
Pilbara Ports throughput sees small December decline
The bulk export behemoth ports of the north saw a slight decrease in throughput in December

Record year for container throughput in Singapore
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore reported new highs in 2023 but cautious optimism for 2024

Logs shift to rail in Tassie
Over the past decade there has been a significant increase in logs transported via rail in the island state

ICTSI commits to 2050 net-zero for scope 1 and 2 emissions
The VICT parent company has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

US and UK launch strikes against Houthis after “largest attack to date”
Australia was one of four countries to have supported US and British naval forces in their response to ongoing attacks against Red Sea shipping

Disruption deepens at DP World as dispute with MUA ratchets up (updated)
The company and the union are still at loggerheads in their negotiations for a new EBA, and DP World has re-iterated its calls for government intervention as trade and economic consequences mount

Maritime bureau flags “concerning rise” in piracy
The IMB reported an increase in maritime piracy in 2023 and the first successful Somali-based hijacking in years

MSC cargo aircraft enters operation
Atlas Air has taken delivery of a Boeing 777 freighter, which it will operate on behalf of MSC

South Australian exports hit record levels
The state is a great beneficiary of the recent thawing of the China-Australia trade relationship

Baltic Exchange weekly report
The week in bulk: the regular report global bulk sea freight markets from the Baltic Exchange