3+ day, 13+ 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…...

4+ day, 49+ min 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   (726+ words) FUNDAMENTAL elements of professional pilotage were focal points for the third Pacific Maritime Pilots Conference & Workshop, held in Nuku’alofa, Tonga between 3 and 6 August. Hosted by the Pacific Pilots Training Group (PPTG) in conjunction with the Ports Authority of Tonga, the…...

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…...

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…...

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…...

3+ week, 3+ 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…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (357+ words) IT IS not uncommon for private citizens to be involved in resolving conflicts between nations. At one time, Scandinavians were often the ‘go-to’ guys. Closer to home, the UN-appointed Peter Galbraith negotiated the split of oil and gas revenue between…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (365+ words) IN THE Middle East, uncrewed maritime systems are supporting continuous national surveillance operations in extreme heat, high salinity, congested waters and a complex security environment. Since August last year, Ocean Infinity's operations have been running around the clock in live…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (221+ words) THE MARITIME Services award is one of the night's anticipated awards, recognising those businesses or individuals that have shown ongoing true service to the industry, making a difference to the world in which we work. Nominations sometimes show decades of…...