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Transport & Logistics
The international landscape of rail maintenance: the latest news and projects
As asset management programs and buzz words are beginning to make their rounds, rail operators, state governments and rail associations are encouraging best practices in international rail maintenance standards. We have taken a look at some of the latest developments in the international rail front, to show that the issues we have in Australia, are…
15 Nov 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-up: Jim Cooper
Jim Cooper, CEO of the Port Of Portland will discuss the port supply chain and the importance of providing flexibility in a changing mineral sands market at the Mineral Sands Conference, to be held on the 4– 5 March 2014 in Melbourne Port of Portland is one of Victoria's four commercial ports. The Port handles…
15 Nov 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
NDIS roll-out: Nurses will require training and up-skilling
Mental health nurses have a very diverse and challenging role in caring and supporting for people with mental health issues and their families. Their involvement will be crucial when integrating mental health in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Professor Wendy Cross, Head, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Monash University and President, Australian College of…
14 Nov 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Infographic: Curtis Island GLNG project on track for 2015
The Curtis Island GLNG project is a US$18.5 billion pioneering enterprise to convert coal seam gas (CSG) into liquefied natural gas (LNG). The joint-venture led by Santos with PETRONAS, Total and KOGAS as partners represents a major investment into a cleaner energy source. This infographic visualises some of the key facts about the project. The…
14 Nov 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Mining boom ‘not over’
Australia's mining boom is not over, new research has argued. The BIS Shrapnel Mining in Australia 2013-28 report suggested that despite predicted falls in investment, the industry will continue to be the country's main economic influence for the next five years. Mining production is expected to surge 41 per cent over this period, which will…
14 Nov 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
VIC railway engineering receives $14m maintenance boost
A new $14.6 million freight rail maintenance depot in Victoria is set to give railway engineering in the state a boost. The Victorian coalition government revealed the rail freight wagon terminal and sidings will be a central part of the state's push towards strengthening the logistics sector and improving activity in Melbourne's western suburbs. The…
14 Nov 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Designing solutions to the Pilbara’s logistics constraints
The Port of Dampier is the world's second largest bulk export port and one of Australia’s most remote ports. As trade grows, so does the importance of efficient and competitive supply chains and to deal with this demand, Dampier Port is developing a “world first” port expansion using a floating deck transhipment system (FDTS) and…
12 Nov 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Networking ‘should be a part of women’s leadership development’
Effective networking is an important part of leadership development, but many women are failing to take advantage of the opportunities open to them. This is according to several experts, who highlighted the difficulties women face when trying to build relationships in the business world. Deborah Gillis, chief operating officer at women's research and advocacy group…
12 Nov 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Leadership training ‘the most effective development activity’
Leadership training has a number of benefits, including increasing your confidence, enhancing your chance of promotion and boosting your overall workplace performance. Not only this, a recent survey highlighted that learning leadership skills is the most effective development activity for employees to undertake. The Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI) polled 516 HR professionals and 17…
8 Nov 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Using technology to reduce maintenance times by almost a third
Downer Rail has instigated sweeping changes to how it approaches passenger and freight rail maintenance, with reductions in maintenance times of up to one third. Its new approach to passenger and freight rail maintenance focuses on long-term Through Life Support (TLS) relationships, condition-based monitoring and Lean methodologies. “Our focus is keeping our customers’ trains on…
7 Nov 2013, by Informa InsightsInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
