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Dangerous Goods Code free to download

Following a recommendation by the Productivity Commission's research report on chemicals and plastics regulation, the Australian Transport Council has agreed to make the 7th Edition of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG7) available for free download
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Port Phillip Bay channel deepening expedited

Port of Melbourne Corporation (PoMC) has secured the services of an additional vessel for the Channel Deepening Project, with the aim now to complete major dredging works in Port Phillip Bay earlier than scheduled next year.
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IAP update

Following Transport Certification Australia's announcement of Minorplanet Asia Pacific Pty Ltd achieving certification as an IAP Service Provider, the RTA provided an IAP update to transport operators pre-enrolled for the IAP in New South Wales and Victor
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National trucking laws get closer

The Australian Government has taken a critical step toward national trucking laws, which could boost the safety of the trucking industry, reduce freight costs and slash red tape for trucking companies.
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Air freight security made simple

Following an initiative by the Freight and Logistics Council of NSW (FALCONSW), a centralised national reporting and action project to deal with incidents relating to theft of air cargo has been developed.
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Tough year ahead for Australian firms

Australian businesses are preparing for a challenging year, with executives anticipating further declines in sales, profits, employment and capital investment in the March 2009 quarter.
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Trade grows through Sydney ports

The global financial crisis has yet to have an impact on trade through Sydney ports, with 7.3 million mass tonnes of total trade moving through the trade for the first quarter of 2008/09, an increase of 0.7 per cent compared to the same period last year.
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