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AUSTRALIA’S biggest jack-up barge, Beverley, has arrived at Alkimos, just north of Perth as part of the construction of a $2.8 billion seawater desalination plant. A state government media release …

THE WEST Australian state government is to ease restrictions on road trains carrying diesel, petrol and fertiliser to the regions. Posted by Allen is DCN's WA correspondent. He is one …

IT HAS been revealed that Australia’s Antarctic research/icebreaker Nuyina incurred substantial damage to and lost a number of scientific instruments when it grounded briefly near Heard Island, 4,000 km south …

STABLE regulatory frameworks are required to bring about investment in key infrastructure in northern Australia, industry body Ports Australia says. Posted by David Sexton is DCN’s senior journalist and has …

NORWEGIAN open-hatch vessel specialist G2Ocean has lamented reduced 2025 revenue due to lower activity across global markets but has reported an improved bottom line thanks to higher freight rates and …

THE PORT of Fremantle has teamed up with AMSA, the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure, and the Australian Marine Oil Spill Centre to recreate a level three marine pollution …

NORTH Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) says it is now accepting applications for its 2026–27 Community Fund. The fund provides $100,000 to support initiatives across NQBP’s port communities of Mackay, …

THE FIVE-week closure of the rail freight line between Sydney and Perth has ended with its reopening after severe flooding. The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has reopened the Broken …

AS CLIMATE pressure intensifies on maritime shipping, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is driving sector-wide transformation. To reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and fossil fuel dependence, the IMO is establishing …

NEW ZEALAND kiwifruit marketer Zespri has despatched its first chartered reefer ship of the season, from Tauranga to Japan and South Korea, with around 60 more shipments to follow carrying …

THE BALTIC Index (BDI) increased slightly last week, closing at 2028 points for 13 March 2026, up from the previous period's figure of 2010. Capesize The market experienced a volatile …

WEST AUSTRALIAN shipbuilder Austal has completed its Royal Australian Navy contract for 10 Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats for the Royal Australian Navy. A handover ceremony for ADV Cape Hawke was …

OOCL’s deepening relationship with parent COSCO Shipping has not fully protected it from the general downturn container lines faced in 2025 but its just released results are better than some. …

THEMES of trade facilitation and market access were discussed at Australian Grains Industry Conferences held in Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh City this month. Held under the theme Quality builds …

THE Melbourne maritime community is mourning the passing of Captain Dick Francis who died on 10 March at the age of 86. Captain Francis was in recent times known for …

WHILE disruption to road freight has been minimal following the closure of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge, the Container Transport Alliance Australia (CTAA), Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA), and Western Roads …

This week on DCN Weekly, publisher Lindsay Reed talks to journalist Caroline Tung about what's been making headlines in maritime logistics. Top stories include changes at Boluda: David Feathers' departure …

Create a free account with www.thedcn.com.au to access this exclusive content. WALLENIUS Wilhelmsen has signed with fellow Norwegian company, energy giant Equinor, for a two-year supply of mass-balanced bio-methanol. Posted …

DREWRY'S World Container Index (WCI) increased 8% to $2,123 per 40ft container, mainly due to a sharp rise in rates on the Asia–Europe route, alongside gains on the Transpacific route. …

FEBRUARY was shaping up as another well-known chapter in the cyclical downturn of the shipping market: a market struggling with overcapacity, weakening carrier finances, and constantly shifting trade policies. Maersk …

Create a free account with www.thedcn.com.au to access this exclusive content. TASPORTS has appointed industry veteran Captain Allan Gray as interim chief executive while a search continues for a replacement …

THE OMISSION of key northern projects from Infrastructure Australia’s national priority list highlights the challenge of ensuring productive infrastructure in the bush, development group MITEZ says. Posted by David Sexton …

FEBRUARY was shaping up as another well-known chapter in the cyclical downturn of the shipping market: a market struggling with overcapacity, weakening carrier finances, and constantly shifting trade policies. Maersk …

FOLLOWING the departure of long-serving David Fethers last week Boluda has appointed Ian Spanjic as the new managing direct of the business in Australia and Papua New Guinea. Mr Spanjic …

A COMBINATION of factors contributed to the grounding of Coral Expeditions’ Coral Adventurer off the east coast of Papua New Guinea late last year, according to the Australian Transport Safety …

