News


New PILs taken with water in China

24 Jun, 2026
THE LATEST stage of Singapore’s Pacific International Lines’ fleet renewal program activated...

Maersk makes Asia-Pacific appointment

24 Jun, 2026
A.P. MOLLER–MAERSK has formally confirmed Scott Elliott as regional president for Asia Pacific,...

Incat first for Echandia

24 Jun, 2026
SWEDISH maritime battery supplier Echandia has secured its first contract to supply its Core system...

AAT claims validation after price expert hands down tariffs report

24 Jun, 2026
A REPORT into automotive terminal operator AAT’s proposed schedule of tariffs for 2026-27 has been...

BCEC warns WA ports shifting export mix will lead to revenue squeeze

24 Jun, 2026
WESTERN Australia’s ports are heading into a period of structural change as new modelling from the...

Franmarine eyes national and international hull cleaning expansion

24 Jun, 2026
A SIX-MONTH trial of Australia’s first commercial in‑water hull‑cleaning pilot at Fremantle has...

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...

Care-Factor 2026: Organiser Q&A

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

A3 group confirms new express service

23 Jun, 2026
THE A3 consortium, comprising ANL, COSCO Shipping and OOCL has today officially announced the...

Features


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...

TUGS & TOWAGE: Strengthening Solomon Islands' towage capability

Pacific Towing, part of Steamships Limited’s Logistics Division, is Melanesia’s largest marine...

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: 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...

OPINION: Why cyber resilience is critical for Australia's transport sector

18 Jun, 2026
AUSTRALIA'S transportation sector is rapidly modernising, driven by growing consumer expectations,...

OPINION: Container Port Performance Index - scrutinising the scrutineers

THE WORLD Bank Container Port Performance Index for 2025 has just been released and it is showing...

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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