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3 days ago | 
mhdsupplychain.com.au | Phillip Hazell
Optimising spare and replacement parts logistics is critical for the mining industry, where downtime can cost up to $100,000 per hour. That’s why a prominent mining company in Australia turned to BALYO to streamline spare parts management and ensure seamless, uninterrupted operations. By deploying BALYO VNA Robots, we delivered a fully integrated, scalable solution that keeps operations running 24/7 with minimal risk of incidents and costly delays.
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4 days ago | 
mhdsupplychain.com.au | Phillip Hazell
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the re-elected Albanese Government, emphasising the need for stronger freight policy to strengthen the nation’s supply chains.
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4 days ago | 
mhdsupplychain.com.au | Phillip Hazell
Qatar Airways Cargo has announced a strategic partnership with Virgin Australia to boost airfreight capacity for Australian exporters, enhancing access to international markets. The collaboration will see Qatar add an extra 180 tonnes of cargo capacity per week through Virgin-operated Boeing 777 flights across Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. From July, these routes will begin daily operations to Doha, with a Melbourne route set to join in December.
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4 days ago | 
mhdsupplychain.com.au | Phillip Hazell
Construction has begun on a new $52 million materials handling facility at Geraldton Port, marking the first major works under the Cook Government’s $350 million Geraldton Port Maximisation Project (PMaxP). The facility, being built alongside Berth 4, will enable mineral sands and other products to be loaded directly by conveyor from truck to bulk vessels, improving loading speeds and delivering cost savings to exporters.
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4 days ago | 
mhdsupplychain.com.au | Phillip Hazell
Infios, a global provider in adaptable supply chain execution, announced that it has been positioned as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) for the seventh consecutive year. Infios was recognised for its Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision in the warehouse management space. Infios rebranded in March 2025 and is noted as Infios (Körber) in this report.
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4 days ago | 
mhdsupplychain.com.au | Phillip Hazell
Roald de Groot, Director of Warehouse Solutions at Vanderlande, shares his perspective on how warehouses are navigating the balance between automation and workforce empowerment – highlighting insights from recent research and practical examples across the industry. With the rise of e-commerce and growing labour shortages, I’ve noticed a strong push across the warehousing sector to find the right balance between people and technology. It’s a tough equation.
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4 days ago | 
mhdsupplychain.com.au | Phillip Hazell
There’s still time to become the next Woman of the Year – nominations for the 2025 Women in Industry Awards have been until the end of the week. Nominations now close 16 May 2025. This is your last opportunity to recognise the outstanding women who are redefining what’s possible across transport, mining, engineering, logistics, manufacturing, and beyond. Why nominate? Because recognition matters. Visibility matters. Representation matters.
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1 week ago | 
mhdsupplychain.com.au | Phillip Hazell
DP World has officially opened its first warehouse facility in Singapore, expanding its integrated logistics capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region. Located in Jurong, the 17,800-square-metre facility offers bonded and non-bonded storage, cold chain capabilities, and flexible racking systems. It is situated close to major seaports and manufacturing zones and is designed to support the company’s end-to-end supply chain services.
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1 week ago | 
mhdsupplychain.com.au | Phillip Hazell
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has called on the re-elected Albanese Government to maintain its focus on long-term rail investment and policy reform, citing the sector’s vital contribution to the economy, emissions reduction, and liveability of Australian cities.
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1 week ago | 
mhdsupplychain.com.au | Phillip Hazell
Aramex has reported stable revenues of approximately AUD 640.8 million for Q1 2025, a 1 per cent year-on-year increase, as strong performances in Domestic Express, Freight Forwarding, and Logistics offset a continued decline in International Express volumes. The company is adapting its business model to reflect growing nearshoring trends, with customers shifting inventory closer to markets, leading to higher demand for regional and domestic logistics services.
