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Transport & 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 InsightsTransport & Logistics
Ballarat rail station master plan moves forward
Plans to revitalise Ballarat Station and the surrounding precinct are moving ahead, according to the Victorian government. The community is being encouraged to get involved with the railway engineering and regional development plan, which aims to open the area up as a place of activity, while reinforcing the station's role as a major transport hub.…
25 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Assessing the funding paradox: how important is a AAA credit rating?
Overview of the Victorian Transport Infrastructure Summit Infrastructure creates a catch 22 within many private and public organisations; new assets are critical for the productivity of all businesses, but it is also expensive and time consuming to build. The Victorian Transport Infrastructure summit, held on the 10th & 11 of September in Melbourne, addressed many…
23 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Close-up: Phil McKeiver
Financing and delivering transport infrastructure projects remains one of the main challenges for the transport industry. At the NT Transport Infrastructure Summit, Phil McKeiver, Partner for Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Resources at Gilbert & Tobin Lawyers will draw on nearly 20 years’ experience as a corporate and projects lawyer in private practice, government and…
20 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Infrastructure prime minister making headway, or is it smoke and mirrors?
The newly appointed Minster for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Warren Truss, is the first step to fulfilling the Prime Minister-elects new focus on infrastructure. But what infrastructure projects has Tony Abbott backed so far? Many experts have criticised the PM’s policy on the NBN, stating that a fibre to the node option will only leave…
19 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Building partnerships for infrastructure investment
Spotlight: Redlands City Council Infrastructure plays a key role for Redland’s growth. Located on picturesque Moreton Bay in south-east Queensland, the city includes rural and the many island communities such as North Stradbroke Island, Russell Island, Macleay Island, Lamb Island, Karragarra Island and Coochiemudlo Island. An extra 40,000 people are expected to call Redlands home by…
16 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Presentations: Rail Suppliers 2013
The Australian railway manufacturing industry annually generates $4.2 billion in revenue and is comparatively small in the global heavy engineering manufacturing industry. The local industry command a high level of technical expertise, however our niche manufacturers struggle to compete in the global market due to a strong Australian dollar. At the same time, the Australian…
9 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Heavy haul rail in Brazil: What’s happened in the last 12 months
Spotlight: Vicente Abate, President, ABIFER Given his technical expertise and corporate experience, we are delighted to have Vicente Abate, President of the Brazilian Association of Railway Industry (Abifer), return to deliver a presentation at this year’s Heavy Haul Rail South America conference in São Paulo, Brazil on 17 October 2013. Vicente graduated as a metallurgical…
6 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.
