http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.auUpdated every 10 minutes of every day.en-auSIMPLOT has selected Costa Logistics to help roll out its national expansion strategy into the chilled foods sector. http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Simplot-chooses-Costa-Logistics-for-national-chilled-supply-chain-solution/510970.aspxTue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTISUZU Trucks has introduced the NLS 200 All Wheel Drive, an entry level model to its off highway capable line-up.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Isuzu-Trucks-introduces-NLS-200-All-Wheel-Drive-for-on-and-off-road-operation/510969.aspxTue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTCARGOWISE has been commissioned to provide its ediEnterprise global logistics platform to Yusen Air and Sea Service (YAS Group).http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Yusen-Air-and-Sea-Service-selects-CargoWise-ediEnterprise-for-global-systems-project/510968.aspxTue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTA FLEET of 40 trucks and trailers belonging to the Mannway group are now available for purchase as part of an online, fixed-price sale conducted by GraysOnline.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Mannway-Group-s-fleet-for-sale-on-GraysOnline/510888.aspxMon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTTHE AUSTRALIAN Logistics Council (ALC) has announced key speakers for the ALC Annual Forum 2010 which will be held in Sydney on 3 March.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/ALC-announces-key-speakers-for-ALC-Annual-Forum-2010/510886.aspxMon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTCARGOWISE’S Steve Corbet says current economic conditions will require Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) to re examine their existing business processes to meet new customer challenges and remain competitive. http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/CargoWise-urges-LSPs-to-re-examine-existing-business-processes/510885.aspxMon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTONE hundred Queensland job seekers are said to begin careers in the transport and logistics industry thanks to a $300,000 government jobs program.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/QLD-job-seekers-enter-transport-and-logistics-industry/510776.aspxFri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTKING Materials Handling has announced the distribution of the TITAN Tow Tug, which the company claims provides a cheaper alternative to pushing and pulling heavily laden trolleys by hand.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/King-Materials-Handling-announces-TITAN-Tow-Tug-for-push-and-pull-trolley-applications/510772.aspxFri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTINDUSTRIAL Conveying Australia claims its Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) integrates radio frequency controls and cranes for faster and more efficient warehouses.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Industrial-Conveying-Australia-releases-ASRS-stacker-retrieval-system/510768.aspxFri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTRETAIL Decisions and Daimler have launched the Daimler Trucks Motorpass Diesel Card, a single card solution to vehicle related expenses including fuel, servicing and repairs.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Retail-Decisions-and-Daimler-launch-Daimler-Trucks-Motorpass-Diesel-Card/510704.aspxThu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTTHE AUSTRALIAN Trucking Association has launched the official TruckWeek 2010 website, which will act as the central point of information for the event.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/ATA-launches-official-TruckWeek-2010-website/510703.aspxThu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTACCUWEIGH has recently installed Truck Access Platforms onto a QWM weighbridge, said to ensure driver safety when dismounting trucks.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Accuweigh-Truck-Access-Platforms-provide-driver-safety-at-SEQ-Hauliers/510676.aspxThu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTHYUNDAI Forklifts Australia has released four new diesel lift trucks, models 100D, 120D, 135D and 160D-7, to the Australian market.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/New-Hyundai-lift-truck-range-available-in-Australia/510605.aspxWed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTAUSTRALIAN Warehousing Association, in conjunction with Australian Exhibition and Conferences, has announced it will host the inaugural Warehousing Today conference in Sydney 2010.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Australian-Warehousing-Association-to-host-inaugural-Warehousing-Today-conference/510604.aspxWed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTIN conjunction with the opening of its Perth office, Logistics Bureau is bringing its free Big Breakfast Seminar to Western Australia on 24 February 2010.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Logistics-Bureau-to-host-Big-Breakfast-Seminar-in-WA/510603.aspxWed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTFLEXILIFT Australia claims rapid warehouse downsizing means companies will eventually replace counterbalance and reach forklift trucks with flexible narrow aisle units.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Flexilift-Australia-estimates-rise-in-flexible-narrow-aisle-forklift-use/510472.aspxTue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTQR says it has awarded contracts worth $126m to United Group to supply coal locomotives and wagons to its QRNational Coal business.