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THE CMA CGM Group has opened a new agency in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, adding to recent expansion in the South Pacific that has seen offices also launched in Samoa, American Samoa, …

IN YET another achievement for the DCN Newsmaker of the Year Incat Tasmania chairman Robert Clifford, on Sunday [14 December], powered up the largest battery-electric ship ever constructed. The powering …

Ferry failure underlines need for rescue tug, NZ union says Ferry failure underlines need for rescue tug, NZ union says A STEERING failure that saw the Cook Strait ro-pax Kaiarahi …

THE appointment of Vice Admiral (retired) Russell Crane to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau has been welcomed by chief commissioner and chief executive Angus Mitchell. The appointment of VADM Crane …

AUSTRALIAN Border Force and NSW Police have seized luxury cars and large amounts of illegal goods from a syndicate suspected of exploiting freight forwarders for illegal imports and distribution. A …

OFFICIALS in the Northern Territory believe their export market for cattle and buffalo is on firm ground after hosting Indonesian ambassador Siswo Pramono and a delegation of senior officials. Doing …

CRUISE ship Celebrity Edge (IMO 9812705) made its maiden voyage to Newcastle on the weekend, with more than 4000 eager passengers on board. According to the New South Wales Port …

THE Maritime Union says it is “deeply saddened” by the recent death of Glenton (Glen) Wood this week, described as “a towering figure in the maritime industry”. “A wharfie and …

DIGITAL transformation challenges and opportunities as well as the potential of the Middle Corridor trade route were key themes at the recent Türkiye Logistics Summit 2025 in Istanbul. The summit …

UK STARTUP GT Wings has secured significant funding from Grieg Kapital and other major investors to scale its wind-assisted, clean propulsion solution for commercial shipping. With the support of strategic …

THE MARITIME Union of Australia (MUA) has confirmed a memorandum of agreement with the Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) to tackle ongoing shared struggles on either side of the …

DREWRY'S World Container Index (WCI) rose 2% to $1,957 per 40ft container, marking the second consecutive weekly increase. The increase was primarily due to higher spot rates on Asia–Europe trade …

LOCAL and social media reported “chaos” at TT Line’s Geelong terminal yesterday afternoon when Spirit of Tasmania II’s departure for Devonport was delayed for several hours by an inoperative bow …

Brakey: ACCC now armed with necessary evidence Brakey: ACCC now armed with necessary evidence THE ACCC is now confident it has assembled a body of work via its Container Stevedoring …

ANL-Sofrana has been forced to abandon the first planned voyage of Scion Mafalda in the WestPac service due to prolonged repairs to the AMSA-detained vessel in Port Botany. This content …

INDUSTRY bodies say their people are paying the price for higher stevedore profits. As reported in Daily Cargo News, the ACCC this week released its Container Stevedoring Monitoring Report highlighting …

TWO infrastructure investors have emerged as the leading bidders for Bass Strait and Tasmanian freight business Strait Link, put up for sale by Sydney’s Allegro Funds about four months ago. …

SOMEONE needs to hear this, there are only 13 days left until the big day! If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been racing around trying to start (or finish!) …

AUSTRALIA's competition watchdog has called for “targeted reform” of the waterfront, reporting the nation’s stevedores were charging record high prices and making historic profits. Posted by David Sexton is DCN’s …

FEDERAL and state ministers have turned the first sods on the Beveridge Intermodal Precinct on Melbourne’s northern outskirts – confirming the future Melbourne terminus of the Inland Rail freight corridor …

A GRAND vessel touted the “world’s largest” privately-owned residential ship has docked at the Port of Townsville for a multi-day stay. This is The World’s fourth visit to Townsville with …

A SYDNEY man has been charged in a NSW local court for allegedly attempting to import 16kg of illegal drugs concealed in international air cargo packages. The AFP has alleged …

Two out of three ain’t bad Two out of three ain’t bad THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority has released two container ships from long-lasting detention but a third remains unable …

THE federal government must “hold its nerve” in free trade negotiations with the European Union, industry body the National Farmers Federation says. Negotiations began way back in 2018 but there …

MANAGING director at FCL Interstate Transport Services, William (Bill) Gibbins AM, has been remembered for his contribution to the Australian supply chain and for his philanthropy. Mr Gibbins died on …

