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Transport & Logistics
Highlights of RISSB National Derailment Investigations and Analysis Workshop
The first RISSB Derailment Investigations and Analysis Workshop was held during the period 20-24 February 2012 in Canberra. It provided an opportunity for rail safety investigators to gain an insight in the area of derailment investigations.Over 90 Australian and overseas rail safety practitioners attended the two-day workshop and further a 25 attended the three-day practical…
9 Mar 2012, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Mastermind behind St Pancras International reconstruction determined to put rail travel ”back into fashion”
Urban Rail 2012 held on the 8th & 9th May 2012 at the InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto will examine the short and long term challenges facing urban rail operators as demand increases, as well as explore practical and inventive ways to build better relationships with passengers and improve the customer experience. The Australasian Railway Association…
6 Mar 2012, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
RISSB’s Kevin Taylor starts identifying the weakest links in rail safety
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqM_ZDmvONE] We had the opportunity to speak with Kevin Taylor, General Manager of RISSB, who will be speaking at Rail Safety 2012 on the 28th & 29th March in Sydney. Hear what he had to say. Questions: 1. The theme for RISSB's Rail Safety 2012 is 'Identifying and strengthening the weakest link'. Why did RISSB…
28 Feb 2012, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Maritime Logistics 2012 – Key conference findings
By Dr Ada Ng, Lecturer in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies, The University of Sydney Maritime Logistics 2012 was held on 30 and 31 January 2012 as part of the Pacific 2012 International Maritime Exposition. The conference addressed various challenges the shipping industry will be facing in the near…
13 Feb 2012, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
QR National and ARA’s Lance Hockridge on the future of Australia’s rail
[youtube=http://youtu.be/Bmk34_D69cw] We were lucky enough to have caught up with Lance Hockridge, the new Chairman of the Australasian Railway Association at AusRAIL PLUS 2011 and had a quick chat. 1. Lance, this is your first AusRAIL as the new Chairman of the Australasian Railway Association, how do you see the role of rail in Australia’s…
8 Feb 2012, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Geoffrey Askew on important developments and over-the-horizon threats
[youtube=http://youtu.be/kmoouLfT8z4] We had the opportunity to speak with Geoffrey Askew AM GAICD, Principal of Askew and Associates and Former Senior Executive and Head of Security & Emergency Management for Qantas. He will be speaking at Informa's 7th Aviation Security Summit on 21-22 March 2012 in Canberra. Hear what he had to say. We asked... 1.…
30 Jan 2012, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Q&A Session: Derailments in Australia
Laurie Wilson, General Manager, Infrastructure & Engineering, RISSB joins us for an in-depth look at the nature and significance of derailments in Australia. He discusses the progress made over the last decade and the opportunities that exist to learn from investigations in order to improve the system and ensure rail remains one of the safest…
16 Jan 2012, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Interview with Capt. Yoss Leclerc: The Harbour Master as a Systems Manager Part 2
Captain Yoss Leclerc is delivering his presentation, ‘The Harbour Master as a Systems Manager’ at the 8th IHMA Congress on Monday 14th May 2012. How can harbour masters contribute to a port’s operational efficiency? Aren’t operating costs and customer service needs functions of other port departments? Harbour Masters are the corner stone of port efficiency…
16 Jan 2012, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Better transport for regional development
The efficient movement of passengers and goods is of pivotal importance for Australia’s regional towns and cities. The provision of transport infrastructure and services for local communities supports economic development, promotes growth and leads to improved well-being. Regional Transport 2012 will take a closer look at the long-term passenger and freight transport requirements to support the advancement…
11 Jan 2012, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Interview with Capt. Yoss Leclerc: The Harbour Master as a Systems Manager Part 1
Capt. Yoss Leclerc, Director Operations & Security and Harbour Master, Port Metro Vancouver, Canada discusses the new reality of ports and the evolving role of the Harbour Master. Port Metro Vancouver is one of Canada’s most important assets, trading $75 billion in goods annually and generating 129,000 jobs in the Port’s supply chain alone. Capt…
9 Jan 2012, 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.
