In 2023, the International Energy Agency (IEA) found 26 million EVs have been registered globally. With this figure, it has led to a wide range of rental companies to adopt EVs into their fleets.
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Port of Newcastle reveals diversified 2023 trade results
The Port of Newcastle has released its 2023 trade results, with a shift in weather and demand having a significant impact on its numbers.
Port of Newcastle CEO Craig Carmody says the overall trade figure,
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Optimus Group announces acquisition of LINX Cargo Care Autocare Services
The Australian branch of Optimus Group has announced it has entered into an agreement to fully acquire the shares of the Autocare Services business from LINX Cargo Care Group.
Optimus Group, as a publicly
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South Australia announces funded regional level crossing upgrade plans
South Australia has been announced as the next state to receive funding from the federal government’s regional level crossing upgrade fund (RLCUF).
The SA government will initially receive $6.2 million
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Maersk launches digital air freight solution
Integrated container and logistics company A.P. Moeller-Maersk has announced the launch of a fully digital platform for customers looking to purchase one of its air freight solutions.
Maersk says the
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Isuzu and Coates continue to strengthen partnership
Australian equipment hire and solutions provider Coates has continued to turn to Isuzu’s ready-to-work tipper range for both its external hire fleet and internal operations.
Isuzu says the brand has
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New bill gives Fair Work Commission road transport powers
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has revealed the Fair Work Commission will gain the power to issue mandatory orders across the road transport contract chain, with Parliament passing the federal
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Federal government launches regional level crossing upgrade fund
The federal government has announced that railway crossings in NSW are on track to receive major upgrades due to its new regional level crossing upgrade fund (RLCUF).
The RLCUF aims to improve railway
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Queensland’s Palmerston Highway reopens ahead of schedule
Far North Queensland’s Palmerston Highway has officially reopened to all traffic, including heavy vehicles, following urgent works to rectify the impacts of ex-tropical Cyclone Jasper.
Last weekend,
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NSW continues installation of freight camera technology
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is continuing the installation of its machine-learning traffic cameras across the state.
The state’s north-west is now being targeted, with cameras to be installed at the
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Transport industry welcomes Senate transport reform
The Transport Workers’ Union (TWU), alongside the wider transport industry, has welcomed and commended the federal government and other Senate members for passing reform to enforce safer and fairer standards
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Boral begins large-scale asphalt project at Coffs Harbour bypass
Australian construction materials company Boral has announced it is engaging on a massive flexible pavement project at NSW’s Coffs Harbour bypass that will see it supply, deliver and lay 280 kilotonnes
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Queensland and federal governments provide road safety boost
The Queensland and federal governments have announced a jointly-funded road safety program to help improve road safety across urban, regional and remote roads, footpaths and cycleways in the state.
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VTA State Conference confirms regulatory bodies on line-up
The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has confirmed that two Australian freight and logistics industry regulatory bodies will be in attendance at its state conference line-up to deliver important updates
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Truck Tech and Healthy Heads announce partnership to prioritise truckie mental health
In a dynamic move towards strengthening mental health and wellbeing support within the transport, warehousing and logistics industries, Truck Tech Group has proudly announced its partnership with Healthy
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How can level crossing safety in Australia improve?
Over the past decade, addressing safety around Australia’s numerous level crossings has been a priority for state governments, with the likes of the Victorian government introducing a widespread level
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Scania delivers first truck to Boyle’s Livestock Transport
Heavy vehicle manufacturer Scania has announced that it has delivered its first truck to family-owned operator Boyle’s Livestock Transport.
Scania says the R 660 V8 cabover will run at 68.5 tonnes
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Mildura council calls for port truck tax to be abandoned
The Mildura Rural City Council has joined calls for the Victorian government to scrap the proposed new freight truck tax at the Port of Melbourne.
Earlier this week, the Victorian Liberals revealed the
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Viva Energy announces Shell Card software integration capabilities
Viva Energy has revealed that its award-winning Shell Card has been made more convenient for business customers following its integration with both Xero and MYOB.
This new software update will allow customers
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Eurocold announces WA rental company acquisition and expands Victorian footprint
It’s busy times for Australian refrigerated truck rental leader Eurocold, who has announced another major piece of company news with the acquisition of Perth-based operation Damien Cole Group (DCG).
Just
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