Toll’s “cautious approach” following cyberattack
TOLL Group says it is progressively reactivating full parcels booking and tracking portal services, following the recent high profile cyberattack. “Having prioritised...
First portal slewing crane commences work in the US
THE first rail mounted gantry harbour crane has commenced operation in the United States, after its recent delivery by manufacturer Liebherr Maritime Cranes. The customer North...
Wiseway Logistics approved for Wuhan mercy dash
WISEWAY Logistics says it has received permission from the Chinese government to charter a freighter aircraft to fly humanitarian aid into the city of Wuhan. Wuhan is the...
Victorian rail incident investigated
THE Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating a Pacific National train derailment and subsequent impact with a V/Line train at Barnawartha, Victoria, in late January....
VTA releases provisional program for State Conference 2020
THE Victorian Transport Association has released the provisional program for the State Conference 2020, to be held from 1-3 March at Silverwater Resort, Phillip Island. The...
TWU appeals to minister to meet “under-employed” workers
THE Transport Workers’ Union has issued a statement appealing to industrial relations minister Christian Porter, to meet with Jetstar workers. The union wrote to the minister at...
TAPA launches new security standards to stop global cargo theft
THE Transported Asset Protection Association has launched “the most comprehensive industry security standards in its 23-year history” to help protect freight facilities and...
Hyundai Merchant Marine Australia joins Shipping Australia
INDUSTRY body Shipping Australia has welcomed Hyundai Merchant Marine Australia as a full voting member. HMM Australia is part of Korean logistics giant Hyundai Merchant Marine....
Flinders Ports CEO to speak at Adelaide lunch
FLINDERS Port Holdings chief executive Stewart Lammin has been confirmed as guest speaker at the first International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (Australia) lunch for...
A.P. Moller-Maersk appoints new CFO
A.P. Moller-Maersk has announced its appointment of chief financial officer as Patrick Jany who is also a member of the executive board. Mr Jany who is a German citizen, has had...
ARA new Young Leaders Advisory Board
THE Australasian Railway Association has appointed four new members to its Young Leaders Advisory Board and two reserve members. The new appointees are: Jane Gillespie, senior...
Feedlot expansion set to boost Darling Downs’ export task
EXPANSION works at Mort & Co’s beef feedlot in the Darling Downs are set to help efforts to help boost efforts to export more meat overseas. Mort & Co is at Grassdale, west of...
Port of Townsville to Mt Isa connection restored
THE Townsville – Mt Isa rail line is back in business following a two-week closure due to heavy flooding. A train left Townsville on Monday night after crews certified it was safe...
Victorian roads minister launches driver safety award
VICTORIAN roads and road safety minister Jaala Pulford has launched a new recognition program for the transport sector acknowledging and rewarding heavy vehicle operators and...
Capbreton goes green with all-electric passenger ferry
THE popular holiday destination of Capbreton on the Atlantic coast of France saw its first all-electric passenger ferry go into service last year, replacing an older...
