An additional $400 million is to be invested by Australia Post in new parcel facilities, fleet and technology by mid-2022 bringing its total financial commitment to more than $1 billion over three years. Read more
Hino-Connect rolled out for 500 Series customers
Hino Australia has announced that all 500 Series customers will benefit from the standard fitment of Hino-Connect on all vehicles plated from 1 January 2022. Read more
Transport operators must take steps to recover COVID compliance costs: VTA
Victorian Transport Association CEO Peter Anderson has written to transport operators encouraging them to consider ways to recover the massive cost of compliance that COVID regulations and requirements have cost the freight and logistics industry. Read more
New Daimler dealership delivers first truck to local farmer
Wilson Bolton – the newly-appointed Daimler Trucks dealership in Horsham, Victoria – has delivered its first truck to a local farmer. Read more
Carriers prompted to take part in Premier Commercial Vehicle Fleet Guide
Prime Mover magazine is launching the Premier Commercial Vehicle Fleet Guide 2021. Read more
Boom times for Australian manufacturer of DC fast chargers
A Brisbane-based developer and manufacturer of DC fast chargers for electric vehicles has booked orders of approximately $55 million – 31 per cent higher than the initial forecast.
DGL acquires Shackell Transport in deal worth $8.9M
Specialist chemical business, DGL, has announced the strategic acquisition of Shackell Transport. Read more
Northline appoints GM
Transport and logistics business, Northline, has bolstered its leadership to support its expansion plans.
Wiseway achieves success despite challenging circumstances
Established in 2005 to serve the growing Australia-Asia Pacific trade industry, Wiseway has grown to be a leading provider of integrated logistics solutions with a global network of strategically located warehouses and facilities and a large modern fleet of trucks and delivery vehicles.
VTA backs notorious Southbank intersection upgrade
Plans to upgrade the City Road and Power Street intersection in Southbank to improve safety for pedestrians and drivers have been endorsed by the Victorian Transport Association (VTA).