Special Projects Manager Nicole Woods will head FMS’s new Western Australia office as the company looks to expand and provide more offices around the country to best service its increasing customer base. 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
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
Ettamogah rail hub siding complete
Works have finished on a $12.2 million upgrade of a rail siding at the Ettamogah Rail Hub near Albury. Read more
Logistics workers report difficulties with new tech investments
New research has found 98 per cent of Australian transportation and logistics workers have reported technical difficulties with new tech investments made during the pandemic. Read more
Push to make mental health as important as safety
During Mental Health Month, the Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds Foundation is encouraging the road transport, warehousing and logistics industries to “make mental health as everyday as safety.”
Transport unions sign agreement for better industry standards
The National Road Freighters Association and the Transport Workers’ Union have signed a memorandum of understanding to advocate for a more safer and sustainable industry.
Women in Industry 2020 Winners
The winners of the Women in Industry awards for 2020 have been announced. Women representing some of Australia’s leading companies in the industrial sector have been recognised for their achievements in their workplaces.
Japan’s largest carrier partners with international ecommerce solutions provider
Japan’s leading carrier, Yamato Holdings, has partnered with UK based international ecommerce solutions provider, Doddle, to create a proprietary nationwide PUDO network. This follows Doddle’s long term partnership with Australia Post to power their Collect & Return network.
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.