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Transport & Logistics
Railways evolution in Brazil: Development of the Radio Frequency Spectrum
Many of us have experienced the frustration of not being able to place a mobile phone call in a crowded airport and some of us have had the experience of, when we turn for highways, perceiving the superposition of radio station signals from one city to another. One reason why this happens is because there…
13 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Pushing our expertise to the limit – The next phase of heavy haul rail in Australia
Thank you to everyone who attended the 3rd annual ARA Heavy Haul Rail 2013 conference in Newcastle. Heavy Haul Rail 2013 saw a close examination of what it will take for the rail industry to continue its strong performance in heavy haul over the long term in spite of challenging short term conditions. The shift…
12 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Close-up: Mr. Nkululeko Poya
Mr. Nkululeko Poya, a civil engineering technologist with 13 years of rail engineering, project and business management experience, currently serves as the South African Railway Safety Regulator’s CEO. With key competencies in road infrastructure, property, contract and traffic management, he is renowned for the successful implementation and management of the Kei Rail Project. To date,…
12 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Press Release: Five Steps to Deliver Improved Supply Chain Efficiency in NSW
ALC Press Release 8 August 2013 Australian Logistics Council (ALC) Managing Director, Michael Kilgariff, today told delegates at the NSW Transport Infrastructure Summit that it was time to deliver on five key initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency in the state, particularly in Sydney. “Sydney is the most critical link in Australia’s domestic and international…
8 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Press Release: Five Steps to Deliver Improved Supply Chain Efficiency in NSW
ALC Press Release 8 August 2013 Australian Logistics Council (ALC) Managing Director, Michael Kilgariff, today told delegates at the NSW Transport Infrastructure Summit that it was time to deliver on five key initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency in the state, particularly in Sydney. “Sydney is the most critical link in Australia’s domestic and international…
8 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Opinion: Sustainability – what it means
Antony Sprigg*, the CEO of the Infrastructure Sustainability Council, discusses the idea of sustainability and ways the transport and logistics industries can implement more sustainable initiatives. Sustainability is a word that means many things to many people. Importantly, it is ultimately not a vogue word, but rather a concept which should always be tested, revisited…
1 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Close-up: Jamie Bradford, SKM and CILTA(WA)
Jamie Bradford is the Chair of CILTA (WA) and Senior Associate with Sinclair Knight Merz. Jamie has over 30 years’ experience in transport and logistics, the past 20 years specifically working on logistics aspects including the strategising, planning, implementation and management of construction project supply chains for EPC projects. Jamie was the recipient of CILTA’s…
31 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Industry Insights: What strategies will we see for NSW Ports?
By Paul Zalai*, Director, Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) We have interesting days ahead with Hutchison operating as the third stevedore at Port Botany and incumbent stevedores (DP World and Patrick) continuing to invest in equipment to improve efficiency. With the cap on the port’s container throughput removed as a part of the 99 year…
30 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
RailCorp split sparks debate amongst industry professionals
The start of this month marked the official split of RailCorp into Sydney Trains and NSW Trains. Sydney Trains will be led by a new chief executive. Howard Collins has until recently been at the helm of the London Underground and has led similar changes on London’s Metropolitan Line. Behind the scenes, the creation of…
19 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Transport infrastructure: Focus on Victoria
It’s been an interesting few months for transport in Victoria with debate on both sides of politics unravelling different perspectives on the needs of Victorian residents. Federal transport Minister Anthony Albanese has committed funding for the Melbourne Metro rail link, while Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has committed funding for the controversial East West Link. Transport…
19 Jul 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.
