Company praises "prompt" action after Brisbane forklift fire
AN INVESTIGATION is underway in Queensland after a fire broke out among shipping containers at a commercial site in the Brisbane suburb of Hemmant. ABC reported a forklift caught...
OPINION: From risk to root cause - a smarter approach to driver safety
THE SAFETY of drivers and other road users remains a major concern for fleet managers, with human error estimated to contribute to as many as 90% of road traffic collisions in...
ALC sets six supply chain priorities for Victorian election
THE AUSTRALIAN Logistics Council (ALC) is asking every party contesting the Victorian election to commit to six practical priorities that would strengthen the state's supply...
Rail realignment call after Kalgoorlie freight train incident
A DOUBLE‑stacked intermodal freight train has struck a bridge on the outskirts of Kalgoorlie‑Boulder, damaging several containers and disrupting both freight and passenger...
GV Link precinct strengthens regional freight connections
CONSTRUCTION of the Goulburn Valley Link Freight Precinct has been completed, following a $22.5 million upgrade aimed at improving freight efficiency and supporting economic...
FLCWA maps freight futures in new scenario workshop
THE FREIGHT and Logistics Council of Western Australia (FLCWA) has outlined a set of strategic priorities for the state’s freight network following a scenario‑planning workshop...
Port of Brisbane facility achieves six-star Green Star rating
THE NEW Electrolux Distribution and Experience Centre at Port of Brisbane's Port West Industrial Estate Stage 2 has achieved a six-star Green Star rating, the highest available...
Disruption now a constant, WiseTech’s Zubin Appoo says
GLOBAL supply chains are undergoing a fundamental redesign as the pace of change accelerates, WiseTech chief executive Zubin Appoo says. Speaking at the 2026 Australia & New...
Qube makes an AI play
SYDNEY software company Clear.ai has announced what it says is the “successful transformation” of Qube Global’s freight forwarding business via the deployment of Clear.ai’s...
New head for Victoria’s Department of Transport and Planning
VICTORIA’s Department of Transport and Planning has a new chief, with the current Deputy Secretary of Transport Services Fiona Adamson elevated to the leadership position. Ms...
Milestone year for WiseTech
WISETECH Global says FY26 marked one of its most significant years of operational progress, with major advances in product integration, compliance technology and...
VTA calls for “practical freight reform”
STRENGTHENING freight productivity and supporting the logistics sector are among the 2026 Victorian State Election Policy Priorities released by a key industry group. The...
ASCLA session connects industry leaders with future talent
MEMBERS of the supply chain and logistics community gathered at The Wharf Hotel in Melbourne last week for an event hosted by The Australasian Supply Chain and Logistics...
RAIL: Rail freight in Australia... the stakes get higher
Australia’s rail freight future depends on fixing infrastructure gaps, boosting resilience and expanding intermodal links as new technology and cleaner fuels vie with road...
Container confusion in Brisbane, but no evidence of mass redirection from ACFS
ACFS Port Logistics managing director Terry Tzaneros says a recapitalisation process for the beleaguered business is “progressing well, describing “term sheet approval” on a...
