Delegates boost skills via biosecurity briefing
A SERIES of events aimed at boosting compliance in the movement of goods across the Australian border began last week in Sydney. The Freight and Trade Alliance began its series of...
“Trust builds value” the message from grain conference
INCREASING trust across the supply chain was the key theme of the inaugural Australian Grain Industry Logistics Conference, held in Melbourne this month. Delegates heard how...
Tongan delegation welcomed to Newcastle
GAINING insight into the operations of the mighty Port of Newcastle was the aim of a delegation from Ports Authority Tonga who visited the Hunter region recently. Included in the...
Kiwi logistics estate to gain meat processing facility
PROPERTY group LOGOS has announced it is developing a NZ$100m meat processing facility at its Wiri Logistics Estate in Auckland for Hilton Foods New Zealand. The site is said to...
LINX CEO to talk supply chains at ICHCA lunch
LINX Cargo Group chief executive Anthony Jones is to be guest speaker at a lunch in Sydney next month, hosted by the International Cargo Handling Coordination Association of...
Fiesta for TecPlata
A GRAND new container terminal in the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires has been officially opened by regional dignitaries. The opening of TecPlata, based in Puerto de La Plata,...
BREXIT delayed
BRITAIN and the European Union have agreed to delay Brexit until October 31, international agencies have reported. This is expected to give negotiators on both sides more time to...
Mental health in the spotlight as part of rail initiative
THIS week marks the fifth annual Rail R U OK?Day, an industry event inspiring rail employees across Australia and New Zealand to look out for one another’s mental health. Partners...
Protected action set to hit Hutchison’s Sydney and Brisbane terminals
HUTCHISON terminals in Sydney and Brisbane are set to be hit with protected industrial action as part of a CFMMEU campaign against what it sees as company attempts to cut working...
K Line’s new ro-ro arriving down under
JAPANESE carrier K-Line’s new ro-ro ship, Niagara Highway V1 (IMO 9832638), is currently making its maiden voyage around Australia. This follows its recent delivery from Imabari...
DSV set to buy Panalpina as part of giant logistics deal
DANISH logistics giant DSV is set to buy Swiss forwarder Panalpina as part of a deal estimated at US$4.6bn. Under the deal, the new entity is expected to become one of the world’s...
Bridges a priority, says NatRoad in budget submission
MORE money for bridges is a priority, industry body NatRoad says. The 2019-20 NatRoad Pre-Budget submission backed the Australian government’s Bridges Renewal Program. Chief...
Vegan protests slammed
A PROTEST which shut down a key intersection in Melbourne CBD has been condemned by a leading industry group. The demonstration at the corner of Flinders and Swanston Streets...
Commonwealth commits to national freight data hub
A NATIONAL freight data hub is set to be created in order to provide industry and government with better and more transparent information. In a joint statement, urban...
IMG and Qube agree to WA deal
INTERMODAL Group and Qube Logistics have agreed to team up in Western Australia in order to leverage container freight capability. IMG currently operates North Quay Rail Terminal...
