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Airfreight demand improves in January

The international aircargo sector rebounded in January, with demand for freight climbing 28.3% from a year ago, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Lines will be at VTA empties forum says SAL

The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) looks like it will get its wish to see container line executives at its Melbourne empty container management forum next Wednesday.

Supply chain forgotten in insulation fiasco

Supply chain services firms have been left out of pocket having borne the brunt of the Federal Government's swift cancellation of its insulation scheme.

Ports North to control nine Queensland ports

In a rebranding move, Far North Queensland Ports Corporation (FNQPC) has changed its trading name to Ports North.

Magellan restarts lead mine after three years

Magellan Metals has resumed processing operations at the lead carbonate mine that was put in extended hibernation after the port of Esperance contamination controversy that began in 2007.