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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First of five electric ferries for WA hits key build milestone
The future of ferry transport on Perth’s Swan River is electric.
Henderson-based shipbuilder Echo Marine Group, which won the contract to produce five new electric ferries for the state’s METRONET
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Survey signals industry support for road user charging reform
A new survey from ITS Australia has revealed strong, consistent support across the transport technology sector for the transition to a road user charging (RUC) model, highlighting industry alignment on
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Stability the key for High Speed Rail Authority Board update
The Chair and two board members have been reappointed for another term to the High Speed Rail Authority’s Board.
The Federal government announced on June 18 that Jill Rossouw will retain her position
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Membership boost bolsters truck industry lobbying firepower
The addition of two new association members to the Australian Trucking Association’s membership role is set to strengthen the ATA’s clout in Canberra.
The ATA announced on June 22 that the
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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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Why does Port Hedland need a new bypass channel?
Pilbara Ports has awarded Jan De Nul Australia the dredging contract for the new Zone 5 Bypass Channel at the Port of Port Hedland, marking a key step in a $50 million safety and resilience project.
The
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Half steps to continue to bring savings on fuel excise in July
Fuel excise and heavy vehicle road user charges will return from July 1, at about half the usual charge, until August 2.
The Federal Government made the announcement yesterday in the face of weeks of
Bruce Highway upgrade to improve Wide Bay freight access
A Bruce Highway upgrade at Isis River will target freight efficiency and safer local access in Queensland’s Wide Bay-Burnett region, with construction expected to begin in July 2026.
The Bruce Highway
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