Logistics provider Globe Express Services (GES) has opened new offices in the Middle East in a move to expand its presence across key markets in the region, particularly in the UAE where the company’s regional headquarters will be located.

Linfox Australia and the Intermodal Transportation Institute (ITI) have announced the Lindsay E. Fox Scholarship at the University of Denver.

The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) and GS1, in a joint initiative, have created a new high level industry working group to drive supply chain efficiencies and product traceability.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a statement saying it has agreed to port terminal operator Viterra, to vary its port terminal services access undertaking.

The future of freight in Australia looks strong under the 2012-2013 Federal Budget plans.

A NSW-based mobile folding products manufacturer SICO South Pacific is moving to reduce its carbon footprint with the purchased a Hino 300 Series Hybrid 616 IFS.

With an eye on the polls the government appears to have set out a relatively pain-free budget. But what's in the fine print for industry?

The Federal Government will spend an extra $140 million on truck rest areas and other productivity measures over the seven years from 2012-13 to 2018-19 as part of its budget plans.

A digital version of the April issue of Logistics & Materials Handling magazine is now available free for download.

NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2012 Logistics & Materials Handling Mercury Awards, so get in quick to nominate your company for its achievments in logistics and materials handling implementation and technology over the past 12 months.

Mining magnet Clive Palmer has created a new shipping business to service his Queensland Nickel Group's ore freight activities.

CargoWise and a leading Microsoft logistics industry partner have announced the launch of the latest version of Microsoft’s SQL database server, SQL2012.

Logistics company Kuehne + Nagel has further strengthened its less-than-container-load (LCL) offerings in the Asia Pacific region with the establishment of a national gateway in Shanghai.

Specialised wireless distributor Brightstar has been appointed as the exclusive supply chain provider to Total Access Communication Public Company (dtac) Thailand, which is part of the Telenor Group of Companies.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a product safety recall for Kenworth truck models T359 and T403 citing possible non-compliance with Australian emission control rules for heavy vehicles.

WorkSafe Victoria has issued a forklift safety warning following news that a man was struck by a forklift on 24 April 2012; the same week three other companies were prosecuted for forklift–related incidents.

CBFCA has announced that it has joined forces with specialist currency services provider, HiFX, to provide its members the opportunity to save on their foreign exchange and/or international payment transactions.

Manufacturer of Bluezone Fresh Preservation Products, Primaira, LLC has finalised a reseller agreement with Environmental Technologies Australia.

Australia’s the largest B2B media company, Reed Business Information will launch its new digital sustainability magazine, Stream, next week.

The Western Australian Supreme Court’s decision to halve crane company D&G Hoist's $180,000 fine for breaching workplace safety laws, which resulted in the death of a 22-year old worker in 2007, was “too light” a punishment, according to the deceased's parents.