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The NSW and Australian Governments have announced major funding of almost $50 million to improve transport and freight links in country NSW. Almost $10 million has been allocated to build new overtaking lanes on the Newell Highway, which will cut down travel times and improve road safety. The extra overtaking lanes on the Newell also [...]
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Australians are demonstrating a less cautious approach to spending money, with more consumers planning to use their credit cards this quarter, while savings will be less of a focus. The Dun and Bradstreet Consumer Credit Expectations Survey of Q2 2013 shows that savings are set to decline as consumers look towards credit spending. Shrugging off [...]
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In a provocative move, the Transport Workers’ Union has put out into the public domain its approach to enterprise bargaining negotiations with the Toll Group even while they are progressing.
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The NSW Government has leased Port Botany and Port Kembla on a 99-year contract. Following a six-month competitive bidding process, the 99-year lease of state-owned port assets at Port Botany and Port Kembla has been awarded to the NSW Ports Consortium for $5.07 billion, with net proceeds of around $4 billion to be invested in [...]
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A joint law enforcement operation has resulted in the arrest of two people and seizure of 365 litres of liquid containing methamphetamine stored in bottles of carpet stain cleaner. The investigation, involving the Australian Federal Police (AFP), Australian Crime Commission (ACC), Australian Customs and Border Protection Service and Victoria Police, began on 6 April 2013. [...]
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The Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) has released what it calls alarming new evidence from a survey of more than 950 truck drivers across the country that graphically highlights the pressures in Australia’s most dangerous industry and points the finger squarely at big retailers like Coles. TWU national secretary was speaking on the publication of the [...]
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The LAA has opened nominations for the 2013 Leadership in Logistics Awards. There are seven LAA Leadership in Logistics Awards, of which six are named in honour of LAA life members Keith Campbell OAM, Malcolm Priestley, Larry Smith, Robert Lamb, Malcolm Walker and Kim Rothwell, and one additional LAA President’s award for outstanding services to [...]
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Understandably, Qantas and Emirates airlines have welcomed the ACCC’s conditional approval of their partnership, while the Transport Workers Union continues its opposition. Qantas For its part, Qantas says the partnership will provide customers with a seamless international and Australian network, frequent flyer benefits and world-class travel experiences. “Today’s decision follows a six month review [...]
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By reducing component replacement, while maximising fuel efficiency and minimising emissions, GRENDiA benefits the planet as well as the operator and the employer. This makes GRENDiA truly a ‘Green Diamond’.
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Ultra large container vessels (ULCV) are making large ships available for smaller trade routes.
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