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Daily Cargo News provides the latest news covering the Australian shipping and maritime logistics industries
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Government boost to freight resilience
3+ day, 5+ hour 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
3+ day, 8+ 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…...
World Container Index – 10 September 2026
3+ day, 10+ 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…...
Global shipping volumes remain strong despite rising delays
3+ day, 12+ 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…...
Port state control cargo blitz begins
1+ week, 6+ 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
2+ week, 7+ hour 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, 3+ 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…...
Container confusion in Brisbane, but no evidence of mass redirection from ACFS
2+ week, 6+ 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…...
World Container Index – 20 August 2026
3+ week, 3+ 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, 3+ 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…...