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Transport & Logistics
ABB – Innovations in Light Rail DC Traction Networks
The renaissance continues for Light Rail in Australia. New and ongoing investment from state and federal government is highlighting LRT as the preferred transport mode to effectively, efficiently and sustainably move people around our cities. The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) and Informa are delighted to host the 4th annual Light Rail Conference and Exhibition at…
12 Jan 2017, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Teletrac Navman – Route Compliance and your Business
Just 2 weeks to go until heavy vehicle operators, safety experts, risk managers and the heavy vehicle regulator meet in Sydney for the 10th annual Chain of Responsibility & Heavy Vehicle Safety Conference. As the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) continue with the National Roadworthiness Baseline Survey, heavy vehicle operators are looking to employ solutions to…
28 Oct 2016, by Informa InsightsOccupational Health & Safety | Transport & Logistics
Truck Driver Skills Survey – identifying the need for a truck driver apprenticeship
There are many key issues facing the heavy vehicle industry in Australia; compliance with NHVR requirements, driver fatigue management, route compliance, transport automation, technology implementation and driver training. It is the latter, along with the attraction of younger people into the aging workforce that is perhaps one of the most important topics facing the industry…
23 Sep 2016, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Heavy Haul Rail 2016 – Driving Innovation to Deliver Efficiencies
The Australasian Railway Association and Informa would like to thank all speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and delegates who attended the 6th annual Heavy Haul Rail Conference and Exhibition in Mackay at the end of August. The conference, which took place at Mackay Exhibition and Convention Centre, included presentations from operators, port managers, track managers, economists, suppliers,…
9 Sep 2016, by Informa InsightsInfrastructure | Transport & Logistics
NHVR to open the conversation at COR Conference
On the 1st August The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) commenced the largest ever health check on the mechanical condition of Australia’s heavy vehicle fleet - The National Road-worthiness Baseline Survey. Approximately 1.7% of the heavy vehicles across Australia will be inspected by Authorised Officers within each jurisdiction. This is the first time that heavy vehicles…
2 Sep 2016, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
An opportunity for an insight into Queensland’s largest port
A rare site tour opportunity: We are delighted that the Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL) will host an afternoon site-tour for AusIntermodal conference attendees on the 9th September. Each year around $50 billion of trade is handled through the Port including 95% of Queensland's container trade contributing to more than 50% of Queensland's international trade. This is a unique opportunity to…
26 Aug 2016, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Is SOLAS the biggest fizzer of all time?
INDUSTRY COMMENT: After so much hype in the lead up to the 1 July 2016 implementation, the fact that we have no form of compliance overseeing Verified Gross Mass (VGM) requirements is making a mockery of the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) reforms. Lloyds List Australia featured an article on 25 July whereby a…
19 Aug 2016, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Agile Decision Making in Terminal Operations
In partnership with the ARA and Lloyds List Australia, AusIntermodal 2016 will be held in Brisbane for the first time on September 8 and 9. We look forward to two days of discussion on intermodal freight transportation followed by a site tour around Queensland's largest port - Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd. The program will…
12 Aug 2016, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Site Tour Confirmed for Heavy Haul Rail Attendees
Driving Innovation to Deliver Efficiencies is the central theme of our 6th annual Heavy Haul Rail Conference which will take place at Mackay Convention and Exhibition Centre on the 24th and 25th August. The Australasian Railway Association and Informa are proud to have developed an agenda showcasing the best in local and international project expertise…
8 Jul 2016, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
The final countdown to the IHMA Congress!
The final countdown has begun! This time next week we will have launched the 10th IHMA Congress in Vancouver. Ahead of the Congress we are delighted to announce that we have finalised the event guide. The guide contains everything you need to know about the event including the agenda, social events and full exhibitor listings.…
23 May 2016, 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.
