The Federal Court has dismissed the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission’s proceedings against NSW Ports Operations Hold Co and its subsidiaries Port Botany Operations and Port Kembla Operations. Read more
McColl’s adds Tieman 26m PBS-approved tanker to fleet
Victorian bulk liquid carrier, McColl’s Transport, has announced it has taken delivery of a 26 metre Tieman road train for its farm milk division. Read more
Scully RSV merger with Australian Trailer Rentals delivers super-sized customer base
The recent merger in May this year of Scully RSV and Australian Trailer Rentals promises to have a significant impact on refrigerated supply chains Australia-wide. Read more
Roadside grain dumping in the crosshairs
Plant Health Australia is aiming to raise awareness among grain carriers that dumping grain on the roadside is illegal not only because it creates an eyesore, but more critically it poses a serious biosecurity risk. Read more
K&S pioneer receives Queen’s Birthday citation
Road transport identity Ray Scott has been posthumously honoured as a Member of the Order of Australia. Read more
Woolworths gets go ahead on PFD acquisition
Woolworths is set to acquire a majority share of PFD after the national consumer watchdog announced it would not oppose the deal. Read more
2021 Trailer Hydraulic Showcase
2021 Trailer Hydraulic Showcase, Download the Read more
Govt-backed CSIRO report pre-empts road freight shifting to rail
Early results of a study across 140 commodities show an average transport cost reduction of 39 per cent by shifting freight from road to Inland Rail. Read more
Exports hit historic high of $36 billion
A $10.1 billion merchandise goods trade surplus for April has been reported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Read more
New Murray River crossing in Swan Hill moves closer
Preliminary designs on a new bridge for a key freight corridor in Northern Victoria have been approved following comprehensive planning investigations and community consultation. Read more