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/QR-awards-126m-coal-locomotive-and-wagon-contracts-to-United-Group/510470.aspxTue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTTRANSPORT and logistics solutions developer, TransLogix has acquired Transit Computer Systems and its Odyssey optimised routing and scheduling tool.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/TransLogix-acquires-Transit-Computer-Systems/510469.aspxTue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTACTISAFE has launched the automated Quikstak Smart Stacker, as part of its Actilift range.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Actisafe-launches-automation-Quikstak-Smart-Stacker/510383.aspxMon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTMASS weight solutions company Bulknet claims there are now advanced solutions available to prevent breaching the Chain of Responsibility (CoR) legislation for those involved in the grain transportation chain.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Bulknet-provides-tips-for-meeting-Chain-of-Responsibility-legislation/510380.aspxMon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTTHE AUSTRALIAN Trucking Association (ATA) claims while official statistics show the number of fatal accidents involving articulated trucks has fallen, improvements can still be made.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Fatal-articulated-truck-accidents-falling-but-ATA-warns-more-can-be-done/510378.aspxMon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTA new professional warehousing association has today been launched in Sydney. http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/New-warehousing-association-launched/510155.aspxThu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has today congratulated the Managing Director of Toll Holdings, Paul Little, on his appointment as an Officer of the Order of the Australia in the Australia Day Honours List.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Toll-Groups-Paul-Little-recognised-on-Australia-Day/510110.aspxThu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTTingtong Logistics, one of China’s leading third-party logistics providers, has completed the first phase of a network-wide roll-out of Manhattan SCALE™ to be implemented throughout China.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Tingtong-Logistics-Hails-Manhattan-Associates-Success/509992.aspxWed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTIndia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have all fallen in the rankings of a new political risk index released by Maplecroft, a firm that assesses global risks for business. http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/India-s-risk-grows-for-investors/509990.aspxWed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe National Transport Commission (NTC) has released an interactive map portal that will allow both drivers and operators to plan the journey of SMART trucks across Australia. http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/NTC-releases-new-SMART-map-portal/509987.aspxWed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTNew South Wales’ peak trucking industry body, ATA NSW, is again asking the State Government to immediately step in and fix the ongoing problems experienced by trucking operators at the DP World terminal at Port Botany.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Action-needed-now-at-Port-Botany/509901.aspxTue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTGlobal home furnishings company Ikea has ordered a fleet of three Flexi EURO articulated trucks from Narrow Aisle for use in the goods-in warehouse at its Milton Keynes UK store.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Flexi-Narrow-Aisle-Forklift-Fits-Ikea-Like-A-Glove/509880.aspxTue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTINTTRA, has launched INTTRA Act Track and Trace 2.0, a next generation, Web-based container tracking application for shippers and freight forwarders to quickly and easily track in-transit containers. http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Web-based-Container-Tracking-Application-from-INTTRA/509879.aspxMon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTToyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) is officially Australia's number one forklift company, securing over 30 per cent market share in calendar year 2009. http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Toyota-named-Australias-number-1-in-Forklifts/509871.aspxMon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTMarket leader HAVI Logistics reveals challenges and opportunities in China refrigerated logistics market at RightSite.asia forumhttp://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Growth-Potential-in-China-Cold-Chain-Market/509869.aspxMon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTNational freight and logistics company Northline expects strong demand during 2010 after bolstering its Australia-wide logistics network while the economy was battered by the Global Financial Crisis in 2009. http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Northline-ready-for-renewed-growth/509864.aspxMon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTFedEx has once again been named in FORTUNE magazine’s list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in the United States in 2010. http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/FedEx-named-one-of-the-best-companies-to-work-for/509856.aspxMon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTFreight will be the Council of Australian Government’s transport priority in 2010, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says. http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Freight-transport-to-be-a-priority-in-2010/509850.aspxMon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTSchenker Australia Pty Ltd has been appointed international freight forwarding and customs clearance partner for Hagemeyer Brands Australia (HBA).http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Hagemeyer-Brands-selects-Schenker/509055.aspxWed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTA proud suite of winners represented the cream of Australia’s Logistics industry as they accepted their trophies at the 2009 Mercury Awards in November.