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Transport & Logistics
Can urban planning bring about cultural changes?
I recently came across an opinion piece in the New York Times that raises some interesting points about the differences in urban planning strategies and policy implementation processes between European and US cities (also applicable to cities in Australia). The article has sparked a great discussion amongst urban planners on LinkedIn. In recent years, the…
1 Sep 2011, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Two tides are turning on piracy Part 1
This just in - Just in time for our 8th Annual Port & Maritime Security 2011 Conference. *** MAYBE two tides are turning. Piracy seems to be declining – depending on the scale one uses for calculating. One would be fatuous to think armed guards are responsible simply because another tide is turning. Some flag…
1 Sep 2011, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Queensland Transport Infrastructure: Part 1
Now in its 14th year, the Queensland Transport Infrastructure Summit on the 26th & 27th July at the Brisbane Marriott Hotel (www.informa.com.au/qldtransport), held dedicated days for discussion on the projects meeting Queensland’s urban transport needs and strategies for maximising the freight efficiency of this export state. "Queensland is in a state of growth. 1000 people…
9 Aug 2011, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Queensland Transport Infrastructure: Part 1
Now in its 14th year, the Queensland Transport Infrastructure Summit on the 26th & 27th July at the Brisbane Marriott Hotel, held dedicated days for discussion on the projects meeting Queensland’s urban transport needs and strategies for maximising the freight efficiency of this export state. "Queensland is in a state of growth. 1000 people move…
9 Aug 2011, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
The Impact of Australia’s Carbon Pricing on Transport
By Kym Lennox, Principal Consultant, The Tipping Point Institute* Australia has finally defined its starting point as a 21st century economy. The competitive dge to provide an improved quality of life is now directly linked to the efficiency of resource use. The metric to measure this efficiency across industry, between companies and countries is carbon.…
1 Aug 2011, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Airports need to be more flexible and offer choice to passengers
Airports around the world are facing many challenges in their pursuit to manage their operation as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. At the same time passenger demands are changing dramatically. We had the chance to speak with Mark Wolfe, Head of Aviation at Hassell about the future challenges for airports in Australasia. Question: International flights…
27 Jul 2011, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
“The time has come for high speed rail in Australia,” says Bryan Nye, CEO of ARA
In the lead up to AusRAIL PLUS 2011, Bryan Nye, CEO of the Australasian Railway Association (ARA), talks about the reality of high speed rail in Australia and the importance of the passengers as customers. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTCdyjRAzWw] 1. AusRAIL PLUS 2011 is just 5 months away and is shaping up to be the biggest AusRAIL PLUS…
14 Jul 2011, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Regional Airports face unique challenges
Developing and implementing a strategic direction for regional airports often poses major challenges for local government operators. We had the chance to speak with Ben Hargreaves* about key aspects that need to be considered when it comes to regional airport development and how playing at the strength of regional communities can help formulating a vision…
8 Jul 2011, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Rio Tinto’s Jack Sato talks about future growth of Australia’s iron ore railways
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJwYy--nqLA] We interviewed Jack Sato, Managing Director, Pilbara Infrastructure & Robe River Mining, Rio Tinto at AusRAIL 2010: 1.You are addressing AusRAIL about the future growth of Australia's iron ore railways -- what can you tell us about their development and your thoughts on future trends? 2. How important is rail to the re-ignited mining…
5 Jul 2011, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
“Sustainability is about business viability, not altruism.”
Rail transport is regarded as the most viable option to make mobility more sustainable on an economical, social and environmental level. We had the chance to speak with Ash Salardini, Economist at the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) about the chances and challenges that the concept of sustainability holds for the rail industry. Question: Sustainability is…
24 Jun 2011, 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.
