2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (342+ words) The sight of fuel tankers sitting offshore for extended periods can look unusual from outside the industry, particularly when the vessels may be accruing significant costs while they wait. But the underlying supply-chain picture is more complicated. In May 2026, the…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (450+ words) EVERY day this week felt like a Monday. Not sure if it was the same in your world, but I’m very happy to see this week over! Let’s leave the week behind and take a look at what’s been happening…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (1068+ words) For experienced mariners, a career at sea can open the door to many different pathways — and for three North Queensland Bulk Ports (NQBP) marine pilots, the journey eventually led them from the ship to the shore. Now, NQBP is offering…...

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,…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (308+ words) Judging by this week in shipping, it seems the industry has been following much the same game plan. Drewry’s World Container Index fell 1% this week, with rates easing across both the Transpacific and Asia-Europe trades. The slight easing comes as…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (97+ words) Daily Cargo News National roadmap for maritime decarbonisation unveiled THE FEDERAL government has released its Maritime Emissions Reduction National Action Plan (MERNAP), setting out a long-term roadmap to reduce emissions across Australia's maritime sector while supporting industry growth, jobs and…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (119+ words) Daily Cargo News - Container confusion in Brisbane, but no evidence of mass redirection from ACFS ACFS Port Logistics managing director Terry Tzaneros says a recapitalisation process for the beleaguered business is “progressing well, describing “term sheet approval” on a portion…...

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, 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…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (249+ words) THIS week was another reminder that the freight and logistics industry is never dull. Hope you manage to get through Friday unscathed, and without an importer being upset that their cargo is delayed… again. Globally, container markets remain firm, with…...