CMA CGM commits to €5 billion acquisition of logistics business
CMA CGM has committed to buying 100% of Bolloré Logistics for €5 billion (around $8.15 billion). Bolloré Logistics is the transport and logistics division of the Bolloré Group,...
Expansion and new training at Queensland maritime college
TAFE Queensland is expanding its marine college in Cairns and is partnering with Maritime Safety Queensland to offer a Certificate III in Maritime Operations. The Queensland...
Man jailed over "putrid" meth haul in container full of cow skins
A MAN was sentenced to 22 years in jail for attempting to import 668 kilograms of methamphetamine into Australia in a shipping container full of rotting, raw cow hides. The...
Shipping company sponsors new penguin centre
OCEAN Network Express is sponsoring the penguin centre of a new wildlife park in Singapore. The so-called Ocean Network Express Penguin Cove is located in the Bird Paradise...
New CEO at Kimberley Ports
KIMBERLEY Ports Authority has appointed Luke Westlake as chief executive officer. Mr Westlake joined Kimberley Ports Authority in December 2017, initially as operations manager,...
Meth consignment picked up at Botany freight forwarding company
A MAN has been charged after he collected a consignment of drugs from a freight forwarding company in Botany. The Sydney man allegedly imported 137 kilograms of methamphetamine...
Seafarers Happiness Index declines in Q1 2023
CREW satisfaction levels dropped in the first quarter of 2023, the latest Seafarers Happiness Index report has found. Published by the Mission to Seafarers, the quarterly report...
Svitzer Australia appoints new GM – west
SVITZER Australia has appointed Tully Barnes as its new general manager – west. Mr Barnes will be responsible for the company’s harbour and terminal towage operations in Western...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 46
IN the news this week: Qube announced two acquisitions – one a 50% stake in a New Zealand-based container logistics company and 100% of an Australian bulk haulage specialist....
New director at logistics company
NEW ZEALAND transport and logistics group Move Logistics has appointed a new independent director. Julia Raue, who stepped into the role on 3 May, will also be a member of the...
Port hosts government aboard NZ coastal containership
CENTREPORT Wellington this week hosted government and shipping industry representatives who came to visit a containership on a New Zealand coastal service. The port welcomed NZ...
Australian logistics company announces new CEO
ASX-listed transport and logistics company Lindsay Australia has announced the appointment of Clayton McDonald as its new CEO. He is to start in the role on 17 July. Mr McDonald...
SMF and shipping lines launch workforce transformation tool
THE SINGAPORE Maritime Foundation, Pacific International Lines and Pacific Carriers have launched a guidebook that aims to attract more talent to the shipping industry. The...
Auriga and Rio Tinto ink aviation contract
AURIGA Group has entered a contract with Rio Tinto to provide aviation marine pilot transfers in the Pilbara. Auriga said an airbase will be built at Karratha airport to support...
WOMEN IN MARITIME: Celebrating women in maritime
THE International Day for Women in Maritime on 18 May is a day dedicated to recognising the contributions of women in the maritime industry. This year’s celebration comes at a...
