Christchurch Quake Update

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Edward

Lyttelton Port of Christchurch released the below at 1800 last night (23rd February)

“An assessment of container assets is that wharves have held up well, but there are urgent minor works to be done. We are aiming to have limited operations available within 3-4 days. Our current best estimate to get back to our previous operation service levels prior to the 6.3 quake is in 10 days. .
We regret to advise that receival and delivery is currently suspended but expect to be operational within 24 hours.”

Road Transport - The Lyttelton tunnel is still closed (except for emergency vehicles) so access to the port will still be very limited at best.  At this stage our road transport carriers are hoping to be partially operational on Monday 28th.  Please note that the expected backlog at the Port along with the condition of the roads is expected to increase turnaround times.

Rail – Most lines are now open.

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Toll buys into Dubai

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Edward

The Toll Group has acquired SAT Albatros (SAT), a Dubai-based sea-air forwarder.

“The acquisition of SAT will further cement Toll’s strategic position in the Middle East and in the Asia to Europe trade lane”, said Toll Group’s managing director Paul Little AO. Continue reading →

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$30 Million rail freight terminal for South Australia

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Edward

The first stage of a $30 million major rail freight terminal development is expected to  provide a critical boost to industrial development both in the north of Adelaide and for South Australia’s mining industry.

The rail freight terminal (RFT), which was opened on January 25 by South Australian Premier Mike Rann, has been developed by Australia’s largest privately-owned rail operator SCT Logistics on a 70 ha site in the heart of Greater Edinburgh Parks in the City of Playford. Continue reading →

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QANTAS boosts fuel surcharge

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Edward

Qantas will increase international fuel surcharges in response to rising oil and jet fuel prices, while Jetstar will adjust its ticket prices instead of a fuel levy. The changes will apply to tickets issued on or after 19 February.

Qantas chief executive officer Alan Joyce said oil and fuel prices had increased sharply in recent months. Continue reading →

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Direct Freight – Service Interruption – North Queensland

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Edward
Due to current cyclonic weather warnings in the Cairns region, our Cairns
depot has been evacuated. It is envisaged that the depot will not re-open until
Monday 7th February. Continue reading →
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Services to Far North Queensland

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Edward

Australian air Express (AaE) has been closely monitoring forecasts of Cyclone Yasi. Based on this information AaE has suspended all services in Far North Queensland, including Cairns, Townsville and Mackay. Continue reading →

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Important Notice to First Fleet customers

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Edward

Australian Industry has demonstrated outstanding support for those individuals and businesses affected by the floods that had devastated large tracts of Queensland.

All roads are now open and operations are running, however, we find ourselves in a situation as unexpected as the flooding. The sheer volume of products being moved North is creating huge cost imposts on the transport industry as a whole. We are keen to support the replenishment of goods into Queensland, and need your support to achieve this goal. Continue reading →

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Pallet Control CHEP/LOSCAM – First Fleet Express letter to customers

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Edward

Pallets are an enormous cost within any business, particularly within the transport industry. First Fleet’s exposure to pallet losses is close to $1.2 M and these levels simply cannot be permitted to continue. Continue reading →

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First Fleet – Flood Surcharge Terminated

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Edward

To all clients of First Fleet Express, a note from the Managing Director, Stephen Brown. Continue reading →

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Wettenhalls – Severe operational impact of floods on our northern New South Wales and Queensland transport services

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Edward

As you are aware, the extreme flood situations in northern New South Wales and Queensland have created havoc for many businesses in these regions. As a business, we too are confronting road operating and access conditions in these areas that are putting our drivers and the public in potential danger.
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