Ground broken at Glebe Island multi-user facility
THE first sod has been turned at the new multi-user facility being developed by the Port Authority of New South Wales at Glebe Island. “This first sod turning marks an important...
DHL Express’ unveils new Sydney service centre
LOCATED within the Goodman Airgate Business Park in Mascot, DHL Express Australia’s new service centre is well positioned for access to Sydney Airport and key arterial...
Urgent actions to address invasive pest
THE Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment will commence the first phase of its plan to combat the khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) on 3 September. The Freight &...
Blueprint to boost heavy vehicle productivity
EXPANDING networks and reducing the need for access permits will continue to boost freight efficiency according to a productivity blueprint released by the National Heavy Vehicle...
Ports of Auckland to implement Containerchain solution
PORTS of Auckland, has signed a 10-year contract to implement the Containerchain Terminal Solution, consisting of its notifications vehicle booking system and eGate/Driver...
Global groups collaborate on better container safety
FIVE industry groups and associations are co-operating on a range of activities to further the adoption and implementation of crucial safety practices throughout the global supply...
Endeavour Voyage exhibition extended over summer
THE groundbreaking Endeavour Voyage: The Untold Stories of Cook and the First Australians exhibition showcases Indigenous perspectives of those living on the east coast of...
Port of Tauranga results show resilience
PORT of Tauranga, New Zealand’s largest port, has reported group net profit after tax of $90m on 24.8m tonnes of trade. Despite the ongoing disruption caused by the COVID-19...
Blockchain to give Aussie dairy competitive edge
MINISTER for agriculture David Littleproud has announced the first phase of a Blockchain and Traceability Framework for Australian dairy farmers. The project delivers on an...
BBC Chartering moves crane between ports [WITH VIDEO]
HEAVY lift and breakbulk specialist carrier BBC Chartering Australia recently completed an unusual job in South Australia. The company moved a used Gottwald Mobile Harbour Crane...
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U-Freight still sees project activity for airline repair
HONG KONG-based freight forwarder and logistics company, U-Freight says that while the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant reduction in movements of...
National freight data hub options paper released
THE government has released an Options Paper in line with its $5.2m investment in a National Freight Data Hub including the creation of a prototype website. Deputy Prime Minister...
Containers on the move at Mackay Port [WITH VIDEO]
THE Port of Mackay has been instrumental in shipping 300 containers as part of a project to decommission a trestle and conveyor from Hay Point Coal Terminal. It has released a...
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VTA welcomes asymptomatic COVID testing for drivers
THE Victorian government is now allowing heavy vehicle drivers to get tested for COVID-19 irrespective of whether they show symptoms. Freight Victoria issued the new guidance,...
QLD government commits to Bowen Basin gas study
THE minerals sector has commended the Queensland government’s decision to invest $5m in a concept study to investigate the feasibility and options for a new transmission pipeline...
