Ian Ackerman
Everybody knows freight is important to the economy, but the amount of freight moving throughout New South Wales is growing, and so is the task of getting that freight from A to B
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National strategy for freight “critical” says Aus Logistics Chairman
Ian Ackerman – Sydney
A national strategy for freight is necessary, as it is critical that “everybody’s playing to the same tune”, Australian Logistics Council chairman Ian Murray said last
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Intermodal is the future for NSW, says local ports boss
Ian Ackerman – Sydney
Rail transport is on the rise in New South Wales, and new connections to Port Kembla are in the offing as it builds container capacity, according to NSW Ports CEO
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Qube & Brookfield complete Asicano deal
Acquisition of rail, automotive and stevedoring giant Asciano completed on Thursday/Friday last week according to a statement from one of the main buyers, Qube.
On Thursday, August 18, Qube acquired all
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PN parent Asciano slashes profits
Asciano, the ports-rail group that was the subject of fevered takeover bids, hasn’t done too well in this last financial year. Its results this year are written in a swathe of red ink.
Statutory revenues
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Canavan launches massive North Australian fund
Ian Ackerman reports.
A $5 billion infrastructure initiative for northern Australia is picking up speed, with the independent body overseeing spending meeting for the first time last week.
The
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Trains handle increasing numbers of boxes at Fremantle
Ian Ackerman reports.
Fremantle Port’s North Quay Rail Terminal handled more than 100,000 TEU over the year that ended June 30.
Container throughput at the terminal has increased an average
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Intermodal freight hub regenerates local economy
Four large businesses have purchased land and set up shop at a business park following an announcement by the local port to set up a major freight hub.
“The Port announcement was a real catalyst and
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Logs move from road to rail at Wellington
Ian Ackerman:
Log transport to Wellington’s CentrePort from the hinterland has transitioned from road to rail with the inauguration of the 2.8 hectare Waingawa log hub in the Wairarapa near
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Joint venture partner lobs lawsuit at Asciano
A legal challenge from one of Asciano’s joint venture partners has questioned the Scheme of Arrangement in place for the transport and logistics firm’s acquisition by a Qube-led consortium.
ACFS Logistics,
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