A forecast record grain crop is leading to calls for improvements to the regional freight network in Victoria.
Advocacy group Rail Futures Institute has identified the Sea Lake and Manangatang lines, the
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In a changed world, freight sector shows its agility
The Australian Logistics Council’s CEO, Kirk Coningham, explains how the industry has been on the front foot during a time of crisis.
Like every other industry, Australia’s freight and
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Rail bridge replacement work begins in Muswellbrook
Work is underway on the replacement of three rail bridges in Muswellbrook, NSW.
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ARTC extends payment terms and defers price increase for freight operators
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has provided financial relief for rail freight operators to allow them to continue supply Australians with essential goods during the coronavirus (COVID-19)
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First long-term infrastructure strategy released in SA
Infrastructure SA has released the first long-term infrastructure strategy for South Australia, and targets freight movements as an area for improvement.
The 20-Year State Infrastructure Strategy
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Preference shifts towards rail to deliver international cargo
Transcontinental rail networks could have the potential to overtake cargo movements via air and sea.
Mail-only trains from China are helping clear the large backlog of mail destined for Europe and deliver
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A resilient freight network is key in times of uncertainty
In her column, CEO of the Australasian Railway Association Caroline Wilkie highlights that Australia’s rail freight network is facing challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic but its importance
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ALC lobbies for freight to receive JobKeeper subsidy
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has called upon the federal government to extend the JobKeeper Payment scheme to freight and logistics businesses as they are businesses providing essential services.
In
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Summer events show need for resilience focus
Kirk Coningham, CEO of the Australian Logistics Council, outlines how the effects of this summer will continue to be felt in the freight rail sector.
It is reasonable to say that many Australians
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Operators meeting strengthening demand for rail freight
Figures released by Aurizon show that there has been greater demand for rail freight services in the March quarter of 2020.
The Queensland based business, which operates the Central Queensland Coal Network,
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