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Coronavirus crisis leaving global supply chain in limbo

An updated “return to work” date was implemented on Monday February 24 in China but normality hasn’t returned to operations.

Nine abandoned Kaufland sites are now for sale

The world’s fourth largest retailer has abandoned all Australian development plans and now its properties are on the market.

MEGATRANS2020 reveals first headline speakers for conference program

Supply chain experts from Australia Post, KPMG, Ikea, David Jones, Officeworks, Dematic, Linfox, Flinders Ports, ANL & CMA CGM, Visa Global Logistics and Colliers are set to headline this year’s MEGATRANS2020 conference.

DSV Panalpina to cut 4,000 jobs following acquisition

Swiss logistics company Panalpina Welttransport Holding, which was acquired by DSV in 2019, has made the decision to cut over 4,000 jobs from the European freight forwarding company DSV Chief Financial Officer Jens Lund said in an interview Thursday.

Mobility provider expands workforce in Australia by 50 per cent

One of the world’s most trusted provider of mobility and IoT management solutions has grown its workforce in Australia by more than 50 per cent over the past 12 months.

Coronavirus crisis takes a $2.3B toll on shipping volumes and freight rates

The air and sea global freight industry are confirming that a “return to the norm” is months away, some have suggested September or longer until both a full return to productive work and sufficient supply chains are in place.

$300 million revenue increase for Australia Post’s parcels and services

Australia Post has announced its group revenue for the first half of $3.8 billion, up four per cent year-on-year.

Australian supply chain consultancy bought by global company

Accenture has acquired supply chain and data specialist consultancy Icon Integration. The deal will secure around 70 of Icon Integration’s employees across their offices based in Sydney, Melbourne and New Zealand.