Third-party logistics provider (3PL) CH Robinson has observed an increase of +2.7% in air freight capacity at the same time as demand decreased by 4.7%. Read more
Caught in the middle: shippers, truckers suffer wharf strikes
Shipping lines are being urged to provide detention relief as a strike at the wharf causes container havoc for Australian shippers and transport operators. Read more
Rail reforms: two steps forward, one step back
“National transport reforms have led to some improvements in the rail regulatory regime, but much more needs to be done to achieve the full benefits of reform,” said ARA CEO Danny Broad, in summarising the ARA submission to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into National Transport Regulatory Reform. Read more
NSW Opposition shadow minister for the gig economy
NSW ALP leader Jodi McKay has appointed Daniel Mookhey MLC as shadow minister for the gig economy, finance and small business. Read more
Container terminal a step closer for Newcastle
The Port of Newcastle has welcomed the NSW Nationals decision on Saturday to support the removal of obstacles preventing the development of a new, privately-funded container terminal. Read more
Qube to snap up Chalmers container transport
Qube has made an off-market takeover offer, through its indirectly wholly owned subsidiary, Qube Logistics (Aust) Pty Ltd, for all of the ordinary shares in Chalmers Limited. Read more
Recycled plastic railway sleepers laid in Victoria
Trains travelling through Richmond in Victoria will now be running on railway sleepers made from recycled plastic. Read more
Australian-first connected vehicle trial to begin
Victorian Minister for Roads Jaala Pulford has announced that on-road testing will get underway in an Australian-first trial of connected vehicle technology. Read more
The Amazon effect – from MHD magazine
Amazon continues to change the face of retail and recent news hints that the e-commerce giant will have a greater impact on logistics providers in the future. The retailer recently ramped up its ocean freight services and has begun trying to woo shippers from FedEx and UPS as it aims to gain more control of its supply chain. With Amazon showing no signs of letting up, this could signal changes that may bring great transformation to the supply chain industry. Read more
Australia Post to open big Qld facility for online shoppers
In a boost for online shoppers and local employment, Australia Post’s new Redbank facility – said to be the largest parcel facility and delivery centre in the southern hemisphere – is set to open its doors this October. Read more