ALC calls for stricter deadlines with Supply Chain Strategy
THE Australian Logistics Council says it is disappointed by the lack of hard deadlines in implementation plans presented by state and territory governments in connection with the...
ACCC and Glencore appeal Newcastle pricing ruling
A RULING by the Australian Competition Tribunal regarding the price that should be applied to coal ships accessing Port of Newcastle is being appealed by miner Glencore and the...
SCT founder special guest at anniversary event
FOUNDER and executive chairman of rail operator SCT, Peter Smith, will be the special guest at the company’s three-year anniversary event at its Logic Wodonga site....
Autocare Services new Brisbane facility now open
THE new facility of Autocare Services has been officially opened, located on Radar Street in the Port of Brisbane’s Port West industrial estate at Lytton. Autocare Services, part...
Port prepares for bigger cargoes
A KEY port in Europe has ramped up its container lifting capacity in an effort to prepare for increasing windfarm-related cargo. Lindø port of Odense, Denmark, recently placed an...
Qube launches legal action against Port of Newcastle
QUBE Holdings has taken legal action against the Port of Newcastle over who should own and operate quay-side cranes at one of the two dry bulk berths. Documents from Qube, seen by...
Digitalisation at the heart of DHL’s Strategy 2025
EXPRESS delivery provider DHL Express took the opportunity of the opening of its €123m state-of-the-art hub at Cologne-Bonn Aiport, to launch its Strategy 2025. DHL Express...
Minister announces digitalisation of ag exports
AUSTRALIAN agricultural and food producers will get an easier path into international markets with digitisation of export processes, agriculture minister Bridget McKenzie says....
Virgin Atlantic Cargo’s new A350-1000S take record loads
THE airline has so far taken delivery of three A350-1000s as part of Virgin Atlantic’s $4.4bn order for 12 A350s. A fourth aircraft will join the fleet in December followed by...
Export opportunities buoy farmers on AgDay
AS AUSTRALIA celebrates AgDay on 21 November, the export opportunities and challenges facing agriculture are at the forefront. Agriculture minister Bridget McKenzie said while...
2019 ALC Supply Chain Technology & Data Summit
A NUMBER of priority areas for “rapid action” have been identified in this week’s Australian Logistics Council 2019 Supply Chain Technology & Data Summit in Melbourne. Held on...
Construction lobby welcomes infrastructure funding
THE Civil Contractors Federation South Australia welcomed the announcement by the Prime Minister that there will be a $400m boost to SA’s road funding including bringing major...
DHL report finds optimism among Australian exporters
FINDINGS of the DHL Export Barometer 2019 reveal that 69% of Australian exporters are confident the coming 12 months will bring an increase in overseas orders for their business....
Panda takes to the air
A SPECIALLY-chartered aircraft was used to move a panda from the US to Chengdu in China. Four-year-old Bei Bei is moving from the Smithsonian National Zoo. Working together with...
Kuehne + Nagel continues acquisition trail in Europe
KUEHNE + NAGEL has announced the acquisition of the overland and logistics activities of Rotra, a company headquartered in the Netherlands with approximately 800 employees and a...
