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Black Friday has evolved from a single-day event into "Black November", overtaking December as Australia’s biggest shopping month. Image: AdobeStock/Seventyfour

Australians set new online shopping record in 2024 Cyber Sales

Australians have capitalised on Black Friday and Cyber sales, with Australia Post’s parcel data from the cyber weekend (29 November – 2 December) revealing a record eCommerce period with online purchases up 7.8 per cent compared to the same time last year.
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Stellantis – which represents 16 automotive brands including Fiat, Maserati, and Peugeot – has an existing relationship with DB Schenker. Image: DB Schenker

DB Schenker helps Stellantis move to Mickleham DC

Global automaker, Stellantis, has moved from a warehouse in Port Melbourne to a modern, new, 5-star green energy-rated distribution centre (DC) in Mickleham, spanning 14,000 square metres.
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The Victorian facility will have approximately 15 per cent more capacity than Coles’ New South Wales and Queensland ADCs, with the ability to process 4.6 million cartons per week. Image: Coles

Coles invests $880m in third ADC in Victoria

Coles Group Limited announced it is investing $880 million to develop a new Automated Distribution Centre (ADC) in Truganina, Victoria, in partnership with WITRON Australia Pty Ltd (WITRON).
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New public fleet buses must be zero emission, with nearly 690 ZEBs already funded by the government’s $20 million trial. Image: Adobe Stock/Johannes

Victoria unveils roadmap for transition to zero emission buses

The Victorian Government has unveiled its road map to transform Victoria’s diesel bus fleet towards zero emissions. The Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) Plan will help guide how Victoria’s diesel fleet will be progressively phased out and replaced by zero-emission buses – as the state pushes towards a cleaner and more sustainable bus fleet.
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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has opened consultation for its latest Heavy Vehicle Productivity Plan (HVPP). (Representational Image) Image: Adobe Stock

NHVR seeks input on draft Wine Industry Code of Practice

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released a draft Wine Industry Code of Practice for stakeholder review, enhancing safety
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DB Schenker has an extensive global footprint and is utilising technology to drive added value for customers. Image: Adobe Stock/ Oleksandr

DB Schenker appoints Helen Angell as CIO ANZ

DB Schenker has announced the appointment of Helen Angell to the position of Chief Information Officer, Australia and New Zealand (CIO ANZ). Helen has a pedigree in the IT space, including over 30 years
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The second FC, located also in Horsley Park is a fit out of an existing building. Image: Amazon Australia.

Amazon achieves renewable energy goal early

Amazon has announced that it has matched 100 per cent of the electricity used across its global operations with renewable energy sources in 2023, seven years ahead of its original target date.
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Australia Post and Microsoft renew agreement to boost digital transformation | Image: Australia Post

Australia Post boosts digital transformation with Microsoft

Australia Post and Microsoft have renewed their three-year partnership to continue to build on Australia Post’s investments in cybersecurity and workforce connectivity.

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Fluent Cargo recently added a new feature to its routing engine. Image: Unsplash/maksym-kaharlytskyi.

Tackling disruptions with a resilient supply chain

Fluent Cargo, a fast-growing and cutting-edge cargo routing solutions provider, gives insights into how businesses can tackle ongoing disruptions while making their supply chain resilient. Read More

Reusable pallet wraps are only applicable for seven per cent of global pallet movement. Image: Bearhug.

Reusing wraps for moving pallets

MHD sat down with co-founder of Bearhug Pallet Wraps, Tom Field, who spoke about the New South Wales-based start-up, and what it can offer businesses looking for sustainable and cost-effective pallet wraps, which it will showcase at MEGATRANS2024. Read More

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Australians set new online shopping record in 2024 Cyber Sales

DB Schenker helps Stellantis move to Mickleham DC

Coles invests $880m in third ADC in Victoria

Victoria unveils roadmap for transition to zero emission buses

NHVR seeks input on draft Wine Industry Code of Practice

DB Schenker appoints Helen Angell as CIO ANZ

Amazon achieves renewable energy goal early

Australia Post boosts digital transformation with Microsoft

Tackling disruptions with a resilient supply chain

Reusing wraps for moving pallets

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