Queensland eases transport rules for baled agricultural commodities
THE QUEENSLAND Government has introduced a new permit-based scheme allowing freight operators to transport baled agricultural commodities under relaxed dimension limits, a move...
Patrick upgrades landside interfaces
PATRICK Terminals is launching two initiatives to improve interface functions for container management and road transport, via OneStop’s OptiBook at Port Botany and the company’s...
Mackay container hardstand set to boost supply chain resilience
A NEW container depot hardstand at Port of Mackay is set to get more trucks off the Bruce Highway and contribute to a stronger North Queensland economy, state transport minister...
ASCLA announces leadership changes
STEVEN Ballerini’s decision to quit as chief executive of the Australian Supply Chain and Logistics Association has been attributed to family commitments and the increasing...
SCT workers take 24-hour strike action at Forrestfield
TRANSPORT Workers’ Union members at SCT Logistics’ Forrestfield WA facility have begun a 24-hour period of protected industrial action, escalating an ongoing enterprise bargaining...
Livestock carriers warn of NSW road freight delays
MOUNTING delays along critical New South Wales freight corridors are impacting both productivity and safety, the Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) says. The...
Outer Metropolitan Ring Road must be priority, says VTA
FAILURE to build an Outer Metropolitan Ring Road (OMR) will constrain economic growth and undermine freight efficiency, the Victorian Transport Association says. Ahead of next...
Faster freight hailed after Sydney-Melbourne rail works
A MAJOR maintenance and upgrade blitz on the Sydney-Melbourne rail line is expected to bring benefits for the movement of freight. More than 1000 rail workers completed works...
Top Logistics depot licence cancellations “remain in effect”
THE AUSTRALIAN Border Force has confirmed cancellations of depot licences held by Top Logistics Australia Pty Ltd remain in effect. It was reported in August that a multi-agency...
INSIGHT: What a receiver can check - a delivery-day guide
WHEN an import container reaches your site, check four things: The paperwork and seal match the box. The outside is free of pests and soil. The set-down spot and door opening are...
Winners announced for ASCLAs
BRISBANE City Hall was packed to the rafters last Friday night as the Australian Supply Chain and Logistics Association held its annual awards night. The event recognised 59...
OPINION: Port of Melbourne rail freight - where is the missing link?
THE VICTORIAN government recently released the Victorian Rail Freight Plan 2026-2036 as well as the latest Container Logistics Chain Study Refresh (CLCS). The freight plan...
MEDLOG adding new sites, services
MSC’s landside logistics division MEDLOG is continuing a relentless expansion of activity across Australia as it increases its penetration of local supply chains. MEDLOG Oceania’s...
VTA calls for infrastructure, workforce and regulatory reform
URGENT action on infrastructure investment is needed to ensure Australia’s freight and logistics sectors can meet growing demand and remain globally competitive, the Victorian...
Let’s love our trucks, says Australian Logistics Council
POLITICAL language that treats heavy vehicles as a problem is to be avoided, the Australian Logistics Council says. The Victorian government’s new Better Freight Outcomes Fund is...
