The Melbourne Cricket Ground was the venue for the 2013 ALC Forum on 12-14 March. Hosted by the Australian Logistics Council (ALC), the event brought together transport industry figures covering all aspects of the transport industry – from trucking to railways to stevedores, plus all of the associated logistics operations in between.
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Western Star to display road train setup at Brisbane Truck Show
Western Star will showcase the all-Australian 4900FXC Road Train at the Brisbane Truck Show. The road train was also shown at the Mid-America Truck Show in March.
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Inside the Nullarbor Kid
A book about the truckies who pioneered the East-West route from Sydney to Perth in the 1950s shows us just how far trucking has come in the last 50 years.
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Level-crossing technology testing for Queensland
Queensland’s level-crossing safety effort will gain a commercial vehicle dimension with the testing of Victorian in-cab warning technology. The move is part of a $2 million Queensland Government effort to tackle the danger when transport modes cross paths.
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TNT Express unveils survival strategy
Transport company TNT Express has unveiled a plan to improve profitability between now and 2015 to cope with struggling trade conditions and continuing price pressure.
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New Paccar MX engine to hit market
The long awaited public arrival of the new Paccar MX engine fitted to Kenworth trucks in Australia may take place at the upcoming Brisbane Truck Show. Kenworth will not confirm the new engine's imminent unveiling but a long period of engineering work to integrate the engine into the Australian Kenworth range has been completed.
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ATA adds industry veterans to board and releases strategic plan
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has welcomed two industry veterans to the board and unveiled its 2013-2015 strategic plan at the organisation’s annual meeting this week.
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SACHS appoints Craig Lowndes as Brand Ambassador
The long standing relationship between V8 Supercar driver Craig Lowndes and automotive component manufacturer SACHS has been strengthened, with the announcement of the three-time V8 Supercar Champion as the official ambassador for the brand in Australia.
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Sydney business trying to solve Australia’s automotive skills shortage
Australia needs up to 19,000 more trained mechanics, according to a survey by Auto Skills Australia.
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Shell to build LNG route along VIC-NSW highway
Shell will develop a liquefied natural gas supply chain for trucks along the Hume Highway between Sydney and Melbourne, according to a report in The Australian newspaper.
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