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World Container Index – 10 September 2026
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (218+ words) Daily Cargo News World Container Index – 10 September 2026 THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI), remained stable fore the second consecutive week, finishing at $4,476 per 40ft container. Source: Drewry World Container Index On the Asia–Europe trade route, rates from Shanghai to Genoa…...
TT Line in debt for decades
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (69+ words) Daily Cargo News TT Line in debt for decades TASMANIA’s government-backed lender TASCORP does not expect Bass Strait ferry operator TT Line’s debt to be cleared until 2052. Dale Crisp is a contributing editor at DCN and a distinguished maritime journalist…...
Port state control cargo blitz begins
1+ week, 5+ day ago (85+ words) Daily Cargo News Port state control cargo blitz begins IN CONJUNCTION with the Paris and Tokyo MOUs, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority is conducting a concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) on cargo securing as part of routine port State control inspections of…...
FLCWA maps freight futures in new scenario workshop
1+ week, 6+ day ago (99+ words) Daily Cargo News - FLCWA maps freight futures in new scenario workshop THE Freight and Logistics Council of Western Australia (FLCWA) has outlined a set of strategic priorities for the state’s freight network following a scenario‑planning workshop involving industry and…...
World Container Index – 20 August 2026
3+ week, 2+ day ago (366+ words) Daily Cargo News World Container Index – 20 August 2026 THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI), increased 4% to $4,526 per 40ft container, driven by higher rates on the Transpacific trade route. Source: Drewry World Container Index Spot rates on the Transpacific trade, increased again this…...
World Container Index??? 20 August 2026
3+ week, 2+ day ago (360+ words) World Container Index – 20 August 2026 Daily Cargo News THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI), increased 4% to $4,526 per 40ft container, driven by higher rates on the Transpacific trade route. Source: Drewry World Container Index Spot rates on the Transpacific trade, increased again this…...
OPINION: Is the Northern Sea Route the new black?
3+ week, 3+ day ago (330+ words) LATELY, the Northern Sea Route (NSR) has seen increased interest due to the ongoing trouble in West Asia and the war between Ukraine and Russia. So, what are the pros and cons? First of all, the route is only navigable…...
LINER TRADES TO ASIA: When the big get bigger
3+ week, 5+ day ago (104+ words) Daily Cargo News - LINER TRADES TO ASIA: When the big get bigger Australia’s international container trades are increasingly and irreversibly dominated by Asia. And despite regular overtures by potential new entrants, the routes to/from North & East Asia and South-East…...
Neptune Pacific swaps back tonnage
3+ week, 5+ day ago (175+ words) FOLLOWING completion of scheduled repairs to the 1,103 TEU NPDL Tahiti in Auckland the vessel will phase back into the AUSPAC service alongside partner Swire Shipping’s 1,368 TEU Takutai Chief. Consequently, Capitaine Tupaia will return from temporary AUSPAC deployment to NZPAC, with…...
Mixed results for Asian container lines
3+ week, 5+ day ago (76+ words) Daily Cargo News Mixed results for Asian container lines LEADING Asian carriers have mostly recorded dire first-half results but are hoping the second quarter recovery trend has put them on track for strong full-year results. Dale Crisp is a contributing…...