Construction has commenced on a multi-million-dollar container depot at the Port of Mackay, Queensland, which is set to strengthen regional supply chain resilience, improve turnaround times and reduce logistics costs for regional exporters and importers. The 1.3-hectare facility will be the first of its kind in...
Worth $400M, the new Melbourne Intermodal Terminal (MIT) is now the largest operational terminal in Australia. Its usage aims to deliver benefits such as less traffic congestion, reduced risk of road accidents and damage, as well as lower vehicle emissions across the state’s transport networks. MIT will...
Newcastle Airport's international terminal upgrade is now officially open, providing direct global connections and a raft of new opportunities for the Hunter region. With an expanded footprint, upgraded facilities for border services, and a new holding area and gates with international/domestic swing capacity, this terminal is...
Melbourne's freight operators will soon have access to the country's first dedicated electric truck charging hub, with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) providing $12.3 million in support for the project. The hub will be developed, constructed and operated by Mondo Power in Laverton North, one...
Freight and farming operators across Victoria are set to benefit from a $128 million program strengthening key bridges across the state, aimed at boosting road capacity and improving supply chain efficiency. The works will allow heavier, high-productivity freight vehicles to travel more efficiently on vital transport...
An updated National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy has been announced by the federal government. This revised strategy has been developed to support Australia's freight and supply chain sector, which has significantly evolved since the strategy's first iteration in 2019. The National Freight and Supply Chain...
The NSW Government has released a freight reform roadmap expected to create 235,000 jobs and boost the economy by $131.5 billion by 2061. The report, Delivering Freight Policy Reform in NSW, outlines short, medium and long-term actions to better integrate freight into the transport networks with...
Upgrades to the Grange Burn Bridge on the Henty Highway, Victoria have been completed, enabling heavier loads to travel safely along this main freight route, supporting forestry, wind farming, mineral sands and dairy production industries. These upgrades include strengthening the bridge and resurfacing the road, installing...
The NSW government has announced $115.5 million funding for a purpose-built logistics precinct at the Port of Newcastle. This ‘Newcastle Logistics Precinct’, which is a collaboration between the Port of Newcastle and EnergyCo, will support the growing infrastructure demands of the state’s renewable energy rollout, providing...
Pilbara Ports has released a strategic 'Pilbara Clean Fuel Bunkering Hub' roadmap to establish Australia's first clean marine fuel bunkering hub, positioning the region as a global leader in low-carbon shipping. The roadmap outlines a vision to supply bulk carriers with alternative fuels like ammonia, which...