Record transit time shows how rail trumps sea freight says freight forwarder
DAVIES Turner’s Express China Rail Service set record transit times on their weekly rail import service for LCL cargoes from China. Head of supply chain services for Davies Turner...
VTA STATE CONFERENCE 2019: Manage freight to preserve liveability, says Button
FREIGHT Victoria chief executive Garry Button says effective management of freight is crucial in preserving Melbourne’s status as one of the world’s most liveable cities....
VTA STATE CONFERENCE 2019: Victorian Opposition infrastructure spokesman seeking to moderate port fee hikes
VICTORIAN opposition infrastructure spokesman David Davis says he will be working to moderate increased fees and charges at the Port of Melbourne that have arisen since...
VTA STATE CONFERENCE 2019: Infrastructure necessary to capitalise on trade deals, says Deputy PM
DEPUTY Prime Minister and infrastructure minister Michael McCormack says an effective regional supply chain is critical in order for Australia to take full advantage of Asian...
Truckies heartened by support for stopping port surcharges
A COMMITMENT by state Labor to stop “exorbitant” port charges has been welcomed by Road Freight New South Wales. Opposition leader Michael Daley and freight spokesperson Jodi...
Rail not a replacement for trucks, says Port of Melbourne exec
TRUCKS will remain crucial in the movement of freight despite efforts to boost tonnage carried via rail, executive general manager Port of Melbourne operations Caryn Anderson...
DPWA prepares for industrial action
STEVEDORE DPWA says it will seek to “minimise disruption” as the Maritime Union begins a wave of protected action at container terminals in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and...
BIFT will happen says Button
AN INTERMODAL freight terminal at the township of Beveridge north of Melbourne will happen, Freight Victoria chief executive Garry Button says. Speaking at an industry briefing at...
U-Freight Group attracts small business with quick logistics
AS THE small business start-up market booms, U-freight Group has developed a so-called e+ Solutions service that equips start-ups with comprehensive e-commerce logistics....
Inland Rail brings freight savings benefits, reports CSIRO
REGIONAL communities and farmers are set to be the winners from freight cost savings achieved through the Inland Rail, a new CSIRO transport cost study has revealed. CSIRO used...
Port heavy hitters set to gather in Townsville
HEAVY hitters from across the ports and maritime sector are set to travel to Townsville for the inaugural business and operational ports conference. Organised by Ports Australia,...
SEA ASIA 2019 to discuss key issues facing maritime
SEA Asia 2019, a major maritime and offshore conference and exhibition in Singapore, is set to host more than 15,000 delegates from more than 80 countries and regions this 9 – 11...
Government focus on Hobart roads welcomed by industry
A STATE government plan to fast track an investigation into Hobart traffic, revealed by Premier Will Hodgman in his State of State address, has been welcomed by industry. Premier...
Tenders sought for key Brissie bridge
TENDERS have been called for the detailed design for a new Centenary Bridge at Jindalee in western Brisbane. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the detailed design was...
Singapore maritime conference looks at future problems
More than 150 maritime industry professionals have flocked to Singapore for this week’s gathering of the Singapore branch of The Nautical Institute. The theme of the conference is...
