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Transport & Logistics
Sharing heavy haul expertise in Jakarta
By Nick Kingsley Senior Editor, Railway Gazette International Delegates gathered at the Hotel Borobudur in Jakarta on May 15-16 for Informa’s inaugural Heavy Haul Rail Indonesia conference, supported by the Australasian Railway Association. Central to the two days of debate were two key themes — how safety and technical standards might be developed to help…
27 May 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Infrastructure crucial to unlock Africa’s iron ore potential
In 2012 South Africa overtook India and became China’s third-biggest iron ore supplier. We had the chance to speak to Andrew Hodge, Analyst – Iron Ore Cost Research at Wood Mackenzie about what’s in store for the iron ore market in Africa. IMM Events: A recent article in the Economist has described Africa as the…
27 May 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Vale in Mozambique: On track for success
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest World Economic Outlook predicts that economic activity in Africa will “remain robust” in the next few years. Economies in sub-Saharan Africa are expected to achieve growth rates not seen outside Asia. Mozambique is one of the powerhouses of the region with a record coal export of 4.9 million tonnes…
24 May 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Transport industry responses to the Victorian budget
The release of the Victorian budget has brought about much debate on government priorities for the coming year. Two opposing projects have caused a stir within the federal budget released earlier this month and the Melbourne Metro Rail Tunnel and the East-West Link also seem to be taking much of the spot light in the…
23 May 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Close-Up: Rachel Johnson
With 17 years executive management experience, Rachel Johnson has worked extensively within the freight industry building towards efficient and productive logistics solutions. Ms Johnson was appointed the Deputy Director General of the Freight and Regional Development Transport for NSW in 2011, and we recently spoke to her about her major career achievements. Her experience and…
22 May 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
South Australia’s transport infrastructure in focus
South Australia is enjoying tremendous economic growth and is currently attracting both local and foreign investment. Transport infrastructure will play a crucial role in supporting and fostering local industry into the future. An expert panel discussed the state current transport capabilities at the South Australian Transport Infrastructure Summit in 2012. We have made the following…
22 May 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Is the NSW State Government backing the right transport projects to break Sydney free from its congestion woes?
With an array of projects being implemented by the NSW Government in the NSW Long Term Transport Master Plan, we ran a poll to see if the projects being prioritised were most likely to help reduce the grid lock in Sydney. The Informa poll conducted over the last month revealed that 37 out of 42…
21 May 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & 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 InsightsHealthcare
How can we improve Out-of-Home Care?
The increase in the cost of living in Australia has increased the financial pressure on family care. As a result, the government is realigning and prioritising its policies and funding on improving out-of-home care. We have the opportunity to interview Josh Fergeus, President, Foster Care Association of Victoria, prior to his presentation at the upcoming…
21 May 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
China is dominating the nickel market
New Caledonia holds 25% of the world's known nickel reserves. We had the chance to speak to Jim Lennon, Chairman Commodities Research at Macquarie Securities about the main drivers for the current demand and New Caledonia's most promising projects. In your opinion, what factors have been the driving forces behind the laterite revolution to date?…
20 May 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Supporting individuals with traumatic brain injury
A severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) alters the ability to communicate decisions and choices to others clearly, affecting the wellbeing of an individual. It is important to understand the experiences of young people making decisions after injury, in order to determine the best strategies for decision-making participation. Supporting the decision-making process for young people with…
20 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 Insights