Japan Airlines to lay off 16,200
In a last-ditch effort to save the financially stricken airline, Japan Airlines (JAL) management has announced a restructuring plan that will cut 16,200 jobs, more than 40 routes and over 100 aircraft.
Port Botany reforms will go on without minister
Sydney Ports Corporation CEO Grant Gilfillan has sought to reassure stakeholders that the Port Botany Logistics Improvement Strategy (PBLIS) process will continue unaffected, regardless of the resignation of Ports Minister Paul MacLeay.
Gold Coast opens its doors to global trade
The immediate opportunities and future potential of Gold Coast Airport as a fully international customs port, are being overlooked by local importers and exporters.
NTC calls for comment on proposed changes to fatigue reforms
Legislative changes to the hours of work and rest within the Heavy Vehicle Driver Fatigue reforms may be warranted, according to a discussion paper released for public consultation today by the National Transport Commission (NTC).
Volvo introduces 2011 range
Volvo Trucks has revealed its ADR 80/03 (Euro 5) compliant line-up in readiness for the local introduction of the stringent new emissions standards on 1 January next year.
Qantas launches new courier business
Qantas Freight has begun offering courier and baggage delivery services to Qantas and third-party customers under the new brand name Qantas Courier.