1+ week, 5+ day ago   (313+ words) LLOYD’S Register (LR) has won an $11 million contract from Austal Defence Australia to provide naval classification services for the Australian Army’s Landing Craft Medium (LCM) program, strengthening the classification society’s role in Australia’s expanding sovereign shipbuilding sector. Under the agreement,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (82+ words) Daily Cargo News Tauranga profit up 23% for new record PORT of Tauranga has claimed a record underlying profit for the year ended 30 June 2026 following what it says was a range of successful yield, cost and productivity initiatives. Dale Crisp is…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (873+ words) THE BALTIC Dry Index (BDI) ended last week at 2,841 points for 21 August 2026, down from 14th August's figure of 2863. MEG LR1s moved higher this week. The TC5 55kt MEG/Japan index rose 44.38 points to WS565.63, reflecting firmer sentiment in the region. A run west on TC8, 65kt MEG…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (62+ words) Daily Cargo News FORMER ANL managing director Shane Walden has joined wholesale forwarder AGS World Transport as chief executive officer, effective today [18 August]. Dale Crisp is a contributing editor at DCN and a distinguished maritime journalist and commentator with a…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (448+ words) DEMAND for natural fabrics over synthetic fibres bodes well for the international cotton trade, according to Australian Cotton Shippers’ Association chief executive Jules Willis. Ms Willis was speaking after the Australian Cotton Conference on the Gold Coast, a biannual trade…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (80+ words) thedcn.com.au - Maersk latest to raise guidance after strong Q2 AP MOLLER-Maersk has updated its full-year 2026 financial guidance on the back of second-quarter performance and what it says is improved visibility for the remainder of the year. Dale Crisp is…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (139+ words) Daily Cargo News Wallenius Wilhelmsen ‘sold out’, Höegh ‘fully utilised’ LEADING Scandinavian PCTC/ro-ro operators Wallenius Wilhelmsen and Höegh Autoliners are basking in unprecedented vehicle trade demand, according to their latest financial postings. Dale Crisp is a contributing editor at…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (95+ words) Daily Cargo News - Hanwha launches US$1.2 billion bid for Austal USA SOUTH Korea’s Hanwha Group has submitted a non‑binding proposal to acquire Austal USA in a deal valued between US$1.05 billion and US$1.20bn. Allen is DCN's WA correspondent. He…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (72+ words) Daily Cargo News - Lloyd’s Register expands APAC offshore expertise with NOPSEMA hire COMPLIANCE and consultancy services provider, Lloyd’s Register (LR) has appointed Wouter Pattynama as executive client solutions manager, offshore, as it expands its offshore energy expertise and support for…...