National focus key to freight productivity, says FTA
PRODUCTIVITY reform requires coordinated national-level intervention, rather than continued reliance on voluntary codes and fragmented state-based approaches, the Freight & Trade...
VICTORIA: The freight state
Victoria's freight sector is evolving with key projects like Inland Rail and the West Gate Tunnel, addressing economic challenges and leveraging opportunities in clean energy and...
Better safety for heavy vehicles to boost productivity, SAFC says
HIGH productivity vehicles (big trucks) are central to the South Australian Freight Council's submission to the Senate Select Committee for Productivity, highlighting their value...
TasPorts’ progresses new Bell Bay loader
A CONTRACT for a replacement woodchip loader at Bell Bay has been awarded to Tasmania-based steel fabricator and construction company Crisp Bros. & Haywards Pty Ltd (CB&H) by...
WiseTech to slash 2000 jobs amid global AI disruption
WISETECH has announced 2000 job cuts within the next two years, close to 30% of the company’s total workforce, as part of an “efficiency program” driven by artificial...
Weather threat to East West rail opening
THE AUSTRALIAN Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) is hoping the East West rail line will be back in operation this weekend, but warns expected bad weather could cause more delays....
Retiring wharfies reflect upon a changing industry
AFTER each working more than a quarter of a century on the North Queensland waterfront, Norm Morley and Terence Sadd are looking forward to putting up their feet, perhaps fishing...
NSS announces new container facility
DEDICATED support for 230 refrigerated containers is among the features of a new $5 million logistics facility at the Port of Townsville, announced this week by logistics company...
Flooding shuts down East West rail line – again
THE AUSTRALIAN Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) is expecting the worst following the closure of the East West rail line following 24-hours of heavy rain and flooding in South...
IFCBAA calls for pricing window and notice periods
AN ANNUAL pricing window and notice periods for adjusted pricing are among recommendations from the International Forwarders and Customs Brokers Association of Australia regarding...
OPINION: The landside cost shift - a practical view from the supply chain
THE CURRENT debate around port productivity and container terminal performance is important. But productivity is only one part of the equation. For cargo owners, particularly...
Qube reports growth amid Macquarie takeover
LOGISTICS company Qube has reported continued growth in underlying financial performance for the half-year ending 31 December 2025. In a statement to the ASX, it was revealed that...
Mount Isa rail freight boosted by cost cuts
FREIGHT users of the Mount Isa Line are set to benefit form a new four-year, 10% subsidy on below-rail charges, the Queensland government has announced. The Mount Isa Line running...
Qube signs off on $11.7bn Macquarie takeover
THE BOARD of Qube has signed off on the $11.7 billion sale to Macquarie Asset Management and its investors, including UniSuper. Shareholders were recommended by the board...
Bulk business hikes for Aurizon's half year
ASX-LISTED rail freight operator Aurizon has reported a group EBITDA of $891 million for the half-year ending 31 December 2025. The overall result represented a 9% increase...
