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Australia's freight task to surge by 2030
Australia's domestic freight task will grow to more than 1trn tonne kilometres by 2030 as local demand for goods and commodity exports support growth in road and rail transport, according to a government report.
Australian ro-ro operator wins Norwegian backing
North Asia Pacific (NAPA) ro-ro service joint venturer operators Partner Shipping and Praxis Logistics have received good news on two fronts just as the operation kicks into gear.
AIMPE takes Rio Tinto to task over bulkers
The Australian Institute of Marine And Power Engineers (AIMPE) has objected to Rio Tinto's application for a restricted use flag (RUF) for the Marshall Islands-registered bulker, Iron Brooke.
QR snares another Hunter haulage contract
QR National Coal has made another mark in the competitive Hunter Valley coal haulage market, signing a deal with Felix Resources.
Newcastle confirms place as biggest coal exporter
The port of Newcastle exported more than 90m tonnes of coal in 2008/09, confirming its position as the world's largest coal export harbour.
Big forwarders win market share at sea
While half-year results from the world’s top two logistics giants, Deutsche Post DHL and Kuehne+Nagel, continue to paint a no-growth picture for the full year 2009, both continue to gain market share in sea freight.
IATA rationalises services under one portal
The International Air Transport Association's (IATA) regional customer service delivery will take place through one portal, its Australian operation has said.
