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2 weeks ago | 
mhdsupplychain.com.au | Phillip Hazell
Stockland has opened four new architecturally designed warehouses at its Altona Industrial Estate in Melbourne’s inner western logistics corridor. The new facilities provide 46,000 square metres of warehouse and office space.
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2 weeks ago | 
mhdsupplychain.com.au | Phillip Hazell
A report from the World Economic Forum and Kearney highlights the global shift towards regionalisation, resilience, digitalisation, and sustainability in supply chains. joint report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) and Kearney, Beyond Cost: Country Readiness for the Future of Manufacturing and Supply Chains, examines how global manufacturers are adapting their strategies in response to geopolitical shifts, trade disruptions, and technology advancements.
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2 weeks ago | 
mhdsupplychain.com.au | Phillip Hazell
Despite signs of improvement in the last quarter, the fact is, Australia has the tightest warehousing market globally. The was 1.9 per cent in the second half of 2024 – the lowest in the world. Moreover, vacancy rates differ per city and per suburb, meaning that some industrial areas have no vacancy at all – such as the South East Melbourne suburbs of Braeside and Scoresby (both are at zero per cent).
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2 weeks ago | 
mhdsupplychain.com.au | Phillip Hazell
The global shipping industry is on high alert, reacting and preparing for tariff changes under the Trump administration. Fluent Cargo’s newly developed Market Index Pricing moves to curtail uncertainty and help organisations navigate market volatility. US President Trump’s trade war has and will continue to create significant shifts in trade flows and pricing as new tariffs are implemented or renegotiated.
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3 weeks ago | 
mhdsupplychain.com.au | Phillip Hazell
Coghlan, a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, has revolutionised its warehouse operations by implementing Dematic’s ColbyRACK high-density storage and mezzanine solution. Designed and installed by Colby Storage Solutions distributor, Storage Ideas, the innovative setup has boosted storage capacity, optimised workflows, and cut operational costs, all without requiring a larger facility footprint.
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3 weeks ago | 
mhdsupplychain.com.au | Phillip Hazell
IKEA Australia has unveiled a major renewable energy initiative at its Marsden Park distribution centre in western Sydney, set to generate up to 70 per cent of the energy needed for warehouse operations. The $2.9 million solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery project, delivered by Smart Commercial Solar, involves the installation of over 4,000 solar panels covering 9,000 square metres of the warehouse rooftop, with a generation capacity of 2,034KW.
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3 weeks ago | 
mhdsupplychain.com.au | Phillip Hazell
The Australian healthcare supply chain faces immense pressure to manage high-value, temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals with precision, safety, and efficiency. With strict regulatory requirements and increasing demand, healthcare warehouses must evolve beyond traditional manual processes. BALYO’s driverless Reach and Very Narrow Aisle (VNA Turret) forklifts provide a scalable, autonomous solution that enhances pallet flow, minimises errors, and optimises warehouse operations.
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3 weeks ago | 
mhdsupplychain.com.au | Phillip Hazell
What if the warehouse of the future could shrink your carbon footprint, cut costs, and make work safer — all at once? In today’s world, sustainability isn’t just a “nice-to-have” — it’s a strategic necessity. As companies look for smarter ways to reduce their environmental impact, automation is emerging as a powerful enabler.
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3 weeks ago | 
mhdsupplychain.com.au | Phillip Hazell
Fluent Cargo, a fast-growing and cutting-edge routing solutions ocean and air freight rate solutions provider, has announced its partnership with Xeneta to help more customers leverage market intelligence for improved shipping decisions. In today’s global transport environment, the need for agile and intelligent tools has never been greater.
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3 weeks ago | 
mhdsupplychain.com.au | Phillip Hazell
Australia’s ports drive trade but face inefficiencies; investments aim to ease bottlenecks and improve freight productivity. Every hour, thousands of tonnes of goods move through Australia’s ports – fuelling industries, sustaining jobs, and connecting the nation to global markets. From iron ore in the Pilbara to consumer goods arriving at Port Botany, maritime trade underpins nearly every sector of the economy.
