Swedish multinational engineering company Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has been announced as the latest tenant to join Roe Highway Logistics Park in Kenwick, joining BP Australia, Northline, CHEP, Expro and KTrans.
Construction begins on last remaining site at First Estate, Erskine Park
Altis Property Partners has commenced construction of six premium units on the last remaining site at First Estate, Erskine Park. Situated in the heart of western Sydney, First Estate provides a leading location with easy access to major arterial routes.
Logistics veteran joins GEODIS as Managing Director
Twenty-five year logistics veteran, Eric Herman, joins GEODIS as the New Regional Managing Director, Contract Logistics in Asia-Pacific Region.
Woolworths appoints lawyer as part of Food and Grocery Code update
Woolworths has appointed a lawyer as its Code Arbiter under the recently strengthened Food and Grocery Code of Conduct, which governs Woolworths Supermarkets’ dealings with its 5,400 food and grocery suppliers.
Click frenzy leads biggest parcel delivery day ever
Following retail Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, Australia Post expects its biggest parcel delivery day ever, with more than three million parcels set to be delivered. New automation coming online and 60 new or repurposed facilities will support additional parcel processing.
VIC Budget invests $300M into manufacturing capital of Australia
The Victorian Budget will invest more than $300 million to help draw more overseas investment and support local industries. A new manufacturing centre will be developed in Melbourne under the industry development fund.
Thinxtra delivers next generation tracking solution for Kegstar
Stainless steel keg rental company Kegstar is about to launch a new IoT enabled keg tracking solution by Thinxtra, the IoT Telco. The technology enables customers to tap into data showing the location, temperature and orientation of each keg across the network.
Stockland appoints new CEO
Stockland, one of Australia’s leading property developers, has announced the appointment of Tarun Gupta as its next Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.
Charter Hall raises billions for industrial fund
Charter Hall Prime Industrial Fund has secured $2.6 billion since April 2020, amid a pandemic. Group Industrial and Logistics CEO credits the strong performing and tightly held sector plus new acquisitions including its ALDI and VISY Glass portfolios.
Biggest weekend in Australian e-commerce history
Retailers are preparing for for higher than ever volumes from the Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales. Australians are expected to increase their spend this weekend and Australia Post has significantly increased its operational capacity to meet the demands of consumers.