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Fit for Life Consulting develops Strong Arm Strap for injury prevention

Tuesday 16 February 2010

FIT 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.


QLD job seekers enter transport and logistics industry

Friday 05 February 2010

ONE hundred Queensland job seekers are said to begin careers in the transport and logistics industry thanks to a $300,000 government jobs program.


Time for CoAG to Act on National Transport Policy

Wednesday 09 December 2009

The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has urged the Council of Australian Governments (CoAG) meeting to act on the National Transport Policy and Regulatory Reform recommendations from the Australian Transport Council (ATC).


TruckSafe and Freightrain join forces

Friday 27 November 2009

A new partnership between the trucking industry’s leading business and risk management program, TruckSafe, and proactive training solutions provider, Freightrain, is set to offer real benefits.


One more step taken towards national regulators

Monday 09 November 2009

The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has welcomed the outcomes from Friday (November 6) Australian Transport Council meeting.


ALC welcomes freight efficiency report

Wednesday 28 October 2009

The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has welcomed a Business Council of Australia Report, which draws attention to the inconsistency of state and territory regulations for operation of road and rail freight.


New Chairman for Freight Council

Monday 19 October 2009

John McArdle, newly elected chairman of the South Australian Freight Council (SAFC), replaces Vincent Tremaine, who has stood down after almost seven years in the role.


Industry bodies agree on Logistics certification

Wednesday 16 September 2009

Five key national industry associations have responded to the demand for skilled Logistics professionals by backing a unified and standard approach to industry certification across Australia.


New freight matching website

Monday 10 August 2009

Empty backloads could become a thing of the past for transport operators thanks to an innovative new website designed to boost efficiency and eliminate empty running time where possible.


Two out of Three Ain’t Bad

Monday 06 July 2009

The decision by the Prime Minister and Premiers in Darwin to create single national regulators for heavy vehicles and for maritime transport is nothing short of historic according to the ALC.


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