Lloyd's List DCN Latest News http://www.lloydslistdcn.com.au Breaking shipping, logistics, trade and transport news. daily 1 2009-07-06T15:39:03Z CBFCA sees merit in VTA container park stand http://www.lloydslistdcn.com.au/archive/2010/july/29/call-to-minimise-congestion-at-container-parks The Victorian Transport Association has found an ally in the debate over empty container parks, with the freight forwarders’ lobby group also calling on shipping lines to minimise congestion. No publisher sdavid Daily Top Stories 2010-07-29T01:02:25Z News Item Patrick, DP World enjoy a win over 'dual runs' http://www.lloydslistdcn.com.au/archive/2010/july/29/fremantle-operators-enjoy-a-win DP World and Patrick have had a win, with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission granting them interim authorisation to give preferential treatment to truck carriers undertaking 'dual runs' at the Port of Fremantle. No publisher sdavid Daily Top Stories 2010-07-29T01:03:05Z News Item Tug hits abandoned Gulf well in new incident http://www.lloydslistdcn.com.au/archive/2010/july/29/tug-hits-abandoned-gulf-well-oil-gushing A tug boat slammed into an abandoned well north of a bay already hit by crude from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, sending a plume of oil and gas spewing into the air on Tuesday. No publisher Lloyds List Daily Top Stories 2010-07-29T01:00:14Z News Item Owners use innovation to raise finance http://www.lloydslistdcn.com.au/archive/2010/july/29/welcome-finance-news-for-shipowners Even though there appears to be a slight thawing in shipping banks’ ability and willingness to lend to shipping, loan-to-value ratios remain restricted and owners still need to stump up large sums from other sources. No publisher Steve Matthews Daily Top Stories 2010-07-29T01:01:08Z News Item Grenade attack may have caused tanker explosion http://www.lloydslistdcn.com.au/archive/2010/july/29/grenade-may-have-caused-tanker-explosion A very large crude carrier operated by Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines was yesterday damaged by an external explosion in the Strait of Hormuz , with all initial indications pointing to a deliberate grenade attack. No publisher Colum Murphy and David Osler Daily Top Stories 2010-07-29T01:01:40Z News Item Coastal trading blow as WAN goes offshore http://www.lloydslistdcn.com.au/archive/2010/july/29/coastal-blow-as-wan-goes-offshore A substantial chunk of east-west coastal cargo will disappear following a decision by Western Australian Newspapers to source most of its newsprint requirements offshore. No publisher Dale Crisp Daily Top Stories 2010-07-29T01:03:40Z News Item Agility confirms launch of Bass Strait service http://www.lloydslistdcn.com.au/archive/2010/july/29/agility-confirms-bass-strait-service The 516-teu Hafentor is due to arrive in Melbourne tomorrow to begin preparations for the expected start of Agility Shipping’s new Melbourne-Bell Bay service next week. No publisher Dale Crisp Daily Top Stories 2010-07-29T01:04:15Z News Item Maersk to introduce heavy box surcharge http://www.lloydslistdcn.com.au/archive/2010/july/29/maersk-to-surcharge-heavy-boxes Maersk Line is to apply a ‘heavy-weight’ surcharge on all cargo originating from Europe, the Middle East and India destined for all calls in Australia and the Pacific Islands. No publisher Dale Crisp Daily Top Stories 2010-07-29T01:05:21Z News Item Shipping Australia takes aim at VTA stance on ECPs http://www.lloydslistdcn.com.au/archive/2010/july/28/differences-emerge-between-transport-groups Shipping Australia has taken a swipe at the Victorian Transport Association over its stance on the issue of operations at empty container parks. No publisher sdavid Daily Top Stories 2010-07-29T01:12:05Z News Item Heavy equipment imports dip to four-month low http://www.lloydslistdcn.com.au/archive/2010/july/28/heavy-equipment-imports-dip-to-four-month-low Shipments of heavy machinery to Australia fell to the lowest level in four months as a stall in infrastructure projects weighs on demand for road-making equipment. No publisher toevais Daily Top Stories 2010-07-28T02:56:08Z News Item National Trust opposes White Bay cruise terminal http://www.lloydslistdcn.com.au/archive/2010/july/28/national-trust-opposed-to-white-bay-cruise-terminal The National Trust of Australia (NTA) believes the move to build a permanent cruise passenger terminal at White Bay instead of Barangaroo makes little sense. No publisher toevais Daily Top Stories 2010-07-28T04:39:53Z News Item Geelong Ring Road to get $71m upgrade http://www.lloydslistdcn.com.au/archive/2010/july/28/ring-road-upgrade-to-benefit-truck-drivers Truck drivers are expected to be major beneficiaries of a $71m upgrade of the Geelong Ring Road, announced this week by federal and Victorian transport ministers Anthony Albanese and Tim Pallas. No publisher sdavid Daily Top Stories 2010-07-28T02:57:22Z News Item Ron Brent named aircraft noise ombudsman http://www.lloydslistdcn.com.au/archive/2010/july/28/ron-brent-named-aircraft-noise-ombudsman With the Federal election looming, the ban on noisy freight jets flying in and out of Australia’s major airports appears to have taken a step forward with the government this week appointing its first independent aircraft noise ombudsman. No publisher toevais Daily Top Stories 2010-07-28T02:57:55Z News Item Chinese operators put panamaxes into lay-up http://www.lloydslistdcn.com.au/archive/2010/july/28/chinese-operators-put-panamaxes-into-lay-up Chinese-controlled panamax bulk carriers are being withdrawn from the spot market and temporarily laid up in Asia as owners hold out for a more significant revival of daily rates. No publisher Liz McCarthy Daily Top Stories 2010-07-28T02:55:27Z News Item Melbourne dredging project under budget by $248m http://www.lloydslistdcn.com.au/archive/2010/july/28/dredging-program-under-budget The Port Phillip Bay channel deepening project was completed $248m under budget, according to Victorian premier John Brumby. No publisher sdavid Daily Top Stories 2010-07-28T02:56:46Z News Item