Irish materials handling specialist Combilift has officially launched a multidirectional forklift with up to 5-ton lifting capacity. Read more
Toll Group opens COVID-19 vaccination hubs for employees
Toll Group is opening dedicated vaccination hubs across key Melbourne sites to help vaccinate its employees against COVID-19. Read more
Top logistics facility set for market
An A-Grade logistics property has been offered to the market with an expected price tag of $20 million. Read more
Forklifts hitting the sweet spot
Confectionary producer Robern Menz has celebrated its recent success by decking out one of its Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) forklifts with a Violet Crumble themed paint job. Read more
Victorian International Container Terminal COVID-19 case
After last week’s Port Botany COVID-19 cases, the VICT has also closed operations for a day because of one positive case. Read more
Second parcel boom forecasted before Christmas
Parcel delivery service CouriersPlease is predicting a second parcel boom before Christmas with a 30 per cent increase expected in the December quarter. Read more
Rail Freight Action Plan launched
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has released its action plan to support greater use of rail freight. Read more
DHL delivers 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses
DHL has shipped 1 billion vaccine doses throughout 160 countries since December 2020. Read more
Woolworths distribute hub to generate 1100 jobs
A $405 million plan for a Woolworths distribution centre is expected to generate 700 permanent jobs and supply food to 285 supermarkets. Read more
Typhoon disrupts operations at China’s two busiest ports
A typhoon that swept through East Asia has forced two of the world’s busiest ports to suspend some of its operations. Read more