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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.


Action needed now at Port Botany

Tuesday 26 January 2010

New 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.


The CSN840 Pallet™ from METTLER TOLEDO

Monday 14 December 2009

The CSN840 Pallet™ is the first fully approved dimensioning, weighing and identification solution that can measure all shapes and surfaces.


People in the driving seat at Freight Week

Tuesday 15 September 2009

Two hundred and fifty attendees participated in interactive sessions on career pathways in the freight transport and logistics industry, at Freight Week.


Chasing better roads sooner

Wednesday 02 September 2009

Which Victorian road upgrade would most lift your productivity and profitability? The Victorian Freight and Logistics Council wants to direct you to the VFLC website at www.vflc.com.au and list your priorities for improvements to the roads that underpin your business.


QR appoints former Swire Cold Storage CEO Rick Woods

Monday 15 June 2009

National transport and logistics company QR continues to bolster its management team with the appointment of Rick Woods to head the intermodal arm of its national freight business.


Pledge of $891,000 for SA supply chain training project

Tuesday 26 May 2009

A joint initiative between the South Australian State Government and the transport and logistics industry will result in 155 workers being trained in operational supply chain lean principles May 18, 2009 Subscribe to Latest News A joint initiative between the State Government


New catalysts lower fuel consumption

Tuesday 24 March 2009

A new range of fuel catalysts has been launched in Australia which has the potential to reduce carbon emissions from all industries that use diesel, heavy fuel oil, coal and gas.


WorkSafe drives home safety message

Tuesday 24 March 2009

The road freight transport industry has joined WorkSafe Victoria to help develop a strategy and action plan to improve workplace health and safety.


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