Disruption warning for Adelaide over security rates and conditions
ADELAIDE Airport could face disruption to passenger travel in coming weeks if rates and conditions of security workers are cut, the Transport Workers Union says. This follows a...
Kirk the new captain of ALC
FORMER soldier, journalist and diplomat Kirk Coningham has been announced as the new chief executive of the Australian Logistics Council. He replaces Lachlan Benson who has filled...
Rhenus looks to intra-Asia Push
LOGISTICS services provider Rhenus Asia-Pacific says it is looking to expand its intra-Asia presence. This follows the recent opening of an office in New Zealand with a view to...
Tunnel boring machine shipped to Melbourne
A CARGO ship named Caribbean Harmony transported the first of the West Gate Tunnel project's two tunnel boring machines into Melbourne late last week. The TBM was shipped from...
Autonomous trains deployed in Pilbara
BIG miner Rio Tinto is optimistic about the future of autonomous trains following their deployment in the Pilbara. Rio Tinto says it has successfully deployed AutoHaul, a $940m...
OPINION: Stevedore infrastructure charges proceed despite opposition
DP WORLD Australia has proceeded with higher landside Infrastructure Charges from 1 January 2019 despite significant opposition from the landside container logistics sector....
Ceremony held for New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor
A LAUNCHING ceremony has been held on Hainan for the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor. The launching ceremony of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor and COSCO...
Macca excited over ‘beef road’ potential
DEPUTY Prime Minister and infrastructure minister Michael McCormack has announced the completion of $3.22m in road sealing works as a step in unlocking growth for Northern...
ALC highlights benefits of Master Code
AUSTRALIAN Logistics Council interim chief executive Lachlan Benson says an industry-wide Master Code for heavy vehicle safety is an important step for the whole industry. The...
New logistics centre in Perth slated for completion next month
A $30m distribution centre is due to be opened in the Perth Suburb of Kenwick by the Australian logistics and transport firm Northline. The facility will be able to facilitate...
Davies Turner restructures China Rail operation
BRITISH freight forwarder Davies Turner has announced changes to its fixed-day, weekly rail import service for less-than-container-load cargoes from China. This follows...
Kalmar forklifts help ensure drilling continues in extreme weather
LOGISTICS equipment company Kalmar has delivered 18 forklift trucks to Algerian drilling contractor Entreprise Nationale des Travaux aux Puits (ENTP). Kalmar is to support ENTP...
Ground broken for construction of Inland Rail
DEPUTY Prime Minister Michael McCormack has turned the first sod in construction of the Inland Railway. Mr McCormack marked the ceremonial start of construction at a site in...
Global logistics business acquires an air cargo operation
FREIGHT forwarding and logistics chain specialist Ligentia Group has announced the acquisition of Air & Cargo Services Ltd. The deal sees Ligentia provide a home to Air & Cargo...
Inland Rail on track with indigenous participation
A NEW plan is being put into place to ensure indigenous communities can share ongoing employment opportunities of the rail track roll out and operations. The Inland Rail...
