News


Pride of Incat Tasmania now in River Plate service

23 Oct, 2026
CHINA Zorrilla, Tasmanian builder Incat’s Hull 096 and the world’s largest battery-electric ship,...

TT Line finally gives berth to new Spirits

23 Oct, 2026
TT LINE’s long-delayed and controversial new terminal at Berth 3 at East Devonport is finally open...

Three charged following alleged 120kg cocaine import into Melbourne

THREE people have been charged over the alleged importation of 120 kilograms of cocaine into...

Biosecurity specialist Fintran joins Shipping Australia

23 Oct, 2026
A GLOBAL environment where biosecurity requirements are becoming increasingly complex has...

Christine Field resigns as Hunterlink CEO

23 Oct, 2026
EMPLOYEE assistance provider Hunterlink has announced the resignation of Christine Field as its...

WSC highlights growth in dual-fuel fleet

23 Oct, 2026
ORE than 500 dual-fuel container ships and vehicle carriers are now operating worldwide, with total...

Austal secures $245m federal loan to expand WA shipbuilding capacity

23 Oct, 2026
AUSTAL will expand its defence shipbuilding capability in Western Australia after securing a $245...

MEDLOG adding new sites, services

23 Oct, 2026
MSC’s landside logistics division MEDLOG is continuing a relentless expansion of activity across...

World Container Index – 22 October 2026

THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI), increased 2% to $4,585 per 40ft container, driven by higher...

Features


BIOSECURITY: Bug attack - Australia under threat from land, sea and air

29 Sept, 2026
Australia’s isolation, so long a protection against biological threats, is under increasing...

BIOSECURITY: Keep it clean

29 Sept, 2026
Franmarine’s Fremantle pilot is testing controlled in-water hull cleaning under strict biosecurity...

PNG & PACIFIC ISLANDS: A path to prosperity

20 Sept, 2026
Pacific ports are driving trade growth through digital innovation, terminal investment and stronger...

PNG & PACIFIC ISLANDS: PacTow introduces towing operations customer centre

20 Sept, 2026
Pacific Towing has opened a central customer operations hub in Port Moresby, using digital booking...

The Beacon


How Hamburg is devising a model for combining housing and harbour

WHEN the 6000 future residents of Hamburg’s Grasbrook residential development look out of their...

What happened the last time freight left Glebe Island

23 Oct, 2025
WAITING at Sydney Airport for a Monday morning flight to Canberra, Peter Sturrock picked up a copy...

Glebe Island: The plan to save Sydney’s last working port

13 Oct, 2025
THE BEACON is DCN’s new series of articles that take a closer look at key topics and themes for...

Magazine Articles


OPINION: Industry calling for ACCC action on landside charges

18 Oct, 2026
HIGH and rapidly escalating landside charges at Australia’s container terminals and empty container...

THE GRILL: Neil Stephens

DCN speaks with Port of Brisbane CEO Neil Stephens about his Cornish upbringing, making Queensland...

TRADE LAW: New world order?

11 Oct, 2026
The Australian Prime Minister has very recently delivered a speech before the United Nations...

MARITIME AUTONOMY: Proof by continuity

19 Aug, 2026
IN THE Middle East, uncrewed maritime systems are supporting continuous national surveillance...

Industry Opinions & Insights


INSIGHT: Before the next platform, count the rekeys

TALK TO most forwarding and broking offices and you'll find they aren't short on software. They've...

OPINION: Modern slavery reform - Strengthening supply chain accountability

20 Oct, 2026
AUSTRALIA's approach to modern slavery is entering a significant period of reform, with proposed...

OPINION: Industry calling for ACCC action on landside charges

18 Oct, 2026
HIGH and rapidly escalating landside charges at Australia’s container terminals and empty container...

INSIGHT: Mis-declaring dangerous goods is never the answer

15 Oct, 2026
SHIPPING line ANL has announced a peak season hazardous surcharge (PSHS) for all hazardous cargo...

Partner News


Newcastle’s maritime heritage strengthened for the future

REPAIRS to weather-damaged sections of Macquarie Pier and Nobbys Head have been completed at the...

PORT OF BRISBANE: After a challenging start, Brisbane is cruise city central

Port of Brisbane presents the fourth instalment in a newsreel series bringing the port’s history...

‘Brett’ set to star at ASCLA awards, as booking cutoff looms

13 Oct, 2026
COMEDIAN Peter Rowsthorn, also known as Brett from the Kath and Kim series, is set to be a...

Record cruise season set to bring 30,000 visitors to Newcastle region

THE ARRIVAL of Crown Princess into Newcastle Harbour today [8 October] has officially launched a...

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