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Transport & Logistics
Adelaide box terminal weighs options to lift its future game
The South Australia Transport Infrastructure Summit held on 18th -19th September in Adelaide offered insights into plans for infrastructure development across SA. As part of the program General Manager of Flinders Ports Stewart Lammin shared the planning process in accommodating container trade growth at the Port of Adelaide. Below is an article which appeared in…
14 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Cruise industry sets sail for regional ports
Australia's busiest summer cruise season is about to start with almost 800 ship visits scheduled over the next few months and it’s not only the capital city ports such as Sydney and Melbourne that will experience cruising’s popularity. Chris White, Chairman, Cruise Down Under & Group Manager Product Marketing, Tourism Victoria joins us to provide…
11 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Close-up: Theo Taifalos, V/Line
Theo Taifalos is Chief Executive of V/Line Pty Ltd, Australia’s largest regional public transport operator. Mr Taifalos has extensive experience in the Australian energy and railway sectors, where he has demonstrated an unswerving commitment to customer service and safe operations. At V/Line, he leads a dedicated team of nearly 1500 employees delivering services to approximately…
11 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Minute by minute shipping: will online retail be taken over by the same-day delivery promise?
Amazon tried it. Google is starting to do it. And most of us have dabbled in the offerings of the Iconic. But is the promise of same-day shipping a major decision factor for consumers? And is it cost-effective enough to justify the speed? We've taken a look at the latest same-day delivery promises and broken down the…
4 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Close-Up: Phil Mumford
With light rail stations starting to pop up across the Gold Coast and 75 per cent of the track already laid, it's not surprising that the CEO behind Queensland’s first light rail system is an extremely experienced leader of organisations and people and an exceptional problem solver with outstanding influencing skills. The award-winning $1.2 billion…
3 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
ARA reveals “dramatic rise” in rail use
There has been a "dramatic rise" in the use of rail across all market segments, according to the Australasian Rail Association (ARA). An ARA-commissioned report, which featured contributions from 22 rail organisations, showed freight, light rail and passenger activity all increased in 2012 when compared with the previous year. The news is likely to be…
3 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Developing urban rail in Africa – What needs to happen?
With the inaugural Urban Rail Africa conference being held in December, we had the opportunity to chat with rail industry leaders Dave van der Meulen, Managing Member, Railway Corporate Strategyand Leonard Ejimogu, Executive Director (projects) Transurb to hear their thoughts on the work that is required to realise the vision of world-class passenger services and urban…
3 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Building on asset management: the need for an integrated & national plan
Before the Federal election, news sites and newspapers were awash with the latest and greatest infrastructure projects that would be undertaken by the newly elected government. We've also seen the development of the infrastructure prime minister and the proposal for a 15-year infrastructure plan of national projects; but can we justify a plan with no…
1 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Michael Pezzullo: a life in politics
As we draw closer to the 13th annual AusIntermodal conference, we’d like to introduce Michael Pezzullo, who will be delivering a keynote address for the first time at AusIntermodal. Michael was appointed as CEO of the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service on 15 February 2013. Prior to this, he was Acting Chief Executive Officer September 2012,…
30 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Chain of Responsibility
The National Heavy Vehicle Laws are on the verge of commencing, meaning a new rule book will apply in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia regarding vehicle standards, fatigue management and chain of responsibility. It is therefore vital that all links in the supply chain is fully aware of its obligations under…
27 Sep 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.
