE Ports Corporation has announced $20,000 raised by its Port to Park fun run has helped fund the establishment of a therapy garden for disadvantaged children. The Safe...
PPA reports slight decline in cargo throughput in May
PILBARA Ports Authority has reported a total monthly throughput of 61.7 million tonnes for May 2022. This represents a 2% decline compared with May 2021. The Port of Port Hedland...
THE DCN WEEKLY PODCAST: The week’s news roundup
THIS week Daily Cargo News is launching The DCN Weekly, a podcast that aims to bring listeners a concise roundup of the week’s maritime and logistics news....
MtS Sydney announces inaugural Fundraising Luncheon at Parliament House
MISSION to Seafarers Sydney is hosting its inaugural Fundraising Luncheon at NSW Parliament House next month. MtS Sydney chair Peter Janssen said the event would be an opportunity...
New GM for Northern Stevedoring Services
NORTHERN Stevedoring Services, a port services business with operations in Townsville and other ports in Queensland, has announced the appointment of Adrian Farren to the role of...
Ports of Auckland halts automation project
PORTS of Auckland this week announced it would halt its project to automate the Fergusson Container Terminal. The automation project started in 2016 with a targeted delivery of...
