Report on T&L industry

The Australian Logistics Council launched a report this month entitled "Who Moves Australia? Workforce Participation in Australian Transport and Logistics".

The report identifies the number of people employed within the Australian economy whose jobs involve, either wholly or in part, transport and logistics activities.

Sponsored by Queensland Transport and the Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council, a copy of the report can be downloaded at: http://www.austlogistics.com.au/dmdocuments/T&L%20Workplace%20Report%20Dec%2008.Final.pdf


ICHCA meeting in March
Ballymore, Queensland

The International Cargo Handling Co-ordination Association (ICHCA) will host a luncheon meeting at the Queensland Rugby Club in Ballymore on 4 March.

The guest speaker is Dr. W.F.C. Tranberg, senior manager, infrastructure planning and chief engineer of Port of Brisbane Corporation, who will speak on "The Port of Brisbane - Now and the Future".


Logistics innovations on show
Sydney, New South Wales

Supply chain professionals will pick up the latest logistics innovations at this year's Smart Supply Chain Technology show, a biennial event which takes place from 10-11 June at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

This year's theme, "Meeting the Challenge - Logistics Innovation for Operational Efficiency", recognises the opportunities and demands presented by the current business environment and identifies innovation as a key to meeting these challenges.

The show, part of Supply Chain Week, will be held alongside the Smart Conference, a conference for supply chain professionals.