Liebherr maritime cranes reach another milestone
LIEBHERR handed over the 100th Liebherr mobile harbour crane, a new LHM 600, to the Spanish customer Maritima del Principado in Gijón. Spain is now the third country in the world,...
NZ airport handling systems company sold
A FRENCH provider of automated turnkey solutions for airport and logistics markets has acquired New Zealand airport baggage and parcel handling systems company Glidepath....
Secon celebrates half century
SECON Freight Logistics marked its 50th anniversary with a recent gala dinner at Encore in the Melbourne suburb of St Kilda. The event also marked the launch of a new book...
Productivity Commission transport report praised
THE Australian Logistics Council has welcomed the Productivity Commission’s Draft Report on National Transport Regulatory Reform released this week, showing the need for better...
Rail a focus of Port of Melbourne 30-year strategy
GETTING more freight on to rail is a key theme of the Port of Melbourne 30-year Port Development Strategy 2050 that has this week been released for consultation. Chief executive...
Port of Melbourne strategy welcomed
THE Port of Melbourne Port Delivery Strategy 2050 has been welcomed by a prominent industry group. The PDS was released this week with the document focusing heavily upon rail....
Maurice James to speak at lunch gathering
QUBE Holdings managing director Maurice James will be guest speaker at a lunch in Melbourne on Tuesday December 10. Mr James has more than 30 years ‘experience in the engineering,...
Heavy vehicle safety the focus of funding applications
THE National Heavy Vehicle Regulator is calling for funding applications for programs that improve heavy vehicle safety on Australian roads. Deputy Prime Minister and...
Simon Atkinson appointed to lead Department of Infrastructure
SIMON Atkinson has been confirmed as the new secretary of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport Cities and Regional Development. The appointment has earned praise from...
Tokyo to join Virgin Australia’s cargo network
FROM March next year, Virgin Australia will operate a daily service between Brisbane and Tokyo-Haneda, with management pushing the benefits for freight. Cargo space on the new...
ICTSI efforts to end human trafficking recognised
INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services’ initiative supporting the global fight against modern slavery has been cited as one of the outstanding corporate sustainability efforts...
Regulator concerned over Moorebank access
PROMINENCE and likely growth of Moorebank Intermodal Terminal raises the prospect of misuse of market power by Sydney Intermodal Terminal Alliance, the Australian Competition and...
ACCC report highlights need for landside investment: VTA
CONFIRMATION infrastructure charges represent a growing proportion of stevedore revenues have prompted calls for greater landside investment by the waterfront operators. The...
Rise in demand for Australian fresh fruit to the Philippines
DUE to more flight options – 33 per week – local importers in the Philipppines are now more able to bring in fresh fruit via air freight from Australia. Air freight is especially...
Weakening economy slows stevedoring demand
A WEAKENING economy and strong competition between stevedores are key themes of the latest Container Stevedoring Monitoring Report. The report is prepared by the Australian...