WALKING down the streets of Fremantle this week, I couldn’t help but feel lucky. It wasn’t just that I spotted a well known Fremantle business mogul, or that I saw …

Posted by Allen is DCN's WA correspondent. He is one of WA's most experienced journalists with a career that includes roles as Managing Editor of The Sunday Times and PerthNow …

AN INCREASE in the use of larger box ships is set to pose port capacity challenges, Infrastructure Australia says. Infrastructure Australia has just published its 2026 Infrastructure Priority list, with …

THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority has banned another vessel from Australian waters for six months, after discovering crew members had not been paid their correct wages. This content is for …

A VOYAGE to Queenscliff (Victoria) for the town’s famous maritime festival has helped raise awareness of the tall ship Alma Doepel and ongoing restoration efforts. The vessel set sail on …

KIWIRAIL’s Interislander Line is once more down to a single ferry on Cook Strait after a technical problem detected last weekend now cannot be resolved before next weekend. This content …

TASPORTS has opened applications for its 2026 Industry Support Program, offering $100,000 in funding for initiatives that “deliver lasting benefits” to Tasmanian industries. TasPorts chief executive Anthony Donald said the …

RISING oil prices along with imminent interest rate hikes are weighing down an under-pressure freight system, Regional Cities New South Wales (RCNSW) says. Posted by Caroline Tung is a Melbourne-based …

IV spirited away to Melbourne IV spirited away to Melbourne TT Line has relocated the idle Bass Strait ro-pax Spirit of Tasmania IV from Corio Bay, Geelong to a lay-up …

DEVELOPER of advanced industrial precincts, Energy Estate, has been appointed 'sole advisor' to bring offshore wind installation, FEEDERDOCK, into the Australia and New Zealand markets. Posted by Caroline Tung is …

LIGHT has been restored to Green Cape on the New South Wales south coast, with the historic lighthouse resuming operations in February after 34 years out of service. Australia’s historic …

Posted by Allen is DCN's WA correspondent. He is one of WA's most experienced journalists with a career that includes roles as Managing Editor of The Sunday Times and PerthNow …

CARNIVAL Cruise Line and the Maritime Union are at loggerheads over inspection rights following an apparent incident on Monday at Sydney’s Circular Quay. The MUA said their representatives were refused …

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, due to be largely absorbed by Hapag-Lloyd later this year, has reported a sharp fall in profitability for 2025 and, like many other carriers, a sad …

CMA CGM chairman and CEO Rudolphe Saadé is confident the group’s strategy remains on course, despite an environment marked by significant geopolitical uncertainty. This content is for members only Create …

PORT Authority of New South Wales has announced price incentives to encourage cruise lines to visit during the chillier months of the year. A PANSW spokesperson said the sector was …

CONTAINER transport operators should review fuel surcharge rates at least weekly as terminal gate prices (TGP) soar, the Container Transport Alliance of Australia (CTAA) says. Posted by Caroline Tung is …

As I prepare to teach JNB701 Maritime Informatics, a course on digital transformation in supply chains, at the Australian Maritime College for the upcoming semester, I’ve been reflecting on the …

MANAGEMENT at Port of Hastings are seeking further feedback before finalising their Port Development Strategy 2055. Posted by David Sexton is DCN’s senior journalist and has an extensive career across …

PROPERTY developer Salta has appointed commercial real estate agency Colliers to market pre-leases for its two intermodal terminals located at Dandenong South and Altona. Posted by David Sexton is DCN’s …

AUSTRALIA'S air cargo sector is on the cusp of a significant transformation. With Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport set to open later this year, alongside ongoing developments at Sydney, …

Success requires adaptation and a mindset of embracing change, writes Dr Eric Perez and Susan Hull SINCE 2024 a range of market intelligence agencies and insurers (WGR Data Base, Gard) …

The principle of marine surveying is straightforward, but the accuracy and repeatability of readings can be influenced by vessel behaviour AUSTRALIA'S bulk trades, spanning iron ore, coal, grain and alumina, …

Industry stakeholders are slowly coming around and understanding that marine surveying requires a solid structure to have a true advantage ROGER Weiller believes industry needs to think hard about securing …

The marine surveying profession continues to evolve through workforce diversification, technological advancement and expanding specialisation GLOBAL trade depends upon the safe, efficient movement of goods across oceans, air and land. …