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Toll's Asian footprint expands with Qantas deal
A Toll Holdings push to grow its presence in the express freight market has taken another step forward with the logistics group announcing plans to buy the Asian freight and courier business of Qantas Airways.
Searoad Logistics acquires Chas Kelly business
Searoad Logistics has acquired the general cartage and freight forwarding business of Tasmanian trucking company Chas Kelly Transport.
Deja vu as Flinders Island ships return to service
The small ro-ro Matthew Flinders III has resumed mainland Tasmania-Flinders Island trade after builder and former owner Matthew Bayles bought the vessel and near-sister Southern Condor II from the receivers of Southern Shipping.
Chinese iron ore demand spike surprises market
Chinese steel buyers surprised dry bulk analysts with a sudden spike in their demand for Australian iron ore last week.
AMSA to use OMC system in Torres Strait
The latest release of Melbourne-based ship technology group OMC International's under keel clearance system will be used in the Torres Strait, the group said yesterday.



