ESR Cayman Limited, the largest Asia-Pacific focused logistics real estate platform, announces a new A$138 million mandate, ESR Office Partnership IV (“EOP IV”), boosting further its development in Australia.
Why it’s time to ditch the “set and forget” model
Recently there has been an increase in air capacity, along with a decline in air freight demand. Andrew Coldrey, Vice President, Oceania at C.H. Robinson is urging organisations to take advantage of this situation and consider a hybrid model when it comes to moving freight.
Woolworths to expand Townsville DC
Woolworths, and Queensland builder, Spaceframe, turned the first sod on a $12 million expansion of the existing Townsville Regional Distribution Centre (TRDC) earlier this month to improve stock availability for North Queensland customers year-round.
Aramex prepares for peak retail period
The two week countdown to Christmas is now on and with e-commerce continuing to boom in Australia, couriers across the country are gearing up for what will be the busiest peak season on record.
Freight and servicing in a changed operating environment
Sydney’s new light rail is planned to open on December 14th and will provide a modern and sustainable way for people to travel to and from Sydney’s CBD and south eastern suburbs. Already, the light rail has transformed the shape of the city, opened up its premier street to pedestrians with less traffic, and brought a new energy to the CBD. It has also influenced how deliveries and servicing take place within a changed operating environment.
New Qube facility now open
The Hon. Melissa Horne MP, Victoria’s Minister for Public Transport, Minister for Ports and Freight has officially opened the Qube Ultima Intermodal Terminal, west of Swan Hill, in conjunction with Maurice James, Managing Director of Qube, and Malcolm McComb, Chairman of PENTARCH HOLDINGS PTY. LTD.
WiseTech Global makes another acquisition
Global logistics solutions group, WiseTech Global, today announced the acquisition of Ready Korea, a leading customs, bonded warehouse and trade compliance solutions provider in South Korea.
Toll Group commences new trial of electric truck
Toll has begun real-world evaluations of the latest in electric commercial vehicle technology with the Fuso eCanter.
Recognise outstanding industry talent
The Women in Industry Awards 2020 is now open for nominations. This is a great opportunity to recognise the women who are driving change in industry and – in doing so – breaking down barriers and creating new possibilities for the next generation.
The Iconic expands fulfilment centre in Sydney
The Iconic has announced the opening of its 8,000sqm expanded Fulfilment Centre, known as Yennora 2. The site, which is located adjacent to its current fulfilment space in South West Sydney, increases the retailer’s inventory capacity by 1.55 million units, to an overall capacity of over 3.75 million units, cementing it as the largest online fashion Fulfilment Centre in the country with one of the largest mezzanines and pick towers in the Southern Hemisphere.