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Transport & Logistics
Removing CCTV Cameras in NSW Train Stations
The NSW Government has made news recently with what has been labelled the “CCTV Battle” as federal politicians pledge their support to maintain CCTV facilities. The Administrative Decisions Tribunal (ADT) ruled that CCTV cameras may breach privacy after a local complaint. A review of the tribunal’s findings has been called after the Shoalhaven Council on…
21 May 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Winners and Losers of the Federal Budget 2013/2014
The release of the Federal Budget on Tuesday the 14th May, has brought about questions on whether or not state governments will match expenditure dollar for dollar. The winners and losers of the budget have been welcomed in the media; but Treasurer Wayne Swan states that the focus of his latest budget will be to…
17 May 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
The next generation in IRJ design and rail engineering
We had the opportunity to have a chat with Professor Manicka Dhanasekar (Sekar) and Dr Nannan (Roger) Zong of Infrastructure Engineering in the School of Civil Engineering at Queensland University of Technology prior to the RISSB National Rail Turnouts Workshop. Pofessor Sekar has an esteemed and long career in academia including the publication of over…
14 May 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Driving innovation in rail operation & training
The Adelaide based rail operator Genesee & Wyoming Australia plays a vital role in the national minerals sector, operating nearly 5,000 km of railroad in South Australia and the Northern Territory. In his 8 years as managing director at G&W Australia, Robert Easthope has led the company’s growth in its largest operating region and has…
30 Apr 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Call for papers: WA Transport Infrastructure 2013
From meeting customer demand, to offering better freight solutions and attracting new operators and investors, transport infrastructure plays a key role in generating increased benefits for Western Australia. The scale of WA’s transport task quickly comes into focus when you consider the figures that emerged at the Western Australia Transport Infrastructure 2012 Conference. We learnt…
23 Apr 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Rail industry stepping up its customer relations focus
We would like to thank everyone who participated in the Australasian Railway Association’s Customer Relations in Rail 2013 Conference. It was fantastic to see rail representatives across Australia and internationally come together to share stories of their successes and problems encountered as they strive to achieve customer relations excellence. The event was kicked off with…
8 Apr 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Interview: Planning for emergencies in social media communications
Many transport businesses are using social media in their communication mix. Social media channels enable two-way conversations, but they also add an element of volatility to corporate communications. How can organisations deal with emergency situations online? We had the chance to speak with Allan Briggs*, Managing Director at Briggs Communications about developing a social media…
5 Apr 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Interview: Evolving and emerging threats in aviation security
The aviation security sector is facing many challenges and is constantly striving to keep up with evolving and emerging threats. The 8th annual Asia Pacific AVSEC conference saw some frank discussions about the future of the sector and the need for government and industry to collaborate to continuously improve the processes. The conference was chaired…
2 Apr 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Shipmasters, IFSMA and IMO at Master Mariners Congress
Captain Christer Lindvall, President of the International Federation of Shipmasters' Associations (IFSMA) and Senior Advisor, Swedish Maritime Officers joined us to discuss IFSMA’s work, objectives and policies. With over 50 years’ experience in the maritime industry, Captain Lindvall provided an overview of the issues that impact today’s shipmaster and highlighted the need for international cooperation…
19 Mar 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Rio Tinto on the role of heavy haul railways in our economy
[youtube=http://youtu.be/PJ2KKen-Y78] We had the opportunity to pick Bob Barrable, Rolling Stock Maintenance Manager, Rio Tinto's brain at AusRAIL 2012 on his thoughts on the role of heavy haul railways in our economy. 1. Your presentation at the event is examining the role of the iron ore railways in our economy, how key are the rail…
26 Feb 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.
