Government boost to freight resilience
AN INCENTIVE program to shift more freight onto rail and strengthen Australia’s supply‑chain resilience, alongside a refreshed Freight Industry Reference Panel to guide future...
New Queensland freight plan delivers rail, heavy vehicle initiatives
ALONGSIDE the federal government’s announcement of plans to boost freight resilience, the Queensland government has released the Queensland Freight Delivery Plan 2026. It outlines...
The supply chain factors behind fuel tankers' extended offshore anchorage
THE SIGHT of fuel tankers sitting offshore for extended periods can look unusual from outside the industry, particularly when the vessels may be accruing significant costs while...
On-farm storage alters Australian grain freight patterns
RAPID expansion of on-farm grain storage has further altered grain freight patterns and rail demand, a new report reveals. The 2026 State of the Australian Grain Industry Report...
Transport industry leaders honoured at AFI Awards
AUSTRALIA’s freight and logistics industry has recognised a new generation of leaders driving workplace safety, technology innovation, sustainability and workforce development,...
Transport workers to strike for “fairer future”
TRANSPORT workers across Australia are expected to strike this Thursday, as part of what their union says is “a coordinated push for a safer, fairer future in Australia’s...
Intermodal boost for Aurizon
RAIL giant Aurizon is seeing continued growth in its intermodal business, with contract wins and volume boosts in its north-south and east-west services. Aurizon group executive...
Company praises "prompt" action after Brisbane forklift fire
AN INVESTIGATION is underway in Queensland after a fire broke out among shipping containers at a commercial site in the Brisbane suburb of Hemmant. ABC reported a forklift caught...
OPINION: From risk to root cause - a smarter approach to driver safety
THE SAFETY of drivers and other road users remains a major concern for fleet managers, with human error estimated to contribute to as many as 90% of road traffic collisions in...
ALC sets six supply chain priorities for Victorian election
THE AUSTRALIAN Logistics Council (ALC) is asking every party contesting the Victorian election to commit to six practical priorities that would strengthen the state's supply...
Rail realignment call after Kalgoorlie freight train incident
A DOUBLE‑stacked intermodal freight train has struck a bridge on the outskirts of Kalgoorlie‑Boulder, damaging several containers and disrupting both freight and passenger...
GV Link precinct strengthens regional freight connections
CONSTRUCTION of the Goulburn Valley Link Freight Precinct has been completed, following a $22.5 million upgrade aimed at improving freight efficiency and supporting economic...
FLCWA maps freight futures in new scenario workshop
THE FREIGHT and Logistics Council of Western Australia (FLCWA) has outlined a set of strategic priorities for the state’s freight network following a scenario‑planning workshop...
Port of Brisbane facility achieves six-star Green Star rating
THE NEW Electrolux Distribution and Experience Centre at Port of Brisbane's Port West Industrial Estate Stage 2 has achieved a six-star Green Star rating, the highest available...
Disruption now a constant, WiseTech’s Zubin Appoo says
GLOBAL supply chains are undergoing a fundamental redesign as the pace of change accelerates, WiseTech chief executive Zubin Appoo says. Speaking at the 2026 Australia & New...
