http://www.tandlnews.com.au/ en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss info@tandlnews.com.au (The Editor) http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Defence-minister-blew-1-billion-on-wrong-aircraft-Airbus/YFRISNEYYQ.html http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Defence-minister-blew-1-billion-on-wrong-aircraft-Airbus/YFRISNEYYQ.html Minister for Defence Stephen Smith has signed a purchase order for 10 Alenia C-27J Spartan Battlefield Airlift aircraft at a cost of $1.4 billion, a decision Airbus says cost Australian taxpayers $1 billion. Tue, 15 May 2012 21:45:23 +1000 http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Food-allergy-sufferers-get-app-help/VSAUBTLCND.html http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Food-allergy-sufferers-get-app-help/VSAUBTLCND.html The food and grocery industry has been proactively working towards the future, developing an iPhone application, GS1 GoScan, that will deliver greater depth of product information to consumers from a trusted source. Tue, 15 May 2012 20:31:52 +1000 http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/ITS-Australia-wins-right-to-host-2016-World-Conference/DZQTMNAZHL.html http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/ITS-Australia-wins-right-to-host-2016-World-Conference/DZQTMNAZHL.html At its 9 May meeting in Tokyo, the ITS World Congress has confirmed that ITS Australia will host the 23rd ITS World Congress in Melbourne in October 2016. Tue, 15 May 2012 20:22:40 +1000 http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/TL-must-recognise-value-of-training/QGEUOBFFHD.html http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/TL-must-recognise-value-of-training/QGEUOBFFHD.html A skilled, vibrant and adaptable workforce is vital if the many sectors in the transport and logistics industry are to continue to underpin Australia's economic activity and productivity. Tue, 15 May 2012 20:50:47 +1000 http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Caterpillar-sells-65--of-logistics-arm/VNPSBKXSUU.html http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Caterpillar-sells-65--of-logistics-arm/VNPSBKXSUU.html As foreshadowed in Transport and Logistics News last year, Caterpillar has signed an agreement to sell 65% of its shares in Caterpillar Logistics Services, the third-party logistics division of Caterpillar Logistics, to Platinum Equity. Tue, 15 May 2012 21:18:03 +1000 http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Start-preparing-now-for-the-carbon-tax/ACHTBRFEUT.html http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Start-preparing-now-for-the-carbon-tax/ACHTBRFEUT.html Businesses need to start preparing now for the introduction of the carbon tax on July 1, 2012. Tue, 15 May 2012 20:57:49 +1000 http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/DHL-targeted-by-global-unions/IQEJEGVNKN.html http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/DHL-targeted-by-global-unions/IQEJEGVNKN.html At the company's AGM in Frankfurt global trade unions have unveiled a report into how Deutsche Post DHL treats its workers. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:57:01 +1000 http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Moorebank-IMT-market-briefings-to-be-held/DAASOLJYBC.html http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Moorebank-IMT-market-briefings-to-be-held/DAASOLJYBC.html Market briefings are to be held in late May for businesses interested in participating in the Australian Government's Moorebank Intermodal Terminal Project. Thu, 10 May 2012 20:55:36 +1000 http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/TWU-maintains-pressure-on-Coles/IPIJVIKSUV.html http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/TWU-maintains-pressure-on-Coles/IPIJVIKSUV.html Truckies from the Transport Workers' Union (TWU), together with their families, held a number of protests at Coles stores across Australia on Thursday 10.4.12. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:29:31 +1000 http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Emirates-Group-reports-24th-consecutive-year-of-profit/UJTMQQBLBZ.html http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Emirates-Group-reports-24th-consecutive-year-of-profit/UJTMQQBLBZ.html The Emirates Group has announced its 24th consecutive year of profit and company-wide growth amidst unprecedented economic pressure and record high fuel prices. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:18:31 +1000 http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Changes-to-road-train-mass-rules-in-NSW/XTWKDRBBOE.html http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Changes-to-road-train-mass-rules-in-NSW/XTWKDRBBOE.html NSW minister for roads and ports Duncan Gay has approved changes to heavy vehicle mass rules that he says will improve the productivity of the state's road transport industry. Thu, 10 May 2012 22:07:50 +1000 http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/WA-Safety-Show-coming-in-August/OVFTVUASKO.html http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/WA-Safety-Show-coming-in-August/OVFTVUASKO.html In addition to showcasing technology essential to the modern, safe workplace, the WA Safety Show at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre 7-9 August, will include a number of interactive live demonstrations, free seminars and workshops. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:36:51 +1000 http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Colby-Drive-In-Pallet-Racking/VPOGXMJIRP.html http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Colby-Drive-In-Pallet-Racking/VPOGXMJIRP.html Low cost and versatile high-density storage Wed, 09 May 2012 15:35:00 +1000 http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Comment-This-is-not-an-infrastructure-budget/DZALWZABSD.html http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Comment-This-is-not-an-infrastructure-budget/DZALWZABSD.html While the Commonwealth Budget makes some welcome progress on a selection of smaller projects and funding programs, it makes insubstantial progress on the nationally significant infrastructure projects that Australia needs. Wed, 09 May 2012 08:24:57 +1000 http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/The-budget-and-transport-reform/BKROGGJTGN.html