The Port of Newcastle has welcomed the NSW Nationals decision on Saturday to support the removal of obstacles preventing the development of a new, privately-funded container terminal. Read more
Qube to snap up Chalmers container transport
Qube has made an off-market takeover offer, through its indirectly wholly owned subsidiary, Qube Logistics (Aust) Pty Ltd, for all of the ordinary shares in Chalmers Limited. Read more
Recycled plastic railway sleepers laid in Victoria
Trains travelling through Richmond in Victoria will now be running on railway sleepers made from recycled plastic. Read more
Australian-first connected vehicle trial to begin
Victorian Minister for Roads Jaala Pulford has announced that on-road testing will get underway in an Australian-first trial of connected vehicle technology. Read more
The Amazon effect – from MHD magazine
Amazon continues to change the face of retail and recent news hints that the e-commerce giant will have a greater impact on logistics providers in the future. The retailer recently ramped up its ocean freight services and has begun trying to woo shippers from FedEx and UPS as it aims to gain more control of its supply chain. With Amazon showing no signs of letting up, this could signal changes that may bring great transformation to the supply chain industry. Read more
Australia Post to open big Qld facility for online shoppers
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