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UP TO 16 BHP iron ore shipments could be impacted by this weekend’s industrial action at Port Hedland, according to the combined port unions. The unions have confirmed a two-day …

THE FEDERAL government has reiterated its intention to return Darwin Port to Australian control, with infrastructure minister Catherine King telling the ABC this week that the Commonwealth “remains committed to …

MOST people treat force majeure like a light switch. Something goes wrong, a port closes, a strait gets dangerous, a supplier collapses and someone sends a notice invoking the clause, …

TOWNSVILLE’S extensive oceanic history has been recognised as the Maritime Museum of Townsville recently marked 40 years of operations. The museum started in 1986 from its original base on the …

SPANISH WIND PROPULSION company bound4blue has installed a 22-metre eSAIL on a multi-purpose vessel which has now begun inter-island service in French Polynesia. The installation on Na Hiro E Pae …

JAPAN’S NYK LINE has moved to bulk up its coal, iron ore and heavy commodity trades by launching a tender for common shares in compatriot NS United Kaiun, in which …

MELISSA Horne has emerged a winner in Victorian Premier Ben Carroll’s first cabinet, earning new portfolios to go with her existing position as Minister for Ports and Freight. Ms Horne …

FREIGHT RATE INDICES in the Asia-Australia trades hit a flat-spot this week, in news which will be welcomed by shippers but may be making lines nervous on the eve of …

ENHANCING the efficiency and resilience of the forage product export supply chain is one of the aims of stevedore DP World and Balco Australia who this week announced the signing …

WHILE corporate presentations dominated much of the Australian Grains Industry Conference (AGIC) 2026, the true operational pulse (pun intended) of international grain trade unfolded across Victoria's physical supply chain infrastructure. …

THE OWNER of Victoria International Container Terminal, Manila-based International Container Terminal Services, Inc has posted very strong results for the first half of calendar 2026. ICTSI today [3 August] today …

PARTNERS Group and joint venture partner Realterm have agreed to fully occupy a new transport logistics estate at Governor Macquarie Drive, Chipping Norton, Sydney. Partners Group, is described as a …

WE HAVE officially passed 150 days of the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Surcharges have been climbing steadily, peak season surcharges, congestion surcharges, bunker adjustment factors, stacking on top of freight …

CONSTRUCTION is underway on Flinders Port Holdings $50 million Outer Harbor Intermodal Precinct, flagged as a major investment in South Australia’s logistics capability and trade infrastructure. The multi-million OHIP project …

THE MOST-RECENT entrant in the ultra-competitive Victorian pilotage market has reached a milestone. Poseidon Sea Pilots, part of the AMS Group, launched in Melbourne in 2022 with six pilots, some …

HOGNOSE snakes and shingleback lizards are key to allegations of illegal wildlife importation. In a joint press release, federal and state operation said they had disrupted an alleged Sydney wildlife …

“DECARBONISATION is a team sport.” That was the observation of Heather Bone, director of sustainability and chair of the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy, addressing Informa’s Rail Freight Conference …

INNOVATIVE ways to apply data and artificial intelligence to improve productivity in freight was a central theme at the Container Transport Alliance Australia’s inaugural LOGTECH Conference. Posted by Caroline Tung …

INNOVATIVE ways to apply data and artificial intelligence to improve productivity in freight was a central theme at the Container Transport Alliance Australia’s inaugural LOGTECH Conference. The national conference began …

INCAT HAS SUCCESSFULLY completed one of the most complex maritime operations ever undertaken in Tasmania, with Hull 096 now loaded aboard the heavylift vessel Black Marlin ahead of its voyage …

CHRISTCHURCH City Holdings, the investment arm of Christchurch City Council, has knocked back a proposal by DP World and local interests to invest in and manage the port of Lyttelton. …

“DECARBONISATION is a team sport.” That was the observation of Heather Bone, director of sustainability and chair of the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy, addressing Informa’s Rail Freight Conference …

MORE than 700 executives from around the world have already signed up to attend Pilbara Ports 2026 Safe Ships Safe Ports Forum in Perth in October. The two-day forum has …

UNIIONISED workers at BHP’s Port Hedland operations are preparing for a new round of industrial action next week, with a 24‑hour ship‑loading ban on 8 August to be followed by …

BULK vessel BBC Uranus (IMO 9947768) has joined Chris Hemsworth in starring in filming of the new Netflix movie Extraction 3 at Port Kembla. Port Authority of New South Wales …

