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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Homewares fulfilment centre opens in Melbourne
E-commerce fulfilment provider eStore Logistics has opened an exclusive fulfilment centre for online homewares and furniture retailer, Temple & Webster. Read more
Huge demand puts pressure on Western Sydney industrial land stocks
The Sydney industrial market is experiencing unprecedented demand from tenants looking for new space as transport and retail occupiers look to strengthen their supply chains. Read more
ALC reacts to infrastructure and transport ministers’ meeting
The Australian Logistics Council says accelerated reform is required to support the industry through present and future challenges, following the 15th meeting of transport ministers. Read more
Green light for $300 million industrial and logistics estate
Charter Hall’s flagship logistics trust fund has acquired 35 hectares of industrial land at the Light Horse Business Hub in Eastern Creek, Western Sydney. Read more
Australian Government establishes freight data hub
Australian freight data has taken a leap forward with the launch of the National Freight Data Hub prototype website. Read more