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The new freight processing centre is part of the Greater Avalon Employment Precinct. Image: Adobe Stock/Doublelee

New dedicated freight processing facility to open at Avalon Airport

Online shoppers and businesses in the Greater Geelong area and Melbourne’s west can expect quicker deliveries to their doorsteps, with a new dedicated freight
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GS1 Australia, a not-for-profit leader in supply chain standards, is embracing rail freight to reduce emissions. Image: Shutterstock

Unlocking the sustainability benefits of rail freight

GS1 Australia’s Dharshi Hasthanayake reveals how the company’s traceability standards enhance the end-user experience of rail freight services to promote its role as a more sustainable method of
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The Australian Freight Industry Awards. Image: VTA

Transport industry celebrates Freight Industry Award winners

The nation’s top talent in freight and logistics gathered once again at the 34th Australian Freight Industry Awards. A record crowd attended the prestigious black-tie Gala Presentation in Melbourne’s
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Maximising sustainability benefits of rail freight

With the Federal Government’s legislated commitment to achieve net zero by 2050, the transport and logistics sectors are beginning to focus on reducing emissions. Rail freight is a key part of the
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MachShip’s integration capabilities provide a seamless customer experience. Images: MachShip

MachShip integrates 500+ carriers and hits freight milestone

Following the celebration of its 10th anniversary in July, MachShip now boasts integration with over 500 Australian carriers and has managed over $1 billion in freight consigned through its platform for
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The ARA submission emphasises the importance of intra-state interoperability to enable more efficiency .Image: Adobe Stock

ARA pushes for more freight by rail

Increasing rail’s share to 30 per cent of Victoria’s freight task will be key to easing road congestion, and unlocking safety and environmental benefits, an industry submission to the Victorian Freight
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Origin TMS seamlessly integrates with Origin’s suite of logistics software Image: Sandfield

Streamline complex freight with Origin TMS

Origin has recently launched its TMS (Transportation Management System) called the Origin TMS. This innovative solution is set to redefine how logistics businesses manage their transportation operations,
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GS1 is making it possible to achieve a seamless process in freight logistics. Images: GS1 Australia

Streamlining Australia’s freight industry

MHD sat down with Dimi Pachiyannis from GS1 to gather insights into the state of the Australian logistical sector and where improvements can be made. Read More

Making logistics seamless with freight forwarding

Efficient freight forwarding is essential in today’s fast-paced global market for businesses looking to streamline their logistics and optimise supply chain operations. Read More

Reeanjou Ram, Chief Executive Officer of iTrazo Tracetech | Image: VTA

Nominations open for Australian Freight Industry Awards

Following the success of last year’s Australian Freight Industry Awards (AFIAs), past winners are rallying behind the call for nominations for the upcoming 2024 awards.
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Transport industry stalwart Kevin Halpin (centre) was the recipient of the 2023 Personality of the Year Award | Image: VTA

Nominations open for Australian Freight Industry Awards 2024

The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has announced nominations are now open for the 34th Australian Freight Industry Awards, sponsored by TWUSUPER and Viva Energy Australia. Read More

Peter Jones with Anna Samsonova (International Commercial Manager at Lohr Industrie) and Nicolas Bertrand (COO) at Lohr’s Head Office in Strasbourg. Image: Prological.

Exploring the rail freight opportunity in Australia

Prological’s Peter Jones explains in this MHD op-ed the benefits of rail freight and how adopting aspects of the European model can help us decrease our reliance on road freight. Read More

White paper on network and freight design.

Making the right network and freight decisions

Prological has released a new whitepaper on network considerations for businesses to maximise network advantage while leveraging the most appropriate set of compromises. Read More

Australia Post adds new freighter

Australia Post has added a new freighter to its fleet, providing critical capacity and flexibility to support growing e-commerce demands during the busy peak Christmas period. Read More

National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy review underway

The review of the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy has commenced this August, following agreement with state and territory infrastructure and transport ministers. Read More

Red-Carpet roll-out for guests at Australian Freight Industry Awards

Guests attending the Australian Freight Industry Awards this Saturday will be treated like stars, with the red-carpet being rolled-out to welcome them, ahead of being photographed in front of some very special vintage cars in the grand foyer of Crown Melbourne. Read More