A PANEL on trade in the South East Asia region has heard that free trade agreements remain relevant, even in an increasingly bipolar global environment. The panel session, part of …

THIS week has been a tough one, with a winter cold settling in and making me appreciate something I usually take for granted... being able to breathe through my nose! …

DP World has teamed up with Australian non-profit LiteHaus International on a digital education initiative aimed at improving access to technology for about 4700 students across five schools in Fiji. …

MARITIME UNIONS claim the main operator of Brisbane’s river ferry services has chosen to shut down tomorrow rather than negotiate over a new enterprise agreement. The Australian Maritime Officers Union …

SPECIALISED MARINE EQUIPMENT has been mobilised on site at East Devonport’s Terminal 2 just as contractors at Terminal 3 report completion of gantry work. Terminal 2 is used exclusively by …

JAKARTA’s PT Asian Bulk Logistics has completed the acquisition of a majority shareholding in the Engage Marine Group, first foreshadowed by DCN on 26 March. The investment by ABL Group …

WESTERN Australia’s biggest mining and energy companies have delivered a mixed bag of results. Woodside Energy led the pack, reporting a 28% jump in quarterly operating revenue to US$4.18 billion …

THE QUEST for a strategic national approach to rail freight was a recurring theme among speakers at Informa’s Rail Freight Conference in Melbourne this week (29-30 July). From integrating Australia’s …

AUSTAL has completed a full upgrade of its MARINELINK‑Prime Integrated Monitoring, Alarm and Control System (IMACS) on the passenger ferry Prony Express in New Caledonia, delivering a modernised machinery control …

GLOBAL number three container line CMA CGM turned in impressive results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting a 42.4% increase in shipping EBITDA year-on-year, to USD 2.26 billion. Revenue …

THE ACCC has given the nod to Hapag-Lloyd’s takeover, via the 100% acquisition of outstanding shares and voting rights, of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services. The Commission was required to review …

TARIFFS announced by the Trump administration early last year together with geopolitical strife have seemingly been less disruptive of global trade than predicted, according to economist Paul Bloxham. Paul Bloxham …

RECORD trade figures have reinforced Pilbara Ports position as the world’s biggest bulk export port. In figures released on 28 July, the Pilbara Ports Authority reported 804.1 million tonnes of …

A MULTI-YEAR partnership has been announced between OneStop (a logistics software specialist) and FreightTracker aimed at connecting OneStop's ecosystem with FreightTracker's transport management system. The partnership is to be progressively …

FEDERAL agriculture minister Julie Collins says a streamlined, competitive grain export sector is crucial given big changes occurring in the global trade environment. Speaking at the Australian Grains Industry Conference …

AUSTRALIA and Singapore have signed a new protocol on economic resilience and essential supplies under the Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement. The protocol is expected to strengthen cooperation not only on …

PORTS Australia chief executive Mike Gallacher has been presented with an honorary doctorate in business by the University of Plymouth in the United Kingdom. A social media post from PA …

THE Commonwealth government has reappointed Adam Copp as the chief executive of Infrastructure Australia (IA) for a further three-year term. Mr Copp has served as the IA CEO since July …

MELBOURNE-founded RightShip and UK P&I club NorthStandard are to work together to reduce unnecessary duplicate inspections and strengthen loss prevention services. This first-of-its-kind collaboration will see NorthStandard leverage RightShip's safety …

MIT Sloan Management Review published an article recently that should be required reading for anyone running a cross-border logistics business. What CEOs Need to Know About Sovereign AI, by Mauro …

THE BALTIC Dry Index (BDI) ended last week at 2743 points for 24 July 2026, down slightly from 17 July's figure of 2752. Capesize The market regained momentum over the …

A PROPOSED new oil refinery for Western Australia is predicted to have a significant impact on the Port of Dampier. A $4 million state and federal-funded feasibility study is under …

WESTERN Australia’s shipping and logistics community gathered on Saturday night (18 July), for the seventh annual WA International Trade Ball. Held at The Westin Perth, organisers said the sold-out event …

LOGISTICS software specialist OneStop has announces that Arrow Transport will go live with OneStop's Modal platform and vehicle booking system at its Brisbane facility on Monday 3 August 2026. This …

THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI), decreased a further 4% to $4,374 per 40ft container, due to a decline in rates on Asia–Europe and Transpacific trade routes. Source: Drewry World …