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FreightExchange launches CO2 emissions tool for green logistics

FreightExchange has launched a CO2 emissions reporting tool in its platform, aiming to provide customers real-time insights into the environmental impact of their freight operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024

Supply Chain

Peacock Bros helps Direct Freight improve its operations

Peacock Bros and Direct Freight have partnered to improve logistics operations and enhance connectivity with drivers in Australia.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2022

Hyperscale

Swoop appoints Christalla Spanos as Head of People & Culture

Swoop, the travel booking platform, has appointed Christalla Spanos as their Head of People and Culture to develop the company's HR experience.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Sep 2022

Global Stories

Freight stories

Supply Chain

Australian freight sector's crucial role in achieving net-zero emissions

Freight transport innovators like KoolPak and FreightExchange spearhead sustainable efforts amid concerns of governmental policies undermining decarbonisation goals.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024

Digital Transformation

Netstar & HERE extend partnership for improved asset tracking

Tech giants HERE Technologies and Netstar enhance strategic alliance, accelerating efficiency in asset management and navigation for commercial and heavy vehicles across the Australia-Asia-Pacific region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024

Supply Chain

Wincanton bags exclusive rights to Zeus's freight tech in UK, Ireland

In a strategic shift, UK supply chain partner, Wincanton, acquires the exclusive rights to use Zeus' digital freight management solutions, strengthening a tech-driven approach.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024

Supply Chain

WiseTech Global outperforms with robust half-year financial results

Australian logistics software firm WiseTech Global outstrips forecasts with a 32% surge in half-year revenue to AUD $500.4 million, buoyed by the robust performance of the CargoWise platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024

Partner Programmes

Synergy Logistics partners with Techdinamics to boost warehouse tech efficiency

Synergy Logistics partners with Techdinamics to provide fully integrated rate shopping and freight management solutions, improving order processing speed and accuracy while cutting operational costs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Digital systems running India's DFC cannot afford to fail

A key challenge for the DFC was the need to integrate modern technology and systems to ensure seamless and efficient operations.

By Lin Hoe Foong • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2023

Supply Chain

TradeWindow closes deal to acquire Auckland company Rfider

TradeWindow has announced that its agreement to acquire the business and assets of Rfider Limited, an Auckland-based software company.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2022

Customer Relationship Management

Aussies vote on the toughest jobs in online shopping

Shoppers have revealed how much, or how little, they know about what goes into the online shopping process in a new survey by CouriersPlease.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2022

Stories from Other Regions

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Supply Chain

Future of freight transport dead in the water

Rail freight between New Zealand's islands faces fresh strain after the Government scrapped the Interisland Project IREX, alarming exporters and ports.

By Staff Writer • 22 min read • Tue, 19th Dec 2023

Supply Chain

$60m inland port welcomes first freight trains

The new Hamilton facility could cut cargo costs by up to 30% and shift Upper North Island freight off roads and onto rail.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023

Enterprise Resource Planning

ACT’s toll road policy explained

Drivers could face tolls on more roads under ACT’s plan, which would let private investors fund, build and maintain new routes faster.

By Staff Writer • 15 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2023

Robotics

Logistics sector 18,000 workers short by 2028

New research warns freight delays and higher consumer prices loom as New Zealand’s logistics worker gap is projected to quadruple by 2028.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2023

Supply Chain

KiwiRail buys ferry for $8.6m in leadup to Christmas

Additional Cook Strait freight capacity is secured for the pre-Christmas rush after KiwiRail exercised an option to buy Valentine for GBP £8.6 million.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 11th Sep 2022

Supply Chain

What Budget 2022 means for rail

Budget 2022 will fund ageing locomotives and tracks, but critics say it largely brings New Zealand rail up to where it should already be.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 22nd May 2022

Supply Chain

Is the Ministry of Transport’s supply chain strategy flawed?

Experts say the consultation paper could raise costs for businesses and consumers unless it better addresses trade-offs, investment and global freight risks.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2022