Launch of new AMC facility in Sydney
PORTS Australia's chief executive, Mike Gallacher was on hand to launch a new state-of-the-art maritime training centre at Darling Harbour by AMC Search, following the pilotage...
Ann Sherry named ‘shared value champion’
ANN SHERRY who led Carnival Australia as CEO for more than ten years and is still an advisor to the organisation, said she was privileged and honoured to have been nominated in...
And the finalists are...
To be held at the Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne on the evening of Thursday 14 November, the 2019 DCN Australian Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards, with its proud Major Host...
New chair for Ports Australia
PORTS Australia has announced Stewart Lammin as the new chair of its board of directors. Mr Lammin’s appointment followed the Ports Australia annual meeting held in Old Parliament...
WOMEN IN MARITIME: A chance to celebrate #womeninmaritime
WHEN was the last time you visited the United Nations website on Observances of International Days? I suggest you take a look – there are quite a few amazing days to celebrate. In...
Transport luminaries honoured by VTA
AT THE recent President’s Dinner of the Victorian Transport Association, several honours were bestowed upon industry luminaries. Namely, Glen Cameron Group founder and managing...
Loss of life as cargo ship sinks off Japan
AT LEAST five crew members have died and three others remain missing after Panamanian cargo ship Jie De (IMO 8989848) sank late Saturday in Tokyo Bay. The ship was at anchor as...
OUT & ABOUT: Industry gathers for session on shipping and marine seminar
MARITIME law firm HFW held its Shipping and Marine seminar at its offices in Bourke Street, Melbourne, on Thursday night. The event attracted a gathering including lawyers, ship...
Transport industry group backs Mental Health Day
MENTAL ill-health is a growing problem in our workforces and communities, which is why the Victorian Transport Association has been increasingly supportive of industry efforts to...
World Mental Health Day a chance to focus on seafarer welfare
OCTOBER 10 is World Mental Health Day with this year's focus being on suicide prevention - #WorldSuicidePreventionDay Humanitarian group Human Rights at Sea, in partnership with...
Follow Daily Cargo News on Instagram
THERE are several reasons to follow the new Instagram feed of DCN, your most reliable source of news and information in maritime logistics. Firstly, you can keep up to date with...
GPC inducts more trainees
GLADSTONE Ports Corporation has welcomed five new recruits to its Cross Industry Operations (CIO) Traineeship program, becoming the third group to commence since the program’s...
New CEO for VICT
BIG changes have been announced at Victoria International Container Terminal, with Tim Vancampen announced as new chief executive replacing Anders Dømmestrup. Mr Dømmestrup, who...
THE GRILL: Jason McGregor
Where did you grow up? I grew up in Sans Souci in the southern suburbs of Sydney, and then moved to Cronulla. I now live at Woronora Heights, I’ve basically been in The Shire for...
ARA appoints Caroline Wilkie as new chief
THE Australasian Railway Association has announced the appointment of Caroline Wilkie as its new chief executive officer, effective from mid-February 2020. Outgoing ARA CEO Danny...
