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TIME IS RUNNING OUT – get your awards nominations in now
NOMINATE now for the DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards – TIME IS RUNNING OUT. Nominations will close in less than two weeks on Wednesday, 4 October, so don’t...
Svitzer announces new global CCO
SVITZER has appointed Mattias Hellstrom as its new global chief commercial officer. Mr Hellstrom steps in to replace Videlina Georgieva, who was recently appointed managing...
Workplace death at Qube SA forestry operation
AN EMPLOYEE of Qube has died after an incident at the company’s forestry-harvesting operation in the Fleurieu Peninsula on Monday (18 September), according to an ASX announcement...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 65
THE VEHICLE carrier Kariyushi Leader lost steering in Bass Strait this past week, and difficult weather conditions hampered emergency towage operations....
Police call for public assistance in air cargo meth mystery
AUTHORITIES are calling for public assistance after intercepting 312 kilograms of liquid meth bound for Melbourne in air cargo. In July this year US authorities at Los Angeles...
Ports Vic appoints interim CEO
PORTS Victoria welcomed Jacinta Mackey as interim chief executive officer this week. Ms Mackey’s appointment was announced to industry leaders on day two of the Ports Australia...
Ports Australia BizOps conference kicks off in Geelong
THE PORT city of Geelong hosted leaders from ports around the country this week for the Ports Australia Business and Operations Conference. The biennial event, known to many as...
Southern Ports partners with Crime Stoppers to disrupt drug trade
SOUTHERN Ports has partnered with Crime Stoppers to encourage disruption of the illicit drug trade. Under the partnership, Southern Ports plans to share information with Crime...
ABF border blitz targets Port of Townsville
THE AUSTRALIAN Border Force was at Port of Townsville last week for what it called a “border blitz” aimed at pushing back against potential criminal activity in the supply chain....
C-suite appointment at logistics giant
INTERNATIONAL logistics giant Geodis has appointed Xavier Avrard as chief strategy officer. He will be a member of the broup’s management board, under the chairmanship of Geodis...
Four weeks left to nominate for 2023 DCN awards
Daily Cargo News is gearing up for another great awards night this year to celebrate the achievements of Australia's maritime and logistics industry. The 2023 DCN Australian...
Chevron LNG workers escalate strike action
UNIONS representing workers at Chevron’s Wheatstone and Gorgon facilities have escalated industrial action with plans for an additional two weeks of work stoppages. The Chevron...
Fugitive arrested over maritime drug-smuggling plot
AUTHORITIES have arrested a man who disappeared five years ago while he was on trial over a plot to import 186 kilograms of cocaine into Australia by sea. The Victorian man is...
WA missions to promote trade and green energy
THE WESTERN Australian premier has embarked on a trade mission to Indonesia while the state’s training minister gears up for a green energy mission to the UK. Premier Roger Cook...
Merchant Navy Day 2023
SUNDAY 3 September marked Merchant Navy Day – a day commemorating the seafarers who served on merchant ships in times of war. Merchant Navy Day is held each year on the...
