Port Botany trade continues to rise despite slowing economy

Container trade through Port Botany reached almost 176,100 TEU in January 2012, up by 2 per cent on January 2011. Full containerised exports in January 2012 reached almost 33,870 TEU, while YTD exports have reached over 266,770 TEU. This is similar to the same period last year. Full containerised imports in January 2012 reached almost [...]

Bitten by a weak fashion retail trade but buoyed by its resources services businesses, the Toll Group has released interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2011. Net profit after tax of A$158 million is down four per cent compared to the corresponding period, and sales revenue of A$4.4 billion is up five [...]

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Women Moving Forward mentoring program

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The shortage of good people with the right skills is a constant and increasing challenge for Australian transport and logistics. Part of the solution will be to attract, retain and build the capability of women in our industry. CILTA (the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Australia) is committed to helping individuals build their own [...]

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GS1 Global Healthcare Conference

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With representatives from nearly 30 countries already confirmed, registrations are running hot for the 21st GS1 Global Healthcare Conference, to be held in Sydney from 20-22 March 2012. The event is hosted by GS1 Australia in conjunction with the GS1 Global Office. The National E-Health Transition Authority (NEHTA) is the Industry Partner. The conference will [...]

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NSW premier Barry O’Farrell has backed National Manufacturing Week, said to be  Australia’s largest integrated manufacturing industry event, taking place from May 8 – 11 at Sydney Olympic Park, as a ‘crucial’ industry event. “As premier and minister for the nation’s largest manufacturing region – Western Sydney – I am keenly aware of the value [...]

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