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Humbled-and-Exalted-2010-Mercury-Awards-winners/508975.aspxWed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTFamous Pacific Shipping (FPS) Group, the is on the hunt for new members to enjoy and share in its excellent access to some of the most profitable and attractive freight markets in the world. http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Famous-Pacific-Shipping-seeks-global-expansion/509053.aspxTue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTFinnish power generation multinational Wärtsilä has successfully demonstrated the ability of its engines to run on a range of vegetable and animal-based oils.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Finnish-plant-runs-on-fish-oil/509051.aspxTue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTIntermec Technologies has announced enhanced versions of seven industrial printers – the PD41, PD42, PF2i, PF4i, PM4i, PX4i and PX6i. http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/New-Features-Enhance-Intermec-s-industrial-printer/509050.aspxTue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTFor Bell’s Transport Bendigo, signing up for the Skills for Growth Program means preparing for the long road ahead.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Bell-s-Transport-Benefits-from-Skills-for-Growth-program/508967.aspxMon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTAustralia’s leading wine exporter has commissioned the first large-capacity Toyota forklift with a 20-40 container handler.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/New-Toyota-Forklift-Keeps-Casella-Wines-Moving/508950.aspxMon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTAncra Systems has developed an automated truck loading system which is designed and engineered in accordance with the highest standards and regulations required for deep-frozen products.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Automated-truck-loading-for-cold-chain-from-Ancra/508891.aspxFri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTAccording to Lloyd’s Maritime Academy (LMA), the recession has caused a nine per cent increase in applications to distance learning courses over the last 12 months.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Shipping-industry-embraces-long-distance-learning/508890.aspxFri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTMasterpet is synchronising its product data with Foodstuffs South Island and Wellington and Mitre 10 in NZ using Bizcaps Enterprise product data catalogue software. http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Masterpet-goes-live-with-key-customers-using-Bizcaps/508889.aspxFri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTOCME S.r.l. from Parma Italy, has announced the release of a new technology thin plate pure lead battery for its range of Auriga Laser Guided Vehicles (LGV). http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/New-pure-lead-batteries-for-OCME-Auriga-LGV/508884.aspxThu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTAcquisitions will become one of the main growth strategies within China's time-sensitive logistics and supply chain management (SCM) market according to market intelligence company GIA. http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Aquisitions-to-be-Chinas-Logistics-growth-strategy/508883.aspxThu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTTeledata Marine Solutions, in collaboration with the Breakbulk Institute, USA, is pleased to offer the first ever, interactive online course in Breakbulk Fundamentals. http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Breakbulk-Fundamentals-Maritime-Logistics-online/508879.aspxThu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS), one of the largest and most comprehensive aero-medical organisations in the world, has selected Quintiq to supply it with a multi-resource planning solution. http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Royal-Flying-Doctor-Service-of-Australia-chooses-Quintiq/508875.aspxWed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTAustralia’s port peak body Ports Australia has welcomed the announcement by NSW Premier, the Hon Kristina Keneally MLA, of the appointment of the third container terminal operator at Port Botany.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Ports-Australia-welcomes-T3/508874.aspxWed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT2009 was a tough year for many. But employers are now strengthening their operations in preparation for the economic recovery. So what can we expect from the recruiting market in 2010? http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/The-hot-recruitment-issues-for-2010/508873.aspxWed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT