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Dairy supply chain money to help keep freight mooving
SOME $37.7m in government money for the Dairy Supply Chain Road Upgrades is set to boost productivity and freight network sustainability, the Victorian Transport Association says....
Overseas markets have producers feeling bullish
DEMAND from overseas markets is driving producer confidence across Australia’s grassfed beef sector. That is the key finding of the latest Beef Producers Intentions Survey (BPIS)...
DHL Group pushes sustainability credentials
DHL GROUP says it has marked key milestones towards decarbonisation meeting the objectives of its sustainability roadmap announced last year. The initiative includes sustainable...
Cargo crime becoming more sophisticated, insurers say
CARGO crime is changing rapidly, with criminals increasingly sophisticated in a digital world, analysts say. The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) and the Transported...
Busiest berths get a boost at Townsville
STRENGTHENING trade and supply chains in North Queensland was the aim of upgrades to berths three and four at Port of Townsville that were completed recently. According to a joint...
Mount Isa rail line reopens after flood recovery
A RECOVERY effort on the Mount Isa rail line has been completed, restoring freight connections between northwest Queensland and the Port of Townsville. According to Queensland...
Authorities investigate dozer tragedy in port precinct
WORKPLACE Health and Safety Queensland are investigating a fatal incident at the Port of Brisbane precinct that led to the death of a worker. The incident occurred early on Friday...
BESS cargo shipped from China to Newcastle
SOME 192 units of UN3480 lithium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) cargo have been successfully shipped from Taicang in China to Newcastle in Australia. The BESS cargo was...
Research highlights “strategic divide” between supply chain management levels
NEW research from consultancy Prological has revealed “a distinct divide” in the Australian supply chain sector between senior executives prioritising future growth and middle...
Ag exports tipped to moderate as China caps beef volumes
GROWTH rates for Australian agricultural exports are tipped to slow during 2026, due in part to the changing dynamics of global trade. That was the view of the latest quarterly...
Vic freight minister to open industry conference
PORTS and freight minister Melissa Horne is to open the State Conference for the Victorian Transport Association (VTA) in March. Ms Horne is to deliver the opening keynote...
Freight forwarder seeks to raise money for those impacted by floods and fires
RECENT bushfires and floods have prompted action by freight forwarder Globelink International which is seeking to raise money for those impacted. Managing director Jacqui McCombie...
Master Code promotes heavy vehicle safety
A “PRACTICAL industry-driven guide designed to support safer heavy vehicle operations”, is how the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has described its new 2026 Master Code....
Infrastructure Australia commissioner honoured
SIGNIFICANT service to the transport and infrastructure sectors has earned Gillian Miles a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) title. Dr Miles, a commissioner for Infrastructure...
Michael Kelly "in shock" after Australia Day honour
MARINE pilot Michael Kelly says he is "in shock" after earning the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). Captain Kelly was recognised in the 2026 Australia Day honours for...
