Record infrastructure spend a positive: report
BUSINESS investment is set to accelerate in the years ahead, as reported in the quarterly investment monitor from Deloitte Access Economics. But, partly due to slower economic...
Ports of Auckland opens new Waikato Freight Hub
NEW Zealand's transport minister Phil Twyford, on 3 May, opened Ports of Auckland's new inland port just north of Hamilton. The freight hub is located in Waikato, one of New...
China trade mission to strengthen QLD food and beverage exports
A RANGE of businesses from beef producers to beer makers are to take part in a trade mission to Hong Kong and China led by Queensland agriculture minister Mark Furner. Mr Furner...
Carnival reveals name of "thrilling" new waterslide
A WOMAN from Cooranbong in New South Wales has beaten more than 3000 entries to be crowned the most creative entry in a competition to name Carnival Cruise Line’s new waterslide....
New Kalmar straddle carriers for Italian “mega port”
KALMAR has announced a larger order for straddle carriers from the Medcenter Container Terminal in Italy. The order for 32 diesel-electric straddle carriers is to service the...
Illegal foreign fishing vessel apprehended north of Gove
THE Australian Fisheries Management Authority in partnership with the Australian Border Force have apprehended a vessel about 170nm north of Gove. Late last month, the Indonesian...
Road freight industry conference announced
A ONE-day conference highlighting latest developments and innovation in road transport is to be held in Brisbane this may. The NatRoad one-day conference is to be held from 14-15...
Kalmar continues electrification journey with empty container handler
AN ALL-electric empty container handler is being billed as the latest step by Kalmar towards its vision of offering an electric version of every product in its portfolio by 2021....
New LNG supply in NSW moves a step closer
AUSTRALIAN Industrial Energy can now finalise supply contracts with industrial customers of its new liquefied natural gas terminal after the project received development consent...
NatRoad supports calls for infrastructure investment focus
INDUSTRY body NATROAD has backed calls by economists to “splurge” on infrastructure. The topic gained traction in the national media late last week. “NatRoad especially supports...
LINX further invests in automotive business
LINX Cargo Care Group has invested in the future of its Autocare Services business via the acquisition of the remaining minority shareholding from its joint venture partner, NYK...
Wayfinder offers first courses in Sydney and Melbourne
AN INDUSTRY partnership initiative, led by the Centre for Supply Chain and Logistics at Deakin University, is now moving into the next stage of its agenda to increase the number...
Government funding withdrawn for Newcastle cruise terminal
The Port of Newcastle says it is disappointed funding previously slated for its new cruise ship terminal will no longer be available from Infrastructure Australia. Port of...
Mobile harbour cranes boost bauxite operation
A FLEET of specially-designed and durable Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbour Cranes is being used by shipping and logistics company, Winning International Group. The cranes play...
QLD Premier drums up British trade interest
QUEENSLAND Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has met leading Britain-based investors on the last leg of her 11-day trade mission to the United Arab Emirates, Germany and the United...
