News


China-Australia rates: “Gone bonkers”

1 Jul, 2026
SHIPPER shock appears unlikely to abate soon, with rates on the main East Asia-Australia route on...

Parliament celebrates role of road transport and logistics

1 Jul, 2026
STRONG attendance at the Parliamentary Friends of Road Transport, Warehousing and Logistics event...

Brisbane back to Noumea, A3X populated

1 Jul, 2026
MEDITERRANEAN Shipping Company has restored Brisbane calls to its Noumea Shuttle service, reversing...

Texel Air signs on to Western Sydney International

TEXEL Air Australasia has signed on to operate charter air cargo services from the soon to be...

Failed axle contributed to freight train derailment

1 Jul, 2026
THE FAILURE of a wagon axle that contributed to a freight train derailment near Rockhampton...

Essential Services Commission begins Port of Melbourne pricing inquiry

1 Jul, 2026
AN INQUIRY into Port of Melbourne pricing is an important opportunity to assess if operations are...

PCTC’s Hormuz exit orchestrated

1 Jul, 2026
THE WALLENIUS Wilhelmsen pure car and truck carrier Morning Concert has successfully exited the...

Dunny-dos and dunny-don’ts: TT Line court case

30 Jun, 2026
TT LINE is fighting a complainant in the Federal Court who alleges a fall in a Spirit of Tasmania...

Iran remains fertiliser wildcard as trade flows continue to shift

30 Jun, 2026
EVOLVING Chinese export policy and the potential return of Iranian product are key factors in the...

Features


TECHNOLOGY & EQUIPMENT: Ports and the path of tech

29 Jun, 2026
The rapid rise of tech and AI is bringing on a new era of change at ports and terminals. IT WAS in...

CUSTOMS BROKERS & FREIGHT FORWARDERS: Pressure points

15 Jun, 2026
Delivering reliability has been a great challenge for operators around the world since the...

SOUTH AUSTRALIA: A state of opportunity

20 May, 2026
Even as challenges arise, South Australia is taking advantage of opportunities with new...

TUGS & TOWAGE: A story of innovation

5 May, 2026
DCN delves into the world of tugs and towage, a sector crucial to the success of ports and offshore...

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: China’s maritime shift & its consequences for Australian shippers

18 Jun, 2026
THERE is a growing shift underway in China’s maritime policy settings that, while not yet widely...

AIR CARGO: Liability up in the air

15 Jun, 2026
THE ARRANGEMENTS around the liability of each party involved in the movement of cargo by air are...

THE GRILL: Angela Gillham

DCN speaks with Maritime Industry Australia chief executive Angela Gillham about maritime careers,...

TRADE LAW: Gazing into the crystal ball

12 Jun, 2026
TRADITIONALLY, the Federal Government releases its federal budget for the forthcoming financial...

Industry Opinions & Insights


OPINION: The month that reminded me why seafarer welfare matters

26 Jun, 2026
JUNE has been one of those months that reinforces why our industry can never afford to take...

TRADE LAW: US tariffs continue to create uncertainty for Australian trade

25 Jun, 2026
ONCE upon a time, there was hope that the world was working towards a rule‑based, multilateral...

OPINION: Australia-EU FTA and the EU de minimis threshold removal

24 Jun, 2026
CROSS-border e-commerce between Australia and Europe is entering a pivotal moment. As Australian...

OPINION: Illegal tobacco is thriving — legitimate importers are picking up the bill

22 Jun, 2026
THE ILLEGAL tobacco trade in Australia has become a significant national issue. Reports indicate...

Partner News


Care-Factor 2026: Organiser Q&A

On 31 July 2026, Care-Factor will host an inspiring evening dedicated to celebrating generosity,...

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