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Transport & 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 InsightsTransport & Logistics
From click to delivery! A host of experts untwist the logistical supply chain
It is only three weeks until the Online Retail Logistics Conference! In the lead up we have heard from many of the speakers taking part including, Gareth Jude, Telstra who told us he sees online retail logistics “heading towards a spectrum of services and choices rather than a cost focused, one size fits all approach”. …
30 Oct 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Question time with Ian Ross; HSE Compliance Senior Advisor, Origin Energy
Ian Ross, Origin Energy has been involved in the transport and logistics industry for about 30 years. During this time he has worked across a number of sectors such as Mail, Building and Construction, Retail, Refrigerated, General and Resources. Since coming to Origin in 2011 he has been solely responsible for the development and implementation…
21 Oct 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Question time with Gareth Jude, Retail Industry Executive, Telstra
In the lead up to the Online Retail Logistics Conference (November 18 & 19 in Sydney), we sat down with one of the presenters: Gareth Jude, Retail Industry Executive at Telstra. Gareth has been conducting research on “the personal supply chain” with the aim of putting a white paper together. The emergence of the Omnichannel shopper means…
16 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.