MODERNISING workforce management, rostering and payroll operations is the aim of a new partnership between OneAdvanced and Tasfreight. The move aims to replace legacy paper-based processes with an integrated digital …

FORMER South East Water executive Kim Lamden has commenced her new role as Port of Hastings chief financial officer. The Port of Hastings Corporation (PoHC) announced on 10 December Ms …

THE PORT of Melbourne is testing the waters, so to speak, to assess support for a possible incentive for importers to use the Port Rail Shuttle Network to shift containers …

FRUSTRATED freight forwarders have been left without answers after meeting with WiseTech Global (WTG) executives over the firm’s controversial new billing model, which has been labelled “vague” and “ambiguous”. This …

THE LATE-October stalemate at the International Maritime Organisation that saw efforts to implement a Net Zero Framework postponed by 12 months has not deterred major shipping companies from taking their …

GLOBAL trade is set to top $35 trillion in 2025 for the first time, according to UNCTAD’s final Global Trade Update of the year. Posted by David Sexton is DCN’s …

Höegh to put the wind up Tasmania Höegh to put the wind up Tasmania A SHIPMENT of wind turbine blades is on its way to Tasmania – not by the …

AS THE global economy enters peak trade season, minimising supply chain disruptions has never been more crucial. The pre-Christmas and Boxing Day surge marks the most critical and competitive window …

AUSTRALIAN rail equipment manufacturer Gemco Rail has cemented its presence in Western Australia after building its first iron ore wagon for Rio Tinto at its new manufacturing plant in Karratha …

MOUNTAIN bongo antelopes and bear sculptures were among some of the unusual cargoes moved by international logistics business DHL during 2025. Posted by David Sexton is DCN’s senior journalist and …

FIRST Nations students will have a new source of support thanks to a partnership between Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL) and The University of Queensland (UQ). From 2026, PBPL …

A COMMITMENT to zero emissions and integrated supply chains has underpinned Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s multi-year extensions of two contracts with major automotive manufacturers. This content is for members only Create a …

VICTORIA’s ambitious plans for offshore wind farms in the Gippsland Basin have suffered another blow, as a third consortium late last week handed back its licence. This content is for …

RECENT weeks in global shipping has delivered a rare moment of stability, but it is a stability that feels thin, temporary and deceptively calm. Spot rates stabilised after a prolonged …

THE NEW Zealand Government has rejected a plan by cement supplier Holcim New Zealand to replace its coastal vessel with an imported, foreign-crewed cement carrier. This content is for members …

AN OFFICER and a gentleman with a passion for the welfare of seafarers is how Nigel Porteous OAM is being remembered by the maritime community. Captain Porteous, who lived in …

MOUNTAIN bongo antelopes and bear sculptures were among some of the unusual cargoes moved by international logistics business DHL during 2025. The company has produced a list of the more …

AN “OUTSTANDING contribution” to both industrial and tourism growth seen GeelongPort chief executive Brett Winter honoured with the Connectivity Award at the Future Geelong Leadership Awards. The award focused upon …

LOGISTICS giant Qube has opened the first stage of its new reefer terminal at Moorebank Intermodal Terminal in Sydney. Marking another step in the evolution of Qube’s IMEX terminal within …

A DECISION by China to reopen its market to US sorghum may lead to “downward pressure” on volumes and prices of the same commodity from Australia, the Australian Bureau for …

Incat adds another for Molslinjen Incat adds another for Molslinjen DCN Newsmaker of the Year, Incat Tasmania founder and chairman Robert Clifford, has capped off an already impressive year with …

HISTORICAL shipwrecks and maritime innovation across the Mediterranean and Southeast Asia were the focus of a recent two-day symposium in Sydney. The event was hosted by the Vere Gordon Childe …

PLANS for a new timber processing facility near the Port of Portland have been approved in a joint announcement by the Federal and Victorian state governments. Australian Forest and Wood …

THE BALTIC Dry Index increased yet again this week, finishing at 2727 for the week ending 5 December, 2025. This was up from the previous week's figure of 2560. Capesize …

THE OFFSHORE oil and gas services sector can look forward to increased activity with Chevron Australia and partners committing to the Gorgon Stage 3 development off the north-west of Western …