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Transport & Logistics
Project update: Gold Coast Light Rail
On 6 May 2011, GoldLinQ was announced as the successful consortium to operate light rail on the Gold Coast. GoldLinQ is responsible for design, construction, operations and maintenance. With passenger services scheduled to start in 2014, GoldLinQ's Jason Ward joined us to discuss the project’s progress and some of the unique and innovative characteristics that…
2 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
The future of Victorian freight rail
Victoria has made clear its aims to position itself as Australia's freight and logistics capital, releasing a multi-billion dollar framework strategy for the state. Published earlier this month, The Freight State highlighted how the state government intends to generate between $19 billion and $23 billion each year, while creating thousands of jobs. Premier Denis Napthine…
30 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
ARA highlights rail industry election proposals
The need for increased railway engineering funding is just one of the issues that has been raised by the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) ahead of the upcoming federal election. ARA chairman Lindsay Tanner said the nation's rail industry contributes millions of dollars to the economy, as well as employing more than 100,000 people across the…
29 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
The freight debate: is the Federal Government doing enough?
In the past few months the election campaign has focused more on education and passenger transport rather than focusing on one of the back bones of the Australian economy; our freight trade. As discussed in Lloyd’s List yesterday, better port planning will lead to a stronger and more productive economy. However, if we fail to…
28 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Giving buyers choice: assessing new trends in online shipping
Do you remember the old days of receiving online purchases? Nothing could be more annoying than missing your delivery and having to wait at the post office to retrieve your purchase. And didn’t I order it online to avoid waiting in queues in the first place? With an estimated $10.8 billion increase in the online…
26 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Infrastructure takes the driving seat in WA’s economic future
Thank you to everyone who attended the 10th annual WA Transport Infrastructure Summit in Perth. Chaired by Jamie Bradford, Chair of CILTA (WA) and Senior Associate with Sinclair Knight Merz, this year’s conference was aptly timed a week after the WA State Budget and reinforced the role that transport infrastructure plays in securing and building WA’s…
22 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Close-up: Adam Bandt – Federal Member for Melbourne
With so much debate on transport and infrastructure focussing on the needs of Melbourne, Informa is fortunate to be hosting the Federal Member for Melbourne and Australian Greens Deputy Leader, Adam Bandt at the Victorian Transport Infrastructure Summit. Adam’s portfolio of responsibilities ranges from education to workplace relations, however he is particularly passionate about creating…
22 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Federal election: The transport funding commitments at a glance
The funding of transport infrastructure traditionally plays a central role in federal and state election campaigns. With only a few weeks to go until Australia is casting its vote on which party will lead the country over the next three years, we have summarised the key funding promises for road and rail infrastructure made by…
21 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
NSW Transport Infrastructure summit wrap up – is rail really that “sexy”?
The NSW Transport Infrastructure summit was held on the 7th & 8th August and speakers surprised the audience by describing the 'sexiness' of rail. Here's a closer look at what was discussed. FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS There were many recurring themes at the NSW Transport Infrastructure summit but rail freight was the definite winner with majority…
20 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Transport’s role in QLD’s economy
Delivering "better infrastructure and planning" is key to the State Government’s plan of a four pillar economy to get "Queensland back on track". As transport takes a leading role in strengthening the Queensland economy, there has never been a better time to review the transport projects and policy promoting the State's future productivity and prosperity. In the lead-up to…
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