Qube announces new containers business
A “DEDICATED team” focusing on container services including sales, hire and lease is how a new division of the Qube Logistics business has been described. The creation of the...
VTA backs owner driver legislation
INDUSTRY body the Victorian Transport Association has backed a bill introduced to the state parliament aimed at making work safer and fairer for owner drivers and forestry...
Ports Australia announces “three prong” election policy
PORTS Australia has announced a “three pronged policy platform” ahead of the federal election, aimed at highlighting the importance of ports to the nation’s future. “Australia is...
Maersk announces digital Ocean Customs Clearance
PROVIDING “timely and efficient” export and import declarations is the focus of A.P. Moller – Maersk’s new Ocean Customs Clearance platform. Maersk is now providing the Customs...
New Kalmar straddle carriers for Italian “mega port”
KALMAR has announced a larger order for straddle carriers from the Medcenter Container Terminal in Italy. The order for 32 diesel-electric straddle carriers is to service the...
Stop work meetings held at Port Botany
MARITIME Union wharfies had have held authorised stop work meetings at Port Botany as part of Held between 10am and 2pm on Wednesday 1 May, the meetings affected DPWA, Patrick and...
Union welcomes owner driver bill
LEGISLATIVE changes aimed at ensuring owner drivers get a decent wage have been introduced to the Victorian Parliament. The Bill was introduced by Treasurer and industrial...
Secon to build new freight hub in Melbourne’s west
SOLIDIFYING Secon Freight Logistics’ market position is the aim of a new logistics hub to be built in the suburb of Truganina in Melbourne’s west. The 21,000m2 facility (to be...
Enhanced supply chain a focus for ALC
WORKING with state and territory governments to ensure smooth supply chains should be a focus for whichever party forms government after 18 May, the Australian Logistics Council...
Road freight industry conference announced
A ONE-day conference highlighting latest developments and innovation in road transport is to be held in Brisbane this may. The NatRoad one-day conference is to be held from 14-15...
Kalmar continues electrification journey with empty container handler
AN ALL-electric empty container handler is being billed as the latest step by Kalmar towards its vision of offering an electric version of every product in its portfolio by 2021....
Blockchain benefits for ports highlighted
BLOCKCHAIN applications in the Port of Rotterdam are beginning to take shape, management says. The port has pioneered the so-called BlockLab, established by the Port of Rotterdam...
WiseTech acquires Swedish messaging solutions provider
WISETECH Global has announced the acquisition of Xware, a prominent Swedish messaging integration solutions provider. Xware’s messaging solution, xTrade, is designed to link...
New Infrastructure Australia boss gets to work
NEW chief executive of Infrastructure Australia, Romilly Madew AO, has officially begun work following her appointment back in January. Ms Madew recently received an Order of...
NatRoad supports calls for infrastructure investment focus
INDUSTRY body NATROAD has backed calls by economists to “splurge” on infrastructure. The topic gained traction in the national media late last week. “NatRoad especially supports...
