The NTC has determeined that the annual adjustment factor to be applied to registration and road user charges from 1 July 2011 is 2.4%.
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PBLIS at last
Sydney Ports has switched on reciprocal financial penalties for stevedores and road carriers, following the end of a month-long final Port Botany Landside Improvement Strategy (PBLIS) trial.
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We need national laws with teeth: ALC
The Australian Logistics Council has released a "Policy on Safety in the Australian Transport and Logistics Industry" as part of its role in leading the national discussion on logistics infrastructure and regulatory reform.
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Truck safety guidelines “best in 25 years”
The CEO of the Victorian Transport Association (VTA) Philip Lovel AM said the "Loading, Unloading Exclusion Zones" (LUEZ) Industry Guidelines was one of the best safety projects seen in his 25 years at the VTA.
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Industry input sought for draft Heavy Vehicle National Law
A new body of draft national law with the aims of reducing red tape and improving the productivity and safety for heavy vehicles (over 4.5 tonnes) has been released for public comment.
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Port penalties get closer as parties drift further apart
The final trial period in the Port Botany Logistics Improvement Strategy (PBLIS) has commenced, but it seems that the stevedores and truckers are further apart than ever.
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Work starts on high-speed rail study
The feasibility study commissioned to determine the economic benefits and financial viability of a high-speed rail network along Australia's east coast has begun.
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LAA/apics Mentoring Program extended to SA
The LAA/apics Mentoring Program, now entering its 8th year, is now also available in South Australia.
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Intermec in takeover bid
Intermec has entered into a definitive agreement under which it will acquire Vocollect, the voice picking systems company.
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National plan to combat pollution of the sea
The Federal Government is to undertake a thorough review of Australia's level of preparedness in the event of a serious maritime pollution incident.
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