M1 extension strengthens freight links through the Hunter
The 15-kilometre M1 Pacific Motorway extension between Black Hill and Raymond Terrace has opened to traffic, completing a major road connection through the Hunter and
How New Zealand’s geography shapes its freight network
New Zealand’s freight network operates within a geography that creates both advantages and constraints for supply chains. Two main islands, a long coastline, mountainous terrain
Why freight network redundancy matters in Australia
Australia’s freight network covers enormous distances, connecting farms, mines, factories, warehouses, ports and population centres across the country. That scale makes efficient transport infrastructure essential.
$26m rail freight incentive targets shift from road to rail
A new $26 million freight incentive program will test whether financial support can shift more containerised freight from Australian roads onto rail while reducing diesel
Port of Tauranga expansion targets greater capacity for New Zealand freight
Port of Tauranga has secured approval for its Stella Passage development, paving the way for an expansion that could almost double cargo handling capacity at
Why Freight Audit & Payment is becoming a strategic advantage for Australian Supply Chains
For many organisations, Freight Audit & Payment (FAP) remains one of the least glamorous parts of the supply chain. Its job has traditionally been straightforward:
Bridge strikes cost Australian economy $101 million as freight growth increases supply chain risks
Vehicle bridge strikes cost the Australian economy an estimated $101 million a year, with the frequency of incidents creating significant disruption across freight networks, supply
FedEx Express launches new gateway in Adelaide
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., has announced the opening of its new FedEx Adelaide South Australian gateway, aimed at supporting the increasing air
A shift to coastal shipping and rail could cut NZ’s freight transport emissions – why aren’t we doing it?
According to a recent study, coastal shipping produces a fifth of the carbon emissions (well-to-wheel) of road freight. Rail also performed well, with about a
$400m freight terminal to unlock Aust’s supply chain
Developers say that an upcoming $400 million independently-owned freight terminal is set to unlock the nation’s supply chain in 2025. The Intermodal Terminal Company, backed
Australian Logistics Council hosts national forum on supply chains
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) is launching its national freight and supply chain event of 2022, bringing together end to end supply chain expertise and
WA announces new taskforce to examine shipping industry
The Western Australian government has established a new taskforce that will examine the state’s shipping industry and vital supply chains. The taskforce comes after the