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• State COVID-19 crisis extends to transport

  

  Posted on Monday 3rd, August 2020.

  The Victorian Transport Association has reassured the community the transport industry is open for business to support Victorians over the weeks ahead in the wake of unprecedented restrictions imposed on business and work under the Victorian Government's latest attempts to slow cases of the coronavirus. Read More...

• Volvo pushes B-triple to limit in Australian outback

  

  Posted on Friday 31st, July 2020.

  Brisbane-based truck maker, Volvo, while evaluating the outer limits of its heavy haulage componentry in the Northern Territory reported the findings from a recent collision. Read More...

• NTI unpacks tanker accident research at NBTA webinar

  

  Posted on Friday 31st, July 2020.

  At the recent National Bulk Tanker Association webinar, National Transport Insurance Transport and Risk Engineer, Adam Gibson, spoke about the NTI’s latest accident investigation report. Read More...

• Kings Transport opts for asset-based lending structure on hundreds of trucks

  

  Posted on Friday 31st, July 2020.

  Freight and logistics specialist, Kings Transport Group, has refinanced through a global advisory and investment firm. Read More...

• Supagas upgrades network with new partner

  

  Posted on Friday 31st, July 2020.

  Fuso-aligned industrial gas supplier, Supagas, has turned to Macquarie to overhaul a complex, multi-provider network. Read More...

• Heavy vehicle technology plan piques industry’s interest

  

  Posted on Thursday 30th, July 2020.

  The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has welcomed widespread industry support for a blueprint to support manufacturers and operators to incorporate the latest safety technology into new and existing heavy vehicles. Read More...

• Alliance promises strong future for western Queensland

  

  Posted on Thursday 30th, July 2020.

  The Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport, Scott Buchholz, and Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management, David Littleproud, were speakers at the inaugural assembly of the Western Queensland Alliance of Councils. Read More...

• Supply chains threatened by problematic new border crossing criteria

  

  Posted on Wednesday 29th, July 2020.

  New COVID-19 border crossing requirements have been described as unworkable by the Victorian Transport Association (VTA) amid growing concerns changes imposed at both New South Wales and South Australia will create major disruptions to supply chains. Read More...

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