Inland Rail doubles up
TEN OF THE TWELVE Inland Rail enhancement sites on the Beveridge to Albury (B2A) section are now able to accommodate double-stacked trains, as the project makes strong progress on...
Safety risks highlighted as regulator suspends rail freight operator
A DECISION to suspend the accreditation of Southern Shorthaul Railroad (SSR) was based around safety concerns, the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) says. In a...
Navigating 2026: The middle chooses a side
THE LOADSTAR’S newly published State of AI in Supply Chain survey, run across more than 200 executives worldwide, puts a number on where competitive advantage is heading: 65.8%...
Chinese companies prioritise supply chain resilience, DP World reports
CHINA’S next trade advantage will occur from resilience and adaptability, not just scale, DP World Asia Pacific managing director and chief executive Glen Hilton says. Mr Hilton...
Airports and transport companies look to a sparky future
MONEY is seemingly flowing into cleaner energy within the transport sector, with ground support equipment at airports and battery electric trucks among interesting announcements...
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CMA CGM to acquire FedEx Supply Chain
FRENCH shipping and logistics giant CMA CGM has agreed to acquire FedEx Supply Chain for US$1.4 billion, significantly expanding its contract logistics business in North America....
Parliament celebrates role of road transport and logistics
STRONG attendance at the Parliamentary Friends of Road Transport, Warehousing and Logistics event this week reflected growing understanding that freight transport and logistics...
Failed axle contributed to freight train derailment
THE FAILURE of a wagon axle that contributed to a freight train derailment near Rockhampton highlights the importance of systematic risk management, a report from the Australian...
Former minister appointed chair of WA transport advisory group
FORMER West Australian government minister Bill Johnston has been appointed as the new chair of the Freight and Logistics Council of WA (FLCWA) providing advice to the state...
Australian Logistics Council welcomes fuel excise extension
FREIGHT transport operators have breathed a sigh of relief at the federal government’s fuel excise extension through July, but more temporary relief must sit alongside longer-term...
Supply chain, quarantine key themes at grain storage conference
PRE-SHIPMENT quarantine treatments and broader supply chain themes were among the topics at the recent 53rd Australian Grain Storage & Protection Conference held in Melbourne....
Electric truck fleet drives for cleaner heavy haulage
LOGISTICS giant Linfox is rolling out a fleet of heavy-duty electric trucks across Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide reducing diesel use, emissions and running costs on key freight...
Dragons and drums herald COSCO’s ‘Goldlead’ Sydney opening
A GRAND new logistics facility in the Sydney suburb of Banksmeadow has been hailed as an important step towards greater resilience in the Australian supply chain. The new facility...
Inpex industrial dispute ends
INDUSTRIAL action at Inpex’s Ichthys LNG project is to end tonight (Thursday) after workers endorsed an in principle agreement with the company. In a statement issued to media,...
OPINION: Why cyber resilience is critical for Australia's transport sector
AUSTRALIA'S transportation sector is rapidly modernising, driven by growing consumer expectations, pressure to reduce operating costs, and ongoing labour shortages. What was once...
