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Transport & Logistics
Spotlight on Mozambique: Value of rail investment for end-to-end mining logistics solutions
Transport solutions play a key role in differentiating coal companies. An efficient and productive supply chain is a value-add investment and from negotiating rail access agreements and allocation, to rollingstock improvements and upgrades in train control system, mining companies are investing in this competitive advantage that logistics affords. Mozambique’s Moatize Coal Basin is one of…
5 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
ARA calls for more rail engineering investment
Road congestion could drop by as much as 60 per cent by investing more money in rail engineering projects, an industry organisation has claimed. Research commissioned by the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) suggested rail investment would be significantly cheaper than road-building initiatives and would achieve the same results. The data showed rail would cost 57…
3 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Downer wins $100m BHP contracts
Downer EDI Mining has finalised two contracts with BHP Billiton totalling $100 million for rail engineering and shiploader projects. The deals will see the contractor carry out work on BHP's iron ore operations in Western Australia. One contract, worth $40 million, will involve the design and construction of rail works at the resource giant's ore…
31 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Politicised infrastructure planning set to cause damage in the long run
New governments bring new perspectives on what infrastructure is most needed for the given time; in Kevin Rudd’s leadership stint it’s fair to say that the NBN was his priority infrastructure project. However, this year’s discussion on infrastructure has focused on the lack of innovative projects and funding as the issues surrounding what Australia needs…
30 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Queensland’s rail freight efficiency revival
Queensland has become the latest state to unveil a new strategy for improving freight networks in anticipation of rapid growth in the sector. Titled 'Moving Freight', the framework hopes to prepare the state for a predicted 89 per cent rise in freight task by 2026, with rail development playing a prominent role. The Queensland government…
28 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
How technology, regulation and data is helping improve rail safety in the US
Although the US has seen a significant decline in train accidents over in the last decade, a number of recent deadly derailments have renewed discussions on the role of technology and regulation in mitigating against human error. In 2008, Congress passed a law mandating that systems, known as positive train control, be installed by commuter…
21 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Drilling begins on QLD underground bus and train project
Geotechnical drilling investigations have begun on Queensland's $5 billion underground bus and train project, with work commencing beneath the Brisbane River. Premier Campbell Newman, who joined main roads minister Lawrence Springborg and lord mayor Graham Quirk at the Sea Lift 7 barge where the drill is located, said it is a significant milestone for the…
21 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources | Transport & Logistics
Pacific National and Whitehaven sign new coal rail haulage deal
Pacific National Coal will provide rail haulage functions for Whitehaven Coal for 12 more years, under the specifications of a new contract between the companies. Replacing an existing agreement, the deal will run until June 2026 and includes a number of different working conditions. The largest component is a shift to a more efficient train…
20 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Close-up: David Humphrey
“It is estimated that Africa will need to invest at least US$100-billion in the next decade to upgrade its infrastructure, if it is to realize the economic growth potential presented by its existing newly found vast mineral and other natural resources, such as coal, iron ore, oil and gas”, says David Humphrey, Global Head of…
16 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Innovative funding needed for light rail
Since the outcome of the Federal Election last year, the wide and varied array of light rail projects being undertaken by State Governments is now said to be in limbo. As the Abbott Government slashes spending across a variety of sectors, it seems that public transport infrastructure projects are taking the deepest cuts. If we…
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