http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/The-budget-and-transport-reform/BKROGGJTGN.html Australia is only months away from historic reforms that will slash red tape for transport operators, free up the movement of interstate trade and boost national income by $30 billion over the next 20 years. Wed, 09 May 2012 08:08:07 +1000 http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Truckers-approve-of-budget-despite-2-4cl-tax-hike/ULQIWTREEH.html http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Truckers-approve-of-budget-despite-2-4cl-tax-hike/ULQIWTREEH.html The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has welcomed the government's budget announcement that it will spend an extra $140 million on truck rest areas and other productivity measures over the seven years from 2012-13 to 2018-19. Wed, 09 May 2012 08:29:57 +1000 http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Local-roads-black-spots-included-in-budget/RDBTFKFWMT.html http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Local-roads-black-spots-included-in-budget/RDBTFKFWMT.html The 2012-13 Budget provides a funding package of $4.1 billion over the next four years to assist councils and shires maintain and upgrade their local roads, and $300 million in new funding to extend the Black Spot Program for a further five years. Wed, 09 May 2012 07:56:23 +1000 http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Adelaide-gets-only-new-freight-rail-funding/EMJHMYSSXK.html http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Adelaide-gets-only-new-freight-rail-funding/EMJHMYSSXK.html The 2012-13 Budget commits $232.1 million in new funding to upgrade a section through the heart of Adelaide, the only significant new rail funding announced in this year's budget. Wed, 09 May 2012 07:41:24 +1000 http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Pacific-Highway-to-get-extra-3-56-billion---if-Barry-agrees/ZTUIVUJNRU.html http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Pacific-Highway-to-get-extra-3-56-billion---if-Barry-agrees/ZTUIVUJNRU.html The 2012-13 Budget allocates an extra $3.56 billion of funding that could be used to complete the full duplication of the Pacific Highway by the end of 2016 - if matched by the NSW Government. Wed, 09 May 2012 07:33:05 +1000 http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/UNE-Partnership/CGXKAPPLSU.html http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/UNE-Partnership/CGXKAPPLSU.html When you enrol in any full qualification between 1st May and 30th June 2012 you will receive 10% off the advertised course fee (valued between $180 and $470). Tue, 08 May 2012 16:36:08 +1000 http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/NEWS-UPDATE---Parts-of-1st-Fleet-sold/ASLTRTLACP.html http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/NEWS-UPDATE---Parts-of-1st-Fleet-sold/ASLTRTLACP.html Administrators de Vries Tayeh have signed agreements for the sale of two of the 1st Fleet's divisions, C-Store and container transport. Thu, 03 May 2012 13:28:16 +1000 http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Qantas-cuts-back-on-fleet-purchases-turns-focus-to-domestic-market/SHFAVEOVZY.html http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Qantas-cuts-back-on-fleet-purchases-turns-focus-to-domestic-market/SHFAVEOVZY.html The Qantas Group will reduce capital expenditure in 2012/13 by a further $400 million in addition to the $500 million announced in February, as it pursues competitiveness in all business areas. Fri, 04 May 2012 10:14:01 +1000 http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/New-straddle-carriers-for-DPW-Melbourne/GNAAPYHNIM.html http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/New-straddle-carriers-for-DPW-Melbourne/GNAAPYHNIM.html DP World's first eight of 16 new energy-efficient straddle carriers are starting operations in Melbourne. Fri, 04 May 2012 10:29:39 +1000 http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Sydney-custom-pallet-designer-to-feature-in-Circular-Quay-public-sculpture/FXTYZHANTL.html http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Sydney-custom-pallet-designer-to-feature-in-Circular-Quay-public-sculpture/FXTYZHANTL.html A feature of Vivid Sydney Festival 2012 in late May will be an unusual public sculpture created by the renowned designer William Chan and with materials supplied by Pace Pallet Services. Fri, 04 May 2012 10:06:17 +1000 http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Brambles-shrugs-off-GFC/RRRAFTXJVA.html http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Brambles-shrugs-off-GFC/RRRAFTXJVA.html Brambles Limited has reported sales revenue from continuing operations of USD 3,563.1 million for the nine months ended 31 March 2012 and has confirmed it is on track to achieve projected FY2012 profits. Fri, 04 May 2012 09:38:52 +1000 http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Telematics-technology-to-assist-integrated-fleet-risk-management-program/DQMAKVGLJL.html http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Telematics-technology-to-assist-integrated-fleet-risk-management-program/DQMAKVGLJL.html Positioning technology specialist Trimble is working with Zurich, one of the world's largest fleet insurers, as part of its integrated fleet risk management program - Zurich Fleet Intelligence (ZFI). Fri, 04 May 2012 09:24:52 +1000 http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Car-trade-becomes-political-football-in-Victoria/YUUMNJENOQ.html http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/Car-trade-becomes-political-football-in-Victoria/YUUMNJENOQ.html Victoria's roll-on, roll-off import and export car trade will be consolidated at a new location at Webb Dock after a feasibility study found many impediments with a move to the Port of Geelong. Fri, 04 May 2012 09:12:29 +1000 http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/The-Worlds-Most-Important-Gathering-of-Supply-Chain-Leaders/ALBHXMIDQS.html http://www.tandlnews.com.au////article/The-Worlds-Most-Important-Gathering-of-Supply-Chain-Leaders/ALBHXMIDQS.html How do you and your team maintain supply chain prowess in the face of today's challenges? Attend Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference 23-24 July 2012 in Sydney. Get actionable advice for every executive on the supply chain leadership team. Thu, 03 May 2012 14:03:39 +1000