Freight no longer the ‘poor cousin’ in infrastructure, ALC says 13 Dec 2011 0 comments The Federal and State Government’s joint $1.1 billion the Interstate Rail Network upgrade will dramatically improve the city’s freight task, the Australian Logistics Council says.
Buswell condemns Fremantle port strike 12 Dec 2011 0 comments Fremantle wharf workers have staged a four-day work stoppage over a pay dispute. The strike, planned by 24 vessel-traffic officers and pilot boat crews, began on Saturday.
Demag delivers mobile harbour cranes to PNG 12 Dec 2011 0 comments Demag Cranes has delivered its first mobile harbour cranes to Papua New Guinea.
Queensland freight takes a step forward 12 Dec 2011 0 comments Queensland’s freight system has taken an historic step forward with the release of the first Integrated Freight Strategy, which aims to map the future of the industry.
Govt should extend energy efficiency grants program: ATA 12 Dec 2011 0 comments The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has called on the Federal Government to extend its planned energy efficiency information grants to help small firms cope with the carbon price.
Loscam’s largest pallet repair facility opens in Melbourne's west 6 Dec 2011 0 comments Loscam officially opened its new $20 million purpose-built pallet repair facility and depot in Melbourne’s west this morning.
Basic, better, best: mobile technologies on the road 5 Dec 2011 0 comments How to use mobile technologies to achieve best practice deliveries on the road. Tony Repaci writes.
Rio ships 100 millionth tonne of iron ore 5 Dec 2011 0 comments Rio Tinto has shipped its 100 millionth tonne of iron ore from the Pilbara to Baosteel under its Bao HI joint venture.
New Work Health and Safety laws: will your business comply? 5 Dec 2011 0 comments The new model Work Health and Safety Act is due to take effect next January for most Australian states. L&MH spoke to EI Legal practice manager, Patricia Ryan, about how the changes will affect the…
Konecranes celebrates 25 years Down Under 5 Dec 2011 0 comments Crane manufacturer and crane servicing company Konecranes is celebrating 25 years in Australia, with plans for expansion underway in the mining, steel and infrastructure sectors.
Rail industry to tackle skills shortages 1 Dec 2011 0 comments The rail industry has moved to tackle looming skills shortages threatening the mining, freight and transport sectors. An industry-wide audit will identify skills deficits, while a national…
RFID inventor dies, aged 89 1 Dec 2011 0 comments Inventor of radio frequency identification (RFID) wireless technology Charlie Walton has passed away, aged 89.
