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...
Queensland government pledges money for infrastructure
THE Queensland government says it is spending up big on transport and roads projects around the state. Premier Anastacia Palaszczuk said during the next four years, her...
Truce reported in DPWA, union stoush
BARGAINING between DP World Australia and the CFMMEU is set to resume, with the stevedore reporting the union had ceased industrial action. “DPWA leadership welcomes the agreement...
Roz Shaw to speak on her rise at VTA women's lunch
TRANSPORT industry veteran Roz Shaw has been confirmed as guest speaker at the Victorian Transport Association Annual Women’s Lunch on Friday 12 April. Ms Shaw has had a long...
Electric vehicles on Toll’s Japanese fleet spark excitement
TOLL Group has announced it has taken possession of two new electric vehicles for its Japanese fleet, as part of its Toll Express Japan operation. Built by Daimler Trucks, the...
Patrick invests in new straddle carriers
WATERFRONT technology provider Kalmar is set to supply 12 diesel-electric straddle carriers to Patrick Terminals over the year to come. The order, which comprises eight automated...
Changes for NatRoad as Thornley resigns
NATIONAL Road Transport Association president Allan Thornley has announced his resignation after almost a decade in the job. Mr Thornley says it is time to concentrate on his own...
Hamburg Süd completes sale of dry bulk subsidiaries
SHIPPING giant Hamburg Süd has announced it has closed the sale of its dry bulk subsidiaries to The China Navigation Company. The transfer of the businesses Rudolf A. Oetker and...
