Focus on grain transport safety
ENSURING this year’s bumper harvest makes it safely to market is the focus of a joint Transport for NSW, National Heavy Vehicle Regulator and NSW Police compliance operation....
Investigation planned following Newcastle waterfront cat cull
PORT of Newcastle has promised an investigation following a controversial attempted cull of the cats living at the Stockton breakwall. Community groups reported late last week...
'Yarn in the yard' to support the health of drivers
ASSISTANT Minister for road safety and freight transport, Scott Buchholz attended Frasers Livestock Transport’s third annual "Yarn in the Yard" at its Warwick depot – an...
Doug Anthony remembered for his passion for trade
A MAN of significant conviction who expanded trade with Japan and China is how the late Doug Anthony has been remembered. The former deputy prime minister and National...
Federal government invests $44m into Narrabri to Turrawan rail upgrade
INDUSTRY body the Australian Logistics Council has welcomed the government’s announcement it will invest $44.7m for the Australian Rail Track Corporation to upgrade 35km of the...
Senate releases report into shipping industry
THE Senate has released a report into the policy, regulatory, taxation, administrative and funding priorities for Australian shipping. The report was prepared for the Rural and...
Fear of parcel theft influences method of delivery
THERE’S a wave of piracy hitting Australian homes that has got the population worried. According to parcel collection network Hubbed, some 58% of Australians worry about their...
Hutchison on the back foot with “appalling landside service” claims
STEVEDORE Hutchison Container Terminals has defended its performance record following claims it has been caught short during the peak season freight surge. Container Transport...
Safety recommendations following freight train derailment
THE importance of rail safety systems has been emphasised following a freight train derailment in northern Victoria early last year. On 21 January 2019, a freight train with two...
Government thanks the freight and logistics sector
AS the year draws to a close Assistant Minister for road safety and freight transport Scott Buchholz, on behalf of the government, has thanked workers in the domestic freight...
Newcastle seeks mobile harbour crane EOIs
PORT of Newcastle has called for expressions of interest for the supply of two mobile harbour cranes as part of what management says is a “long-term diversification program”. The...
Commonwealth announces “rescue package" for Murray Basin Freight Rail Project
THE federal government has announced a $200.2m “rescue package” for the Victorian Murray Basin Freight Rail network. Deputy PM and infrastructure minister Michael McCormack said...
Littleproud speaks on China stoush
AGRICULTURE minister David Littleproud says there is “mounting evidence” sanctions imposed on Australia by China have more to do with geopolitics than trade. Speaking to CNBC, Mr...
Conductive coating research underway
A NEW $445,000 Australian Research Council Discovery Project led by Flinders University College of Science and Engineering experts is set to expand research into finding better...
Port of Townsville unveils sustainability vision for 2050
SINCE its establishment in 1864, the Port of Townsville has served the people and industries of northern Queensland and been a major driver in creating jobs and economic growth in...
