SPECIAL REPORT

Ready . . . asset . . . go!

The face of Queensland infrastructure is in for big changes as the state prepares for privatisation on a grand scale.

Grand rail network back on track

From Melbourne to Mt Isa, Banana to Bowen and out to the wild, wild west, they are planning big things in Queensland.

Freight volume up, QR blows fuse

A RIFT between Queensland Rail (QR) and its regional customer base has emerged in recent months, sparked by a barrage of public criticism toward the state-owned rail company following lax service-levels, poor communication and fear over the government’s intended sale of rail assets.

Movements, mergers in bulk commodities

NORTH Queensland’s bulk commodity ports of Hay Point, Mackay, Abbot Point and Weipa have been joined together under a new single ownership structure, the North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation.

State merges two departments to focus energy on transport

THE DEPARTMENT of Transport and Main Roads was committed to connecting Queensland under a new-look business structure, director-general David Stewart told a Shipping Australia Limited lunch in Brisbane this month.

Government commits to new marine simulator

THE QUEENSLAND Government was committed to investing in a new marine simulator training facility, guests at a recent Shipping Australia Limited lunch heard.