Manhattan Associates has introduced the Manahattan Active Transport Management system to its Active supply chain suite. Read more
Vic opposition calls for government action over maritime dispute
The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) is planning eight 12-hour work stoppages at the Victorian International Container Terminal (VICT) as part of an ongoing enterprise bargaining agreement negotiation. Read more
Software advancements hold key to FMS Transport Software growth
Special Projects Manager Nicole Woods will head FMS’s new Western Australia office as the company looks to expand and provide more offices around the country to best service its increasing customer base. Read more
Logistics industry demands COVID-19 vaccine for essential workers
Industry bodies have implored the state and federal governments to provide freight and supply chain workers with immediate access to a COVID-19 vaccine. Read more
Thomas Foods undergoes facility rebuild with Dematic
Thomas Foods International will use the Dematic Multishuttle Meat Buffer and Pallet Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS) at its new meat processing plant being constructed in Murray Bridge, South Australia. Read more
Amazon prepares to open fulfilment centre in Melbourne’s West
E-commerce giant Amazon is preparing to open its second fulfilment centre in Ravenhall later this year. Read more
ACCI reports Australia’s reliance on global supply chains
The lead author of the 2021 Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) National Trade Survey Report says Australia needs to overhaul its tax and industrial relations sectors to compete with other nations. Read more
ALC calls for more time on new critical infrastructure rules
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has called on the government to more carefully consider which additional freight and logistics assets will be subject to the national critical infrastructure legislation. Read more
New technologies key to Toyota parts distribution centre
Toyota Australia’s new distribution centre in Melbourne is delivering more than 26,000 parts to dealers every day. Read more
Divided salary expectations for logistics workers
More logistics professionals will receive a pay rise this year than last, but it might be less significant than they hoped for, according to a new survey.
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