The first freight trains on the newly reopened Echuca to Toolamba rail line travelled to the Port of Melbourne last night, where Australian rice will be exported to Japan and the Middle East.
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Fortescue works to rid slavery from global supply chains
Fortescue Metals Group chairman Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest has called on organisations to audit their supply chains, saying modern day slavery is rife.
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Sevaan boss says sourcing from China can work out more expensive
Sevaan Group’s CEO Tony Panrucker has questioned the practice of Australian manufacturers sourcing from China, with the benefits from using local suppliers often being overlooked.
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Airbus secures major orders from Asia
European plane maker Airbus has announced that three Chinese companies have ordered a total of 68 A320 aircraft.
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Programmed win massive Ichthys LNG contract
Programmed have won a $100 million contract to provide services for the INPEX operated Ichthys LNG project.
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3D printing could offer “incredible” savings in transport costs
3D printing has the potential to radically change businesses, starting with a big disruption to supply chains.
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SA iron ore pipeline to boost exports
A $5 billion infrastructure project proposed for South Australia will help boost iron ore exports to more than 100 million tonnes per year, the state government says.
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Trains transported from QLD to SA by road
Five $6 million, 129 tonne, 22 metre trains have been transported from Maryborough, Queensland, to Whyalla in South Australia on five separate 2,200 kilometre-long road journeys spanning three states.
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Noise concerns muffled
Yancoal’s Moolarben coal haul trucks have been commended for their impact on noise minimisation.
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2013 Mercury Awards: The night that was [VIDEO]
Editor of LMH, Vicky Validakis, chats about the importance of the Logistics & Materials Handling Mercury Awards and the highlights of the awards dinner in Sydney.
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