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Government boost to freight resilience
2+ day, 47+ min ago (138+ words) AN INCENTIVE program to shift more freight onto rail and strengthen Australia’s supply‑chain resilience, alongside a refreshed Freight Industry Reference Panel to guide future policy and investment, has been launched by the federal government. Allen is DCN's WA correspondent....
Why do fuel tankers sit offshore for months? The supply chain factors behind the wait
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…...
Global shipping volumes remain strong despite rising delays
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…...
Asian Bulk Logistics: Engage the latest part of a "grand plan"
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (127+ words) AT THE end of July Jakarta’s PT Asian Bulk Logistics completed the acquisition of a majority shareholding in the Engage Marine Group, first foreshadowed by Daily Cargo News on 27 March. Dale Crisp is a contributing editor at DCN and a…...
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…...
Pilbara Ports leading the world in decarbonisation says GMF
1+ week, 5+ day ago (94+ words) Daily Cargo News - Pilbara Ports leading the world in decarbonisation says GMF AUSTRALIA’S iron ore corridor leads the world in the global decarbonisation push according to the Global Maritime Forum’s (GMF) world-leading decarbonisation expert, Jesse Fahnestock. Allen is DCN's WA…...
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…...
Container rates diverge as typhoons pressure Asia shipping
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…...
Panama surcharges and port disruptions add to freight pressure
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…...
Redesigning cargo reporting for modern supply chains
3+ week, 4+ day ago (487+ words) INTERNATIONAL supply chains have transformed over the past two decades. Australia's cargo reporting framework has not kept pace. The current review provides an opportunity to redesign the regulatory model for the next generation of global supply chains. For more than…...