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Coles, Bunnings results dragged down by Kmart and Target Wesfarmers Limited has released its second quarter retail sales results for the period ending 31 December 2011. While Coles has continued strong year-on-year sales growth of 6.7% and Bunnings/Officeworks 4.8%, Kmart fell by 2.2% and Target by 3.1% more» [Thu 02/02/2012 02:22:04] Qantas to jack up prices in response to fuel costs, carbon tax The Qantas Group has released further details on its response to the European Union (EU) and Australian carbon pricing schemes and increased fuel costs. more» [Thu 02/02/2012 03:33:04] Toyota to launch new 8FBN Series electric forklifts Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) is to launch a new range of 1.5 to 3 tonne rated capacity at 500mm load centre four-wheel counter-balance battery electric forklifts. more» [Wed 01/02/2012 01:59:14] Emirates SkyCargo appoints new manager for WA Emirates Airline has appointed Marc Shedden as its new cargo manager for Western Australia, bringing almost 15 years' experience in the cargo and freight forwarding industries to the role. more» [Thu 02/02/2012 03:44:04] Special forklift for poultry farmers Specialist Irish manufacturer Combilift has added the Combi-RT Poultry forklift to its range. more» [Thu 02/02/2012 03:15:19] Learn how to reduce your carbon footprint with The Fresh Connection in 2012 Does your company have the optimal carbon footprint? Have CO2 emissions been effectively linked to company profitability and social sustainability? If not, then take The Fresh Connection Challenge to help your company become more profitable. more» [Thu 02/02/2012 03:53:33] Sydney-Melbourne rail line ballast works expedited The upgrade of the ballast and drainage systems along the main north-south rail line connecting Sydney to Melbourne has been accelerated. In the past there have been reports of mud holes, which may have been caused by a bungled billion-dollar re-sleeperin more» [Wed 01/02/2012 11:31:07] Woolworths concedes Dick Smith Electronics was a mistake, plans to sell Woolworths Limited will redirect its consumer electronics retail activities into Big W, close about 100 DSE stores and sell the rest as a going concern. more» [Tue 31/01/2012 09:23:46] Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) has retained overall national forklift market leadership and achieved a quarter century of dominance in internal-combustion counter-balance forklifts. more» [Tue 31/01/2012 10:24:17] Railway group warns of perils of more trucks on the road In a submission to the National Transport Commission (NTC), the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has lodged the rail industry's concerns at the NTC's calls to lower registration charges for larger trucks. more» [Tue 31/01/2012 10:50:52] NACCO Materials Handling Group is introducing the UTILEV range of forklifts to Australia. more» [Tue 31/01/2012 10:18:11] Loscam marks 70 years in business Having begun in Australia as a multi-family venture involving timber mills, logging, and trading war surplus materials such as forklifts, trucks, engines, army tents, and pallets, the now Chinese-owned brand is building a strong presence in Asia. more» [Tue 31/01/2012 09:35:42] 5th Intermodal Asia 2012 Melbourne, Australia Exhibition & Conference Intermodal Asia is one of the largest Container Port and Terminal Operations Exhibition and Conference trade events throughout the Asia Pacific region. more» [Sun 29/01/2012 10:47:48] Carbon accounting still a mystery: survey The results of a global carbon accounting survey offer insight into the fact that despite forthcoming legislation mandating carbon accounting, most companies are still lagging in their comprehension of carbon accounting. more» [Tue 31/01/2012 10:35:11] Win in Australia's biggest Forklift Survey! MHD Supply Chain Solutions magazine, in conjunction with Transport and Logistics News, is once again conducting the country's most comprehensive forklift survey. more» [Wed 18/01/2012 11:57:05] Qantas, TWU, FWA finally agree on engineers' pay rates Fair Work Australia has made a final determination on employment terms and conditions for around 1,600 licensed aircraft maintenance engineers. more» [Wed 25/01/2012 12:09:42] Recycle old wood packaging to reduce your supply chain carbon footprint Recycling 1,000 old one-way wood pallets can save over six and a half tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, while repairing and reusing 1,000 heavy wood pallets can save over twenty-four and a half tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. more» [Tue 24/01/2012 11:52:54] TIG launches new website for the road transport industry Leading business-to-business publisher, The Intermedia Group (TIG), has launched a website called dieselnews.com.au with the express aim of providing the Australian road transport fraternity with the very latest news and information from Australia and abr more» [Tue 24/01/2012 10:49:13] Australia's first rail safety boss may come from overseas A global search to find a CEO for Australia's first ever National Rail Safety Regulator is under way. more» [Wed 25/01/2012 12:18:58] Energy Minister selling Australia's biofuel potential Federal Minister for Resources and Energy Martin Ferguson AM MP is in the United States raising the profile of Australia's clean energy capabilities to encourage investment and cooperation in clean energy projects. more» [Tue 24/01/2012 11:02:27] Looking for a particular news item? 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