http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.auUpdated every 10 minutes of every day.en-auMEMBERS of the trucking industry will have the opportunity to speak with Sydney Ports CEO Grant Gilfillan on 25 February, as they share breakfast in celebration of TruckWeek 2010.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Industry-leaders-share-a-snag-with-drivers-at-Port-Botany/511943.aspxTue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTPACIFIC Sensor Technologies has released the ULT90-9 Ultral Low Temperature Freezer Validation system, said to provide a stand-alone temperature mapping and validation solution for industrial freezers.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Pacific-Sensor-Technologies-releases-ULT90-9-Ultral-Low-Temperature-Freezer-Validation-system/511942.aspxTue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTIFS has launched Virtual Map, a new planning solution said to allow service companies to optimise driving routes, alert on due jobs and efficiently plan last minute tasks.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/IFS-launches-Virtual-Map-for-optimising-driving-routes/511941.aspxTue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTREEVES ENGINEERING says it has developed an automated pallet handling system for a metal producer’s warehouse, allowing it to operate on a single-shift basis and alleviate the need for forklift transfer.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Reeves-Engineering-develops-automated-pallet-handling-system-for-metal-warehouse/511856.aspxMon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTNAVMAN, distributed by Soanar, has released the new Cube3 GPS tracking system for use in automotive applications such as vehicle location and performance reporting.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Navman-releases-Cube3-GPS-for-vehicle-tracking-applications/511855.aspxMon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTTHE ATA and other road user groups have met with the COAG Reform Plan (CRRR) project board to discuss its progress on considering future taxes and charges for truck operators.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/CRRP-consults-trucking-industry-about-road-pricing/511854.aspxMon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTNEW research from A.T. Kearney and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) show carbon management schemes are becoming a key part of corporate supply chain strategy for major global companies.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Global-companies-become-serious-about-green-supply-chain-strategies/511660.aspxFri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTTHE 11th Annual Queensland Supply Chain and Logistics Conference will take place in Brisbane from 26 to 27 August 2010.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Queensland-Supply-Chain-and-Logistics-Conference-celebrating-11th-year/511659.aspxFri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTMICROMAX Sensors and Automation has announced the distribution of Banner Engineering’s first industrial touch screen bar code reader, the iVu Bar Code Reader (BCR).http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Micromax-announces-iVu-Bar-Code-Reader-distribution/511657.aspxFri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTTRANSPORT and logistics company CRT Group has appointed Richard Spall as its new general manager. http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/CRT-Group-appoints-new-general-manager/511589.aspxThu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTRETAIL Decisions (ReD) says its Motorpass Truck and Van Roadside Response service has been designed specifically for trucks and light commercial vehicles.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Retail-Decisions-launches-Motorpass-Truck-and-Van-Roadside-Response-service/511588.aspxThu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTVARCODE has released the FreshCode TTI Smart Barcode Label for the supply cold chain industry.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Varcode-releases-FreshCode-label-for-cold-chain-operators/511586.aspxThu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTSCT Logistics has announced it has commenced rail van trials between Melbourne and Brisbane.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/SCT-Logistics-commences-North-South-rail-trials/511488.aspxWed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTTHE INTERNATIONAL Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) says it has come to the assistance of seafarers who were forced to fish to make up for depleted food stores on board a vessel berthed in a South Australian port.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/ITF-assists-seafarers-on-board-bulk-carrier-in-Australian-waters/511487.aspxWed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTFIT for Life Consulting, in consultation with the transport industry, has developed the Strong Arm Strap said to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries in the transport and logistics industry.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Fit-for-Life-Consulting-develops-Strong-Arm-Strap-for-injury-prevention/511387.aspxTue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTTHE ATA claims Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and New Zealand will work to fast track new and emerging safety and environmental technologies for trucks.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/New-truck-safety-and-environmental-technologies-on-the-way/511385.aspxTue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTSPACEPAC Industries claims its marine loading arms have been designed as an alternative to using direct hose hookups for unloading shipping containers.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Spacepac-Industries-introduces-marine-loading-arms-for-unloading-shipping-containers/511383.aspxTue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTSPILLDOKTOR has released the new SDPB300 drum lifter, which the company claims features a well engineered hydraulic lifting mechanism and a small overall footprint.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Spilldoktor-releases-SDPB300-drum-lifter/511381.aspxTue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTENDRESS+HAUSER has released the Field Xpert, a HART field handheld communicator which is said to streamline device commissioning, diagnostics and trouble-shooting both directly and offline.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Endress-Hauser-releases-Field-Xpert-communicator-for-plant-asset-management/511318.aspxMon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTINTERMEC has announced its ANZ Developers Conference will be held in Sydney from 2 to 3 March 2010, bringing together supply chain technology professionals from across Australia and New Zealand.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Intermec-announces-ANZ-Developers-Conference-for-supply-chain-technology-professionals/511317.aspxMon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTFEDEX Express claims a survey of about 350 firms operating in the Transport and Logistics sector has found over 80% of respondents undertake Corporate and Social Responsibility (CSR) or other charitable activities on an annual basis.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Survey-highlights-Transport-and-Logistics-sector-s-strong-support-for-charity/511316.aspxMon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTTHE FAIR Work Ombudsman has launched a prosecution against a Victorian transport company and its director for allegedly underpaying a truck driver more than $20,000.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Transport-and-logistics-company-faces-prosecution-for-allegedly-underpaying-truck-driver/511225.aspxFri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTLATUS Institute of Management has introduced a new scholarship program suitable for aspiring candidates and employees in the transport, warehousing, freight and logistics industry.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Latus-introduces-new-logistics-scholarship-program/511224.aspxFri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTAUSTRALIAN Trucking Association (ATA) chairman Trevor Martyn says the Federal Coalition’s proposed Emissions Reduction Fund could help trucking operators buy new, fuel efficient vehicles.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/ATA-claims-Coalition-climate-policy-could-benefit-trucking-operators/511223.aspxFri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTSARGENT has been awarded the contract for national fleet maintenance of Q Catering’s Group Support Equipment (GSE) fleet.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Sargent-receives-Q-Catering-national-fleet-maintenance-contract/511155.aspxThu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTWAREQUIP has released the Zallys range of Italian-made electric tugs, designed for handling various products and weights.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Warequip-releases-Zallys-range-of-electric-tugs/511154.aspxThu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTTENNANT Company says it will begin to measure the greenhouse gas emissions of its products and supply chains by road testing a new global framework which is part of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Initiative.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Tennant-Company-begins-to-measure-emissions-from-its-products-and-supply-chains/511070.aspxWed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTSWISSLOG Australia says 2010 will mark the 10th anniversary of its support for the Logistics Association of Australia (LAA) through its Friends of the LAA Program.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Swisslog-Australia-celebrates-10-years-as-a-friend-of-the-LAA/511069.aspxWed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTINDUSTRIAL Conveying Australia (ICA) says it now offers a service where it designs, manufactures and implements loading and unloading facilities for palletised freight.http://www.logisticsmagazine.com.au/Article/Industrial-Conveying-offering-turnkey-solutions-for-loading-and-unloading-product/511068.aspxWed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTSIMPLOT 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 GMT