Rates wobble in trades where MSC’s on the move
THE CHINA-Australia Shanghai Containerised Freight Index showed a mysterious recovery this week, with the Shanghai-Sydney median rising 12% to USD 1,390/FEU after three...
New laydown for Port of Townsville announced
THE QUEENSLAND government has announced the completion of a new 14-hectare project cargo laydown area at the Port of Townsville. North Queensland is said to have seen a growing...
Newcastle sets diversified trade record
A RECORD result for non-coal at Newcastle highlights the strength of the port’s diversification strategy, chief executive Craig Carmody says. Port of Newcastle reported more than...
NSW defers next stage PBLIS consultation
TRANSPORT for NSW has decided to delay indefinitely the second round of consultations about proposed changes to the Port Botany Landside Improvement Strategy (PBLIS) Mandatory...
‘Net zero’ and ammonia as marine fuel discussed in Singapore
CLEANER energy and ammonia as a marine fuel have been key talking points at the 19th Asia Pacific Maritime in Singapore this week. With the delay in adopting the IMO’s net-zero...
MEDLOG wins major Melbourne site
MSC’s rapidly expanding logistics subsidiary MEDLOG is to become the major tenant of the former Melbourne Markets site, now controlled by Port of Melbourne (PoM). The c.39-hectare...
Farmers welcome export cost recovery deferral
DECISIONS by the federal government to establish a fertiliser taskforce and defer phased transition to full cost recovery for export regulatory services have been welcomed by the...
The Bradfield Bulletin - 2nd April 2026
THERE'S no denying it at the moment, everything just feels… expensive. From groceries to utilities, and especially fuel, costs continue to creep up across the board. It’s not just...
Strait Link deal done
GLOBAL infrastructure investor Igneo Infrastructure Partners (Igneo IP) has completed its acquisition of Bass Strait- and Tasmania-focused Strait Link, first announced on 18...
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Victorian Container Management goes live with OneStop Modal
ONESTOP and Victorian Container Management have announced the upcoming go-live of OneStop's Modal platform and Vehicle Booking System at VCM's depot on 1 May 2026. The idea is to...
Wharfies call for “coordinated action” on fuel security
“URGENT, coordinated action” is required to restore Australia’s fuel security and supply chain sovereignty, the Maritime Union says. The union has also reiterated earlier calls...
The waves beneath the wings
NORWAY’s Grieg Maritime Group, partner with Gearbulk in G2Ocean, has signed a contract with GT Wings to install at least two of their AirWing™20 Jet Sails on their fleet. Grieg...
Oil spill exercise hailed a success
AN AUSTRALIAN exercise to ready the country for a major maritime oil spill has been hailed a success by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). Alex Barrell, AMSA...
Ports to Peaks: Grit, camaraderie and a touch of Alpine chaos
RAISING critical funds to improve the lives of seafarers across Australia, New Zealand and Oceania was the aim of Ports to Peaks, a charity event organised through the Mission to...
Pilbara in recovery mode following Cyclone Narelle
PILBARA ports, mining and gas industries are slowly getting back on their feet after Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle swept past the region on 26 March. Pilbara Ports is continuing...
