In a boost for online shoppers and local employment, Australia Post’s new Redbank facility – said to be the largest parcel facility and delivery centre in the southern hemisphere – is set to open its doors this October. Read more
The supply chain is lagging when it comes to land
The Asian Century is well and truly upon us, with data showing that Asian economies will be larger than the rest of the world combined and home to half of the world’s middle class by next year. Read more
New DHL Brisbane office to focus on e-delivery
DHL Express has opened a new state-of-the-art customer support centre in Brisbane’s central business district. Read more
Amazon buys 15 more freighter aircraft for Prime network
At the International Paris Air Show, Amazon announced a partnership with GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) to lease an additional fifteen Boeing 737-800 cargo aircraft. Read more
Survey reveals exploitation of transport workers
Transport and delivery workers in the gig economy are paid less, work more hours unpaid and are less satisfied than other workers, a major survey has revealed. Read more
Sunshine Coast’s food exports get a boost
Sunshine Coast Airport has signed a partnership agreement with the Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN) with the aim of boosting food exports from the region to national and international markets. Read more
Technology => efficiency – from MHD magazine
Government regulations requiring greater compliance, the increasing need for visibility into the status of shipping loads, and an increasing responsibility for driver safety continue to drive demand for mobility technology in transport. It remains a top technology investment, according to a recent Gartner supply chain survey. Read more
SCLAA Women in Logistics 2019: encourage diversity
The annual SCLAA Women in Logistics luncheon is an event that challenges thinking, inspires action, encourages diversity and motivates collaborative change. Read more
World Environment Day: diesel states its case
Makers and suppliers of diesel engines, equipment and fuels embrace the global challenge of a cleaner environment by taking positive actions to use less energy and reduce emissions whilst also enabling the prosperity of peoples and countries around the world. Read more
Kalmar launches 9-18t lithium battery electric forklifts
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has introduced a medium electric forklift (9-18t capacity), powered by emission-free lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technology. The new forklift is the latest step on the company’s journey towards offering an electric version of every product in its portfolio by 2021. It is the first forklift in the medium-capacity range to be powered by Li-ion batteries, and the battery technology will initially be available for several models with a wheelbase of 3,500 mm. Read more