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Transport & Logistics
Communication key in ensuring G20 security | Graham Coleman
Graham Coleman is presently the Acting Assistant Commissioner, Program Executive of the Queensland Police Service G20 Group. He will be speaking at the National Transport Security Summit in Melbourne, 4-5 March. We sat down with Graham in the lead up to the event to talk about the particular security challenges such a large-scale operation required:…
15 Jan 2015, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Rail Safety – “It’s everyone’s responsibility” | Interview with David Bainbridge
David Bainbridge is National Rail Safety & Assurance Manager at Leighton Contractors. David will be part of the Safety Managers & Regulators Panel on Day 3 of Rail Safety 2015. This is the 15th incarnation of the program and this year's conference theme - "It's everyone's responsibility" - revolves around the importance of collaboration in…
8 Jan 2015, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Giving ‘berth’ to peak efficiency: the challenge for Australia’s ports
Jim Cooper is CEO of one of Victoria’s major bulk shipping ports, Port of Portland. This deep-water port is located near international shipping channels which handles the export and import of bulk commodities and break bulk such as mineral sands, plantation-grown woodchips, logs, grains, alumina and aluminium ingots, livestock, fertiliser and wind turbines. Jim will…
20 Nov 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
The business of transport is the public
Robert Guest is Head of Customer Services, Metro Trains Melbourne. Rob will be speaking at the Transport Accessibility & Connectivity conference in Sydney, 25-26 November. This important two-day event looks at how effective public transport is fundamentally about improving the customer experience and access for all. Rob, can you please tell us a little bit…
10 Nov 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Changing the ‘channel mentality’ in online retail
The Online Retail Logistics Conference is less than two weeks away! Taking place from 18-19 November, this important event for the online retail sector will explore the challenges that retailers face in taking a sale from click to delivery -working with their supply chains and managing logistics. Key industry figures will share their knowledge and expertise…
7 Nov 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Social access begins at the bus stop
Gail Le Bransky is Principal Manager, Accessible and Inclusive Transport | Efficiency and Effectiveness at Transport for NSW. She will be speaking at the inaugural Transport Accessibility and Connectivity conference in Sydney, 25-26 November in Sydney. This important event will explore the importance of effective access to public transport for all members of society. We…
6 Nov 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
The quest for transparency in port valuations – 60 seconds with David Bayne, Port Economist
Maritime Structures 2014 will take place in Sydney, 3-4 December. This is a two-day conference which explores the effective management of marine assets across their life cycle, whilst focusing on the latest port developments and expansions across Australia. In the lead up, we sat down with David Bayne, Port Economist with Drewrys Shipping. An expert…
3 Nov 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Top 5 rail innovations in Australia over the last decade
Australia's railway network is large and complex, which creates a number of efficiency, cost, safety and logistics problems. However, innovation in railway engineering technologies, materials and strategies can help operators drive productivity and save money by modernising a number of processes across the industry. In June 2014, the government's CRC for Rail Innovation (Rail CRC)…
3 Nov 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
The smartest urban transit solution? Discussion heats up around light rail
Light rail is increasingly being adopted as a key component of effective integrated public transport in many Australasian cities. The recent successful launch of GoldLinQ, Queensland's first light rail system and Sydney’s Inner West Light Rail Extension, highlight the increasing popularity of the mode, underlined by a growing political will to invest more in light…
2 Nov 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
What and where are Australians buying online? Ben Franzi talks eCommerce trends
Ben Franzi is GM Global eCommerce Platforms for Australia Post and StarTrack. He sat down with us in the lead up to the Online Retail Logistics Conference in Sydney, 18-19 November. Please tell us a little about yourself and your current role. As GM Sales, Global eCommerce Platforms, my area of interest and expertise is…
31 Oct 2014, 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.
