Over-reliance on routine behind grounding
THE GROUNDING of a New Zealand port’s pilot launch in late December 2024 occurred when the master failed to account for prevailing conditions, an official investigation has found....
ICS reveals naughty or nice of flag states
THE INTERNATIONAL Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has released the Flag State Performance Table for 2025 to 2026. The report, which has been published for more than 20 years, is based...
Authorities investigate dozer tragedy in port precinct
WORKPLACE Health and Safety Queensland are investigating a fatal incident at the Port of Brisbane precinct that led to the death of a worker. The incident occurred early on Friday...
World Container Index – 29 January 2026
DREWRY'S World Container Index decreased 5% to $2,107 per 40ft container this week. Drewry World Container Index (US$/40ft) Source: Drewry World Container Index Our detailed...
Darwin Port takeover could come at a high price
A GOVERNMENT buyout of the Port of Darwin from Chinese owners Landbridge is likely to come at a high price. In the face of warnings from the Chinese Ambassador to Australia, Xiao...
BESS cargo shipped from China to Newcastle
SOME 192 units of UN3480 lithium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) cargo have been successfully shipped from Taicang in China to Newcastle in Australia. The BESS cargo was...
Hong Kong buyer takes Beveridge stake
CONTINUING a stream of overseas investment in Australian supply chain Hong Kong’s C Capital has made a major land acquisition in Victoria’s Northern Freight Precinct. The private...
WiseTech claps back at CVP fee outcry
WISETECH Global chief executive Zubin Appoo has responded to industry criticism associated with the CargoWise Value Pack (CVP) cost calculations. There has been confusion among...
Key TT terminal parts arrive
TT LINE’s controversial new East Devonport Spirit of Tasmania terminal, which has attracted criticism over cost overruns and delays, has reached a major milestone with the arrival...
Research highlights “strategic divide” between supply chain management levels
NEW research from consultancy Prological has revealed “a distinct divide” in the Australian supply chain sector between senior executives prioritising future growth and middle...
Ag exports tipped to moderate as China caps beef volumes
GROWTH rates for Australian agricultural exports are tipped to slow during 2026, due in part to the changing dynamics of global trade. That was the view of the latest quarterly...
TasPorts to begin major dredging project
TASPORTS has appointed Dutch Dredging Australia to deliver a major maintenance dredging campaign at the Port of Devonport, one of the state’s most important freight hubs. Due to...
Vic freight minister to open industry conference
PORTS and freight minister Melissa Horne is to open the State Conference for the Victorian Transport Association (VTA) in March. Ms Horne is to deliver the opening keynote...
Woodside joins North West record breakers
WOODSIDE Energy has joined a chorus of mining companies recording record production in Western Australia’s north. LNG led the way for Woodside with flagship LNG and offshore gas...
First LNG from Barossa heads to Japan
THE FIRST shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Barossa Gas Project departed Darwin for Japan’s Sakai terminal on 25 January aboard the Kool Blizzard (IMO 963 5315)....
