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National freight strategy in the slow lane
The Federal Government could go to the next election without a national freight strategy, with Australia's transport and logistics industry doubtful the long-awaited policy will be tabled until the end of the year.
Linfox looks to halve emissions by 2015
Linfox has launched an ambitious target of halving emissions by the middle of the decade.
Don Telford to chair ALC as Backmann steps down
Ivan Backmann has retired as chairman of the Australian Logistics Council, with former Pacific National chief Don Telford to move into the role.
Mariana launches new northern Australian service
Mariana Express Shipping will add another containership and more direct call ports for its Darwin and Townsville customers from next month.
Shipment breaks Portland grain export drought
The call of the 42,249 dwt bulker, Velebit, at Portland marked the first grain shipment from the Victorian port in more than two years, agribusiness AWB said today.
World growth to drive export earnings, ABARE says
The incomes of Australia’s commodity exporters are poised to improve amid expectations the world economy is on the mend, according to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE).
Australian listing for Miclyn in energy support push
Singapore energy services firm Miclyn Express Offshore will make a $365m initial public offering on the Australian Securities Exchange, with a view to listing next month.
Farstad seals Woodside offshore energy deals
The offshore energy services sector continues to heat up, with Farstad Shipping awarded Woodside Petroleum charter contracts for two platform supply vessels (PSV) and two anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels.
Ex-DHL executive to head Agility Asia Pacific
Logistics solution provider Agility has named former DHL executive Hans Hickler chief executive of the Asia Pacific region.
Industry backs Victorian lane ban for trucks
The road-haulage industry was cautious but relatively relaxed about Victorian Government plans to ban heavy vehicles from inside lanes of multi-lane freeways.
