australia

WiseTech Global launches border compliance engine

Sydney-based logistics software provider WiseTech Global has announced the launch of border compliance
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Progress Rail buys $109m Downer freight operations

Caterpillar-owned diesel-electric locomotives manufacturer Progress Rail is set to buy Downer Group’s Australian freight operations for $109 million.
Around 360 people currently employed by Downer
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Packaging scholarship launched

The Packaging Council of New Zealand (PAC.NZ) is launching a new annual Scholarship program in conjunction with the Australian Institute of Packaging that will give a packaging technologist, designer
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WWL and Prixcar in deal for land-based business in Australia

Shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics ASA (WWL) will sell its inland transportation and technical service business in Australia to Australian vehicle storage and transportation company Prixcar,
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Safer Storage Systems partners with Dexion

Pallet racking and shelving provider Safer Storage Systems has partnered with storage solutions provider Dexion Australia and signed on to become a Dexion Supply Centre.
Safer Storage Systems is
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Queensland election “vital” for freight logistics industry: ALC

The Australian Logistics Council has written to party leaders in Queensland ahead of the 25 November state election, asking them to outline their policies on key issues such as corridor protection, congestion,
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New 20,000sqm VIC facility for Simplot Australia

Agricultural business Simplot Australia has committed to a new facility in Truganina, a 20,725m2 site with an additional 5,156m2 of super-canopy.
Simplot Australia owns Australian brands such as
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Australian online retailer The Iconic moves to major new DC

Australian online fashion retailer The Iconic has moved to a new, larger distribution centre (DC) in Yennora, New South Wales, due to growing customer demand and in preparation for forecasted growth over
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Aurizon announces new board appointment

Australian rail freight operator Aurizon has announced that Marcelo Bastos has joined the Aurizon Board as a Non-Executive Director, effective 15 November.
Bastos has more than 30 years of experience
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