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Victoria conference to put spotlight on freight and logistics workforce

AU Manufacturing

Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne has opened the state conference of the Victorian Transport Association , which will centre on the workers who support the $21 billion freight and logistics sector that is the state’s economic force. The state conference runs through 21 March.

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Working together: How pallet networks help drive efficiency

SMMT

Pallet networks are cost-effective and environmentally efficient co-operative organisations made up of hauliers across the UK collaborating to provide next-day freight delivery services, enabling customers to benefit from economies of scale. ft warehouse using sub-contracted transport. “It

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Port of Melbourne invests in rail infrastructure

Manufacturer's Monthly

It will also form a crucial part of the Victorian government’s plans for a short- haul rail network connecting freight hubs in Melbourne’s north and west to the port. Rail has been underutilised in Melbourne for short-haul freight operations, with the entire metropolitan freight task currently undertaken by road transport.

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The Future of Reshoring: Building a Stronger & More Resilient Manufacturing Base

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

Domestic Infrastructure: The Backbone of Reshoring A critical factor in reshoring success lies in domestic infrastructure, particularly in three key areas: transportation, warehousing , and logistics. Revolutionizing Warehousing and Production Successful reshoring requires state-of-the-art warehousing and production capabilities.

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Schmitz Cargobull delivers 11 UK-made trailers to Tapfreight

SMMT

Chemical and pharmaceutical transport and warehousing company Tapfreight has taken delivery of 11 new British-built Schmitz Cargobull S.CS Tapfreight has more than 30 years’ experience in the transport and warehousing of hazardous chemicals and temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals. Fixed Roof curtainsider semi-trailers.

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Currie Solutions gets 13 new Mercedes-Benz trucks from Asset Alliance

SMMT

Established in 1977, Currie Solutions provides a wide range of transport solutions for its UK customers, offering contract transport services, tailored logistics management solutions and more than 250,000 sq ft of warehousing across its depots.

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Logistics and freight transport, a sector in growth with more than 10,000 direct jobs gained in Greater Montreal over the last decade

Canadian Manufacturing

“Although the number of companies in Greater Montreal between 2012 and 2021 decreased from 6,297 to 6,089, the total number of jobs in transportation and warehousing increased by nearly 24 per cent, from 43,700 to 54,100,” said Mathieu Charbonneau, Executive Director, CargoM. “In