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A$32 million air cargo facility set for WSI
GLOBAL air services provider dnata says it will invest about A$32 million to establish a dedicated cargo terminal operation at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton)...
WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Cyclones and lawsuits shaping the future of the West
Much of Western Australia’s economic future hangs on the ability of its ports to export the minerals and agricultural products it produces. DCN looks at the evolution that is...
WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Westport starts to get real
Westport has entered development, with road, rail and marine planning advancing for WA’s new Kwinana container port ahead of a targeted late 2030s completion. WESTERN Australia’s...
WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Diversity and innovation driving WA regional ports
Southern Ports is diversifying trade across its ports, backing growth and resilience with new customers, record investment and technology upgrades. Meanwhile, KMSB’s new Broome...
Senator Tyrrell calls for changes to “broken” TFES
INDEPENDENT Senator for Tasmania Tammy Tyrrell has described the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES) as “broken” and “no longer fit for purpose". Senator Tyrrell, who...
Minister voices fuel concerns at freight forum
SOARING fuel costs and challenges surrounding the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES) have been highlighted at a public forum in Hobart. Tasmanian infrastructure and...
Transport idling in AI transition
TRANSPORT has been among the business sectors slowest to adopt artificial intelligence technology in its operations, research from NAB Economics says. According to the report, 42%...
Fuel pinch, supply conundrum takes a toll on truck operators
FUEL spikes and supply shortages have left container transport operators scrambling, with some making a switch from bulk to retail suppliers in the short term. Regional Victoria...
War and weather cost Qube
QUBE, Australia’s biggest integrated logistics provider has told the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) that the Middle East conflict and adverse weather will have an impact on...
FTA makes border, biosecurity & logistics appointment
A LICENSED customs broker and prominent supply chain professional is the new appointee to the role of head of border, biosecurity and logistics with the Freight & Trade Alliance...
Loans program to support logistics businesses
EXTRA support for businesses affected by market disruption is available as the National Reconstruction Fund opens its $1 billion Economic Resilience Program. Impacted businesses...
TRADE LAW: Modern slavery risks in trade
ON SEVERAL occasions, I have written and presented on the importance of modern slavery issues in the supply chain, as part of wider concerns to address environmental and social...
MEDLOG expands to Ettamogah
MSC’s Medlog has expanded again in Australia with the completion of its acquisition of the Ettamogah Rail Hub (ERH), near the twin cities of Albury/Wodonga on the NSW/Victoria...
Refinery fire highlights fuel vulnerability, transport figures say
A FIRE at the Corio oil refinery near Geelong highlights Australia’s fuel vulnerability, industry figures say. The refinery, run by Viva Energy Group, is one of just two remaining...
Industry welcomes “urgent action” by FWC
A DRAFT emergency order aimed at addressing escalating fuel costs in road transport has been welcomed by the Victorian Transport Association. The order followed a joint emergency...
