ADQ, one of Abu Dhabi’s largest holding companies, has acquired approximately 22 per cent of the issued share capital of Aramex, a global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions.
Former Kathmandu Chief Supply Chain Officer joins TM Insight
TM Insight has announced the appointment of Caleb Nicolson, former Chief Supply Chain Officer at Kathmandu, as General Manager in New Zealand.
Toyota upgrades its service van fleet
Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) is progressively upgrading its 300 plus-strong fleet of service vans to Toyota’s newest-generation HiAce, providing multiple benefits for its service technicians, the business’ footprint and the same high degree of service and support for its customers, nationally.
Looking ahead
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, there is now more clarity around the outlook for the Australian industrial and logistics sector. Luke Crawford, Associate Director | Research at Colliers International provides an update on what this means for the industrial property market.
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SSI Schaefer joins sustainability initiative
SSI Schaefer joins the “50 Sustainability and Climate Leaders” initiative, to raise a voice for sustainable, economical, and future-proof materials handling solutions.
Qube acquires grain handling business and creates new business unit
Qube has reached an agreement to acquire the business assets of Agrigrain (a NSW-based grain handling business). The agreement includes the acquisition of Agrigrain’s logistics facilities in both Narromine and Coonamble.
Wrapped up in cotton wool
MHD sits down for a yarn with Australia’s largest wool handing company to find out more about the machinery that’s managing the movement of the nation’s wool and cotton industry.
DHL Express announces rate increase for 2021
DHL Express has announced a price increase for Australia that will take effect on January 1, 2021. The increase in Australia will be 4.9 per cent, compared to 2020.
Australasian Supply Chain Institute appoints two Board Directors
Australasian Supply Chain Institute has announced the appointment of two new Directors to the Board: Linda Venables and Dr Tom Janoshalmi.