The National Road Freighters’ Association has called for the road transport industry to consider a nationally recognised entry gate for commercial operators, arguing it could create a safer and more
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Grain train upgrade to boost WA export capacity
Construction is underway on a Midland Line upgrade that will allow heavier grain trains to move between WA’s Mid West grain-growing areas and Geraldton Port.
Arc Infrastructure is upgrading about 78
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NZ freight regulation changes to cut operator red tape
New Zealand will introduce a package of heavy-vehicle rule changes from 6 August, with the Government saying the reforms will reduce compliance costs and help freight operators manage fuel price uncertainty.
The
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Freight boost for South Australian exporters to China
The launch of a new direct flight from Adelaide to Shanghai this week will boost the capacity for direct air freight between the two cities by about 45 tonnes a week.
China Eastern airline will fly direct
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Tasmania unveils air and sea access future report
The Tasmanian government has announced a new strategy to secure the future of the state’s air and sea access network.
The Tasmanian Access Strategy 2040 is built around four pillars – benefit for Tasmanians,
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Regional airport investment backs North Queensland gateways
North Queensland Airports has secured new long-term financing support, with Deutsche Bank committing AUD 100 million to a 12-year tranche of the group’s refinancing package.
The transaction supports
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Nominations now open for 2026 Australian Freight Industry Awards
The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has announced nominations are now open for the 2026 Australian Freight Industry Awards (AFIAs).
The AFIAS are the premier awards program recognising excellence,
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TasPorts announces CEO’s extension as leader
TasPorts has announced the extended appointment of its CEO through to the end of December.
Captain Allan Gray will continue to lead the body, with shareholder ministers approving the board’s recommendation
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What will new leadership mean for WA freight and logistics?
Former Western Australian Government Minister Bill Johnston has been appointed Chair of the Freight and Logistics Council of WA, taking on a key advisory role for the state’s freight and logistics sector.
Johnston
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Trucking industry backs WA train lighting standards bill
The trucking industry has urged the Western Australian Parliament to support proposed train lighting standards, as a private member’s bill moves forward following a series of Nationals WA announcements
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