Visy has signed a 10 year lease for a 34,777sqm site in Epping, Melbourne, relocating from CPIF’s Somerton Logistics Centre. The facility will be an integral part of its supply chain from March 2021.
ESR Australia Logistics Partnership purchases $302M portfolio
ESR Australia Logistics Partnership (EALP) assets now exceed $1 billion after acquiring a portfolio of 11 Assets for $302.5 million from an ESR managed closed-end investment fund.
Governments fuel security plan misses the boat on shipping
The $211 million commitment from the Federal Government to fund increased domestic fuel storage and support Australian oil refineries is a welcome step to improving fuel security. However, industry says genuine energy security requires action on how fuel is transported to Australia and around the coast.
Australia’s future of deliveries via drones
In the first study of its kind, Australian researchers have found significant opportunity of drone delivery services. High priority freight and personal transport will benefit from this advancing technology with improved travel times from regions to the cities.
Collecting Australia’s most important data
Rose Yip, Head of E-commerce Data Analytics at Australia Post tells Brittany Coles about her online shopping market insights and how the enterprise uses the power of data and analytics to strengthen the national supply chain.
First mental health foundation for transport and logistics workers launched in Australia
Representatives from Australian road transport and logistics industries have joined forces to launch Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds Foundation. It’s the first single national industry-wide approach to tackling mental health and wellbeing.
Sendle raises $19M to help small businesses manage e-commerce demands
Sendle, a top-rated courier service, has raised $19 million to help small businesses manage global eCommerce demand, expand the company’s shipping network and support its accelerated growth.
Toll opens new $25 million facility in NZ
Toll has announced it’s officially opened a new $25 million logistics hub in Wellington, Toll Aotea, that will service customers in Wellington and surrounding regions in New Zealand.
CEVA Logistics expands QLD footprint
Global logistics provider, CEVA Logistics (CEVA) has expanded its presence in Queensland by moving into Frasers Property Industrial’s Berrinba Logistics Park.
Amazon to build its first robotics fulfilment centre in Australia
Amazon Australia has announced plans to open its first robotics fulfilment centre in Western Sydney. The facility will be the same size as Taronga Zoo and house up to 11 million items, doubling the e-commerce giant’s footprint in Australia.