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Month: November 2013

Transport & Logistics

Increasing freight capacity in the metropolitan corridor

As ARTC’s alliance partner in delivering the Metropolitan Freight Network (MFN) – Port Botany Rail Link (PBRL), Downer Infrastructure is responsible for the management of signaling, civil & track design, construction, testing and commissioning. Downer is adding to the already delivered rail infrastructure that formed Stage 1 of this project, which included a major yard…

19 Nov 2013, by Informa Insights

Transport & Logistics

The age of the customer in the online logistics industry

From B2B, to B2C, the common theme at the online retail logistics conference was the rise of the consumer and the importance of customer service. In an Australian first, the Online Retail Logistics conference discussed the latest shipping barriers and customer expectations. With industry speakers from eBay, Australia Post, IBM Australia and Kogan.com, the changing…

19 Nov 2013, by Informa Insights

Leadership & Communication

Women in leadership ‘vital for global economy’

Promoting female leadership skills is an important part of company growth for businesses worldwide. This is according to Lisa Crawford, senior vice-president of employment services consultancy Randstad, who said the benefits of greater diversity in the workplace are multitude. "With nearly one billion women poised to enter the global economy in the coming decade, and…

18 Nov 2013, by Informa Insights

Transport & Logistics

The international landscape of rail maintenance: the latest news and projects

As asset management programs and buzz words are beginning to make their rounds, rail operators, state governments and rail associations are encouraging best practices in international rail maintenance standards. We have taken a look at some of the latest developments in the international rail front, to show that the issues we have in Australia, are…

15 Nov 2013, by Informa Insights

Mining & Resources

Close-up: Jim Cooper

Jim Cooper, CEO of the Port Of Portland will discuss the port supply chain and the importance of providing flexibility in a changing mineral sands market at the Mineral Sands Conference, to be held on the 4– 5 March 2014 in Melbourne Port of Portland is one of Victoria's four commercial ports. The Port handles…

15 Nov 2013, by Informa Insights

Healthcare

NDIS roll-out: Nurses will require training and up-skilling

Mental health nurses have a very diverse and challenging role in caring and supporting for people with mental health issues and their families. Their involvement will be crucial when integrating mental health in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Professor Wendy Cross, Head, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Monash University and President, Australian College of…

14 Nov 2013, by Informa Insights

Mining & Resources

Infographic: Curtis Island GLNG project on track for 2015

The Curtis Island GLNG project is a US$18.5 billion pioneering enterprise to convert coal seam gas (CSG) into liquefied natural gas (LNG). The joint-venture led by Santos with PETRONAS, Total and KOGAS as partners represents a major investment into a cleaner energy source. This infographic visualises some of the key facts about the project. The…

14 Nov 2013, by Informa Insights

Mining & Resources

Mining boom ‘not over’

Australia's mining boom is not over, new research has argued. The BIS Shrapnel Mining in Australia 2013-28 report suggested that despite predicted falls in investment, the industry will continue to be the country's main economic influence for the next five years. Mining production is expected to surge 41 per cent over this period, which will…

14 Nov 2013, by Informa Insights

Transport & Logistics

VIC railway engineering receives $14m maintenance boost

A new $14.6 million freight rail maintenance depot in Victoria is set to give railway engineering in the state a boost. The Victorian coalition government revealed the rail freight wagon terminal and sidings will be a central part of the state's push towards strengthening the logistics sector and improving activity in Melbourne's western suburbs. The…

14 Nov 2013, by Informa Insights

Transport & Logistics

Designing solutions to the Pilbara’s logistics constraints

The Port of Dampier is the world's second largest bulk export port and one of Australia’s most remote ports. As trade grows, so does the importance of efficient and competitive supply chains and to deal with this demand, Dampier Port is developing a “world first” port expansion using a floating deck transhipment system (FDTS) and…

12 Nov 2013, by Informa Insights

Leadership & Communication

Networking ‘should be a part of women’s leadership development’

Effective networking is an important part of leadership development, but many women are failing to take advantage of the opportunities open to them. This is according to several experts, who highlighted the difficulties women face when trying to build relationships in the business world. Deborah Gillis, chief operating officer at women's research and advocacy group…

12 Nov 2013, by Informa Insights

Leadership & Communication

Leadership training ‘the most effective development activity’

Leadership training has a number of benefits, including increasing your confidence, enhancing your chance of promotion and boosting your overall workplace performance. Not only this, a recent survey highlighted that learning leadership skills is the most effective development activity for employees to undertake. The Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI) polled 516 HR professionals and 17…

8 Nov 2013, by Informa Insights