The Queensland government has joined the Australian state and territory governments embracing zero-emissions heavy vehicles with the release of its network map.
The map focuses on developing zero-emissions
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Weather events result in mass WA freight route closures
The Western Roads Federation (WRF) has announced that multiple freight routes connecting Western Australia to other states have been closed in recent weeks, with weather events disrupting the state’s
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Volvo delivers first FH electric to Followmont Transport
Queensland operator Followmont Transport has taken delivery of the first Volvo FH Electric in Australia. The announcement comes as Queensland opens access to electric heavy vehicles in freight routes across
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Patrick Terminals introduces first electric terminal trucks to Fremantle operations
Australian container terminal company Patrick Terminals has announced that it will introduce nine electric terminal trucks and charging infrastructure to its Fremantle operations.
The project has been
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WA expands EV network into Kalgoorlie with new fast charger
Kalgoorlie-Boulder has joined the Western Australian electric vehicle (EV) network following the opening of a 150kW fast charger and a 22kW back-up charger in the regional city.
The charger has been
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Watts is driving change at FedEx
From Sydney to Perth and operations to engineering, logistics giant FedEx says women are developing a deep passion for the transport and logistics industry
A recent newcomer to the logistics sector and
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Toyota Fleet Management partners with Chargefox for EV Charge Card
Toyota Fleet Management (TFM) has partnered with Australian electric vehicle (EV) charging platform Chargefox to launch an EV Charge Card that it says offers greater fleet efficiencies and ease of use.
TFM
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Centurion announces off grid battery electric truck fleet
Australian logistics and transport company Centurion has announced it will operate Australia’s first 100 per cent renewable energy, off grid battery electric truck fleet.
In a program backed by the federal
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Victorian Opposition to make Port of Melbourne critical infrastructure
The Victorian Liberal party has introduced a private members’ bill that will designate the Port of Melbourne as a piece of critical infrastructure.
Introduced by shadow ports and freight minister Roma
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Federal government unveils $76 million freight EV infrastructure funding
The federal government has announced it is providing a funding boost to electric vehicles and associated infrastructure, with $76 million in funding announced for electric vehicle projects and the freight
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Geotab becomes associate member of ATA
Global connected vehicle technology company Geotab has announced it has become an associate member of the Australian Trucking Association (ATA).
The partnership will see Geotab use its extensive expertise
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Australia and Singapore strike green digital shipping corridor partnership
Australia and Singapore have announced a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) to formally collaborate and establish a Singapore-Australia green and digital shipping corridor (GDSC).
The signing of this
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SCT turns to Scania to renew fleet
Australian transport and logistics operator SCT has announced it has taken delivery of 14 new Scania SUPER prime movers for its Victorian business.
SCT national fleet manager Michael Sommers says the
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CH Robinson completes Formula 5000 car logistics challenge
Global logistics company CH Robinson has undertaken a unique challenge recently, transporting 15 vintage race cars to Melbourne following a Trans-Tasman shipment.
The Formula 5000 cars from the 1960s and
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PFD Food Services addresses skills shortage with new solution
Food service logistics provider PFD Food Services has taken a different approach to addressing the skills shortage in the logistics and transport sector, launching its new PFD Academy.
The Academy will
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NatRoad calls for federal government to improve heavy vehicle access
The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) is calling on the federal government to make improving heavy vehicle access its number-one priority for the transport industry.
NatRoad CEO Warren Clark
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Jancol Transport Services builds on owner’s freight experience
It’s been three years since Jancol Transport Servcies commenced operations in Western Australia. Despite being a relatively young operator, it defers to the experience of its owner and founder Colin
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Bentley Quarry takes delivery of MaxiTRANS trailer combination
Family-operated quarry company Bentley Quarry has taken delivery of a new Hamelex White truck body and a four-axle dog tipper combination from MaxiTRANS.
The unit has already been deployed into Bentley
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ATSB releases level crossing heavy vehicle safety study
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has completed and released its safety study into the risks associated with level crossing collisions, particularly involving heavy vehicles.
The study was
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WA launches heavy vehicle driver training program into the Wheatbelt
The Western Roads Federation (WRF) has confirmed its successful WA heavy vehicle driver training program has been launched into the state’s Wheatbelt region.
The six week program has now trained and
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