Townsville to expand Channel Upgrade workforce
NINE new positions are being created at the Port of Townsville to work across a range of areas on the port’s Channel Upgrade project. The latest recruitment will contribute to a...
NatRoad enforcement approach “vital”
A REVIEW and restructure of the Heavy Vehicle National law has been recommended by the National Road Transport Association. The NRTA has lodged a submission with the National...
Minister pushes case for Port of Melbourne rail
FREIGHT minister for Victoria Melissa Horne says the government is determined to reverse the decline in the proportion of freight moved by rail in the Port of Melbourne precinct....
Election a chance to move on infrastructure: Ports Australia
PORTS Australia chief executive Mike Gallacher says the federal election result provides the government with an opportunity to improve national freight and infrastructure. The...
ALC applauds Tassie infrastructure investment
A TRANSPORT infrastructure investment program of $1.6bn in the Tasmanian state budget has been welcomed by the Australian Logistics Council. The budget is being handed down this...
Container exhibition comes to Narrabri
AN EXHIBITION highlighting the role of containers in international trade has reached the sleepy town of Narrabri in northern New South Wales. The exhibition, hosted by Narrabri...
Second boring machine discharged at East Swanson
A SECOND tunnel boring machine to be used on the West Gate Tunnel has been discharged at Patrick Terminal’s East Swanson Dock in Melbourne. The machine, named Vida, is follows...
Port of Townsville set to get a fertiliser export boost
A FERTILISER mine near the North Queensland town of Charters Towers is set to boost bulk exports through the Port of Townsville. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has...
Industry body brings together road planners
WESTERN Road Federation is bringing together a range of experts for a forum in June early next month. The aim is to discuss and deal with key issues affecting trucking and road...
AFIF conference set to begin
HEAVY hitters from government and industry will gather at Essendon Fields, Melbourne this week for the Australian Federation of International Forwarders National Conference. To be...
Albanese closer to leadership after Bowen withdraws
LABOR infrastructure spokesman Anthony Albanese is set to lead the party in opposition, after Chris Bowen confirmed he would not run. Mr Bowen said while he had strong support in...
Coal is cool says Queensland Premier
QUEENSLAND Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has used a trip to Hay Point Coal Terminal in Queensland to highlight the economic benefits of the resources sector. She also called for...
Galbraith appointed new Royal Wolf executive GM
NEW Royal Wolf Australasia executive general manager Audrey Galbraith is set to make safety a high priority during her time at the helm. Ms Galbraith has just taken on the key...
Zircon shipments get the green light
TESTS done on zircon indicate the sand is not corrosive to metal and can be safely shipped, the Zircon Industry Association says. The conclusion was on the basis of zircon being...
Albanese set to contest Labor leadership
OPPOSITION infrastructure spokesman Anthony Albanese is set to contest the leadership of the Australian Labor Party following Saturday’s shattering election loss. He is to face...
