Competitiveness key under new port licence fee
VTA says Port of Melbourne's competitiveness must be ensured when a new licence fee is introduced
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Trucking tribunal must focus on safety
VTA and ARTIO say proposed safe rates tribunal must focus on safety and support other heavy vehicle reforms
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DP World implements changes to address trucking concerns
DP World will make import slots available two days in advance at its Melbourne operation to address trucking concerns
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New VBS system up and running in Melbourne
A new vehicle booking system has been introduced at the Port of Melbourne
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VTA, MTAG criticise port study
VTA criticises study of Victoria's ports, saying the issue of empty container parks should be focused on instead
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Freestone takes up mantle for seventh year running
Freestone's Transport CEO Paul Freestone is yet again the president of the Victorian Transport Association
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VTA cost index shows uneven rise
VTA boss urges members to lose no time in passing on increasing costs of doing business
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Dual cadetships a win for industry: TDT
Dual cadetship programs a win for business and those trying to break into logistics industry, Transport and Distribution Training says
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Mixed views as Victoria unveils infrastructure wish list
Victoria's infrastructure funding proposal wins backing from industry, but transport academic labels it 'an illusion of action'
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University and industry partnership to beat skills shortages
University banks on cadetship to ease skills shortages and help young people carve out a career in transport and logistics
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Strong interest in logistics cadetship
More than 20 transport industry representatives attend VTA logistics cadetship information session, expressing great interest in the program
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Containerchain performance dubbed 'outstanding'
Early days for empty container park technology but trucking operators praised for ensuring smooth introduction
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FREIGHT WEEK: Climate change an opportunity, NTC says
NTC commissioner cites need for smart infrastructure investment to cut emissions, as VTA unveils environmental survey results
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Border Express boss takes home top gong
Border Express Chairman Max Luff has been named the Australian Freight and Logistics Personality of the Year
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Freight Week kicks off with record attendance
Freight Week 2011 kicks off today with a record number of bookings for the five-day industry event
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VTA launches logistics cadetship
Industry group launches new cadetship to support young people getting into the transport and logistics industry
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Big turnout expected for awards night
Annual Australian Freight Industry Awards attracts big numbers to recognise industry leaders
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No govt support for Melbourne congestion tax
VTA backs government stance opposing a congestion tax for Melbourne, saying there are other measures to address traffic gridlock
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Industry warned: 'Tsunami' of challenges on the way
Trucking operators urged to get proactive to attract workers, amid warnings