Download the latest edition of Logistics & Materials Handling digital edition now! 29 Feb 2012 0 comments A digital version of the latest issue of Logistics & Materials Handling is now available for free for all newsletter subscribers. Click on the link below to read all latest new products, industry…
IBS debuts version 7 distribution software at Global Customer Summit 29 Feb 2012 0 comments Global integrated ERP and supply chain provider International Business Systems (IBS) has released its IBS Enterprise Version 7 software at Global Customer Summit on Monday.
CargoWise signs with Lasso Logistics to implement ediEnterprise solution 27 Feb 2012 0 comments Logistics technology solutions provider CargoWise has signed an agreement with Lasso Logistics to implement its hosted ediEnterprise solution.
Logistics Association of Australia celebrates 25 years of service 27 Feb 2012 0 comments As Australia’s major Association focused on logistics & supply chain management, the Logistics Association of Australia (LAA) is leading the industry into the e-world of the 21st century.
OH&S Strategy Summit 2012 - Australia's occupational health and safety event 27 Feb 2012 0 comments The OH&S Strategy Summit is one of the premier occupational health and safety events in Australia. Bringing together over 100 of industry's leading OHS professionals from leading companies, the…
2012 predictions: supply chain visibility and transparency to dominate 27 Feb 2012 0 comments Global supply chain optimisation provider Manhattan Associates is forecasting that supply chains will continue to be exposed to a growing set of unpredictable influences in 2012.
Gulf ship building company launches fourth vessel for UAE Navy 21 Feb 2012 0 comments Shipbuilder and naval support services provider Abu Dhabi Ship Building last week launched the Mezyad - the fourth vessel of the Baynunah Corvette Class Program for the UAE Navy and the third vessel…
Workforce Road Services puts Isuzu trucks under the pump at Woolgoolga Bypass 16 Feb 2012 0 comments Traffic management specialist Workforce Road Services is using new Isuzus trucks for a range of jobs between Muswellbrook, New South Wales and the Queensland border – one of the largest being the…
CMA CGM and IBM new strategic partnership to harness new shipping technologies 16 Feb 2012 0 comments Global shipping company CMA CGM Group and IBM today announced a new strategic partnership to harness the power of new technologies, cloud computing and analytics.
Road Safety Remuneration Bill "unworkable" ALC 16 Feb 2012 0 comments The Australian Logistics Council has hit out at the proposed Road Safety Remuneration Bill, with ALC managing director Michael Kilgariff insisting it will not improve safety or increase productivity…
Synlait Milk appoints new supply chain general manager 16 Feb 2012 0 comments New Zealand milk processor, Synlait Milk has appointed Matthew Foster as the new general manager supply chain, reporting to chief executive officer, John Penno.
More cranes ordered for new WA industrial estate 16 Feb 2012 0 comments Konecranes has secured orders for more 10 tonne single girder overhead cranes from property developer J & P Group for a new industrial estate at Picton near Bunbury in Western Australia.
NSS to take delivery of Liebherr Mobile Harbour Crane 14 Feb 2012 0 comments Regional Queensland’s largest stevedore, NSS, will take delivery of its Liebherr Mobile Harbour Crane (LHM 550 Litronic) at 2pm Wednesday, 15 February.
Mainfreight volumes lower than expected in Q3 14 Feb 2012 0 comments New Zealand-based transport and logistics company, Mainfreight has reported poorer-than-expected third quarter performance with freight volumes and returns only matching prior year levels. The result…
Supply chain finance provider records 62% growth in 2011 14 Feb 2012 0 comments US-based leading SaaS platform for global Supply Chain Finance (SCF) provider, PrimeRevenue yesterday announced a 62 per cent growth in the number of suppliers using its SCF platform in 2011 across…
Free workshop to help injured workers return to work 13 Feb 2012 0 comments Work Safe Victoria will hold a free workshop showing employers how to help injured workers return to work sooner.
Perth-based Vmoto ships electric scooter to Malaysia 13 Feb 2012 0 comments Perth-based global scooter manufacturer and distributor, Vmoto has begun shipment of its 12OS Electric Scooter to Malaysian electric vehicle company, Eclimo.
Toyota tops world ranking for global material handling equipment supplier 13 Feb 2012 0 comments Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO), the parent company of Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA), has been recognised as the leading global material handling equipment supplier for 2010-11 by…
Choosing the right tyre for your forklift 13 Feb 2012 0 comments A NUMBER of factors influence tyre performance and behaviour in wet conditions, including geometry of rubber, temperature, velocity and floor conditions.
Dematic and Core Solutions win Kmart Supplier of the Year Award 8 Feb 2012 0 comments Dematic Real Time Logistics and Core Solutions have been named joint winners of Kmart’s Supplier of the Year Award for Project Innovation.
National Manufacturing Week 'Crucial', NSW Premier 8 Feb 2012 0 comments NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell has endorsed National Manufacturing Week as a "crucial" event for the industry.
Pro-Pac to acquire Hills Industrial Products 6 Feb 2012 0 comments National packaging group, Pro-Pac Packaging, has announced that it will acquire Sydney-based industrial packaging, safety and warehouse product distributor, Hills Industrial Products (Hills) for an…
Heritage vehicles a drawcard at international truck show 6 Feb 2012 0 comments A collection of heritage vehicles will make their way to the Melbourne Showgrounds as part of the 2012 International Truck, Trailer & Equipment Show (ITTES) on March 15-17.
Metso to supply bulk materials handling equipment to Hamersley Iron 3 Feb 2012 0 comments Metso will supply a tandem rotary railcar dumper to Hamersley Iron’s Cape Lambert operations.
Shipping group CMA CGM to restructure its Asia - Middle East service 1 Feb 2012 0 comments French container shipping group, CMA CGM (Compagnie Générale Maritime) has announced a restructuring of its CIMEX 1 service between Asia and the Middle East, effective tomorrow.
