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Transport & Logistics
How do we prepare Australian airports for the future?
Intensifying urban encroachment, changes in aviation security requirements and the implementation of new technologies to enable a more seamless passenger journey: Modern airports are facing many challenges in their pursuit to operate their facilities efficiently and cost-effectively. Australian airports play a crucial role in ensuring the nation’s mobility and supporting regional economic growth. Increasing passenger…
23 May 2012, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Understanding the real costs to daily car trips
Australian cities are confronted with worsening traffic congestion – a trend that has significant negative economic effects. A recent Sydney study by Booz and CO has found that bus congestion between the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the City alone is costing the state and commuters $13 million a year in lost revenue and wasted time.…
4 May 2012, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Australia leading the World in Aviation Security
The 7th annual Asia Pacific AVSEC 2012 continued its tradition of attracting key players and decision makers from the aviation security sector both nationally and internationally. The event provided a unique and relaxed networking platform that offered speakers and delegates the opportunity to engage in a thorough debate about aviation security today and in the…
27 Apr 2012, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Q&A Session: Reflections from the IHMA Congress Chairman
Looking forward to welcoming Congress attendees this May to the ‘land of a thousand welcomes’, Capt. Pat Farnan, Chairman, IHMA Congress 2012 & Harbour Master and Operations Manager, Port of Cork Company, Ireland highlights Cork’s maritime history and the links between Cork and the IHMA. As this circle becomes complete, he also reflects on the…
24 Apr 2012, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Planning transport for active and healthy regional communities
Australia’s population is expected to reach 35 million by 2050 and the nation’s regional towns will play an important role in supporting sustainable growth and connecting people with employment hubs. Transit-oriented development will be pivotal in ensuring that regional centres remain healthy and sustainable communities as they continue to grow. We had the chance to…
23 Apr 2012, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Rail Safety 2012 focuses on the human element of safety
The 12th Annual RISSB Rail Safety Conference was held on March 28th and 29th in Sydney which saw more than 140 representatives from across the rail industry – both in Australia and further abroad – come together to explore the “weak links in rail safety” with a particular focus on the human element of safety.…
17 Apr 2012, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
trackSAFE Foundation Launch
AusRAIL PLUS 2011 received an exclusive preview into the trackSAFE Foundation initiative and the official launch took place last night at the Annual RISSB Rail Safety conference dinner. An Australian-first, the not-for-profit national foundation has four focuses: 1. Improving level crossing safety 2. Reducing the number of people trespassing on train tracks and rail property…
29 Mar 2012, by Informa InsightsTransport & 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 InsightsInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
