Exploring the rail freight opportunity in Australia
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1d ago
Peter Jones with Anna Samsonova (International Commercial Manager at Lohr Industrie) and Nicolas Bertrand (COO) at Lohr’s Head Office in Strasbourg. Image: Prological. Prological’s Peter Jones explains in this MHD op-ed the benefits of rail freight and how adopting aspects of the European model can help us decrease our reliance on road freight. The benefits of rail freight compared to road transport are transparent. Trains use significantly less fuel to transport freight long distances, carry far more weight and volume, reduce highway congestion, improve safety by reducing the strain on commer ..read more
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NSW port privatisation deals made public
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by Edward Cranswick
1d ago
Image: Shutterstock, Harley Kingston. In a significant move towards greater transparency, the NSW Treasurer revealed on 21 March the financial implications stemming from the privatisation of the state’s ports, uncovering a potential liability ranging from $600 million to $4.3 billion for the people of NSW. This announcement was made as the NSW Labor Government takes steps to honour its commitment to transparency by tabling the contracts of Port Botany and Port Kembla’s privatisation deals, along with other related documents, in Parliament. The deals, initiated by the previous Liberal National ..read more
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Victorian government investing in driver training
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by Joseph Misuraca
2d ago
The Victorian government and Victorian Transport Association's partnership offers accredited training for aspiring heavy vehicle drivers and assists them in securing employment. Image: Shutterstock/Aleksandar Malivuk. Through a partnership with the Victorian Transport Association (VTA), the Victorian government is investing an extra one million dollars in training more heavy vehicle drivers to keep Victoria’s supply chains moving. Premier Jacinta Allan’s department notes this partnership offers accredited training for aspiring heavy vehicle drivers and assists them in securing employment as pa ..read more
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Exploring the rail freight opportunity in Australia
Transport & Logistics News
by pcm_admin
2d ago
Peter Jones with Anna Samsonova (International Commercial Manager at Lohr Industrie) and Nicolas Bertrand (COO) at Lohr’s Head Office in Strasbourg. Image: Prological. Prological’s Peter Jones explains in this MHD op-ed the benefits of rail freight and how adopting aspects of the European model can help us decrease our reliance on road freight. The benefits of rail freight compared to road transport are transparent. Trains use significantly less fuel to transport freight long distances, carry far more weight and volume, reduce highway congestion, improve safety by reducing the strain on commer ..read more
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Should we change how we manage risk?
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2d ago
Supply chains need to contend with shifting demand and contradictory consumer behaviour. Image: Shutterstock/Gumbariya. TMX Transform’s strategic advisor, Linda Venables, writes in this MHD op-ed about the occurrence of the polycrisis in the supply chain industry, questioning if we should change to manage risk. Expect the unimaginable Despite diligent risk management and contingency planning, I had not even considered the causes of some of the most catastrophic operational disruptions in my supply chain career. Until they happened. Case in point: on a 13-degree day in April in western Sydney ..read more
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Dematic automates client’s Thai facility
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by Joseph Misuraca
3d ago
Dematic worked closely with PepsiCo to develop an automation solution to address its storage, throughput capacity, and productivity needs. Image: Dematic. Following a partnership with a global leader in convenient foods and beverages, Dematic has integrated automation as a central feature of its new partner’s expanded production and logistics facility. PepsiCo’s Rojana facility is a critical regional hub that produces a variety of products. With a growing demand for its products in Thailand, PepsiCo recognised the necessity to build capacity in both production and logistics. “Rojana is one of ..read more
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Three steps to taking control of industrial floor cleaning
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4d ago
Conquest recommends creating and enforcing a clear maintenance plan encompassing daily pre-operation inspections. Image: Conquest Equipment. Facility cleaning may not be high on your priority list. Especially when you have all-important productivity and safety KPIs occupying headspace. But whether the goal is site presentation, dust control, ensuring visibility of safety lines, or preparing for an upcoming audit – floor cleaning at your site does need to happen. Conquest Equipment, renowned for their robust range of industrial sweepers and scrubbers, offer their 3 expert tips to taking control ..read more
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PortxGroup partners with EV charging business
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by Joseph Misuraca
4d ago
PortxGroup has partnered with Australian EV charging infrastructure business, PortxGroup. Image: PortxGroup. PortxGroup, provider of Terberg YT200-EV Terminal Tractors in Australia, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with a prominent Australian EV charging infrastructure business. PortxGroup notes this new partnership with JET Charge will strengthen its EV proposition further by offering customers who operate in ports and logistics industries a proven, cost-effective, and fast EV charging solutions suitable for the Australian market. “We are excited about this partnership with JET ..read more
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MHD launches Sustainable Warehouse Competition to debut at MEGATRANS2024
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by Edward Cranswick
1w ago
Image: DifferR / Shutterstock.com MHD Supply Chain Solutions is thrilled to announce the launch of its inaugural Sustainable Warehouse Competition. This exciting initiative is set to take place alongside the highly anticipated MEGATRANS2024 exhibition, happening on 18-19 September 2024 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. In an era where sustainability is not just a buzzword but a vital component of operational strategy, MHD is seeking to spotlight the pioneers of warehouse sustainability. The MHD Sustainable Warehouse Competition aims to celebrate and promote the ground-breaking ..read more
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Tailoring orders with Combilift’s customised forklift capabilities
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by Joseph Misuraca
1w ago
Amelia was raised around all kinds of machinery – much like many of the Combilift crew who also grew up in the farming County. Image: Combilift. From tinkering on her dad’s farm to tailoring forklift solutions for a global customer base, Amelia Elliott has come a long way while staying a stone’s throw from her home in Ireland’s County Monaghan. As a Technical Sales Rep for Combilift, Amelia is the confident conduit between the company’s sales and engineering teams. With equal parts ingenuity and engineering expertise, she knows how to tailor any order using the company’s customised forklift ca ..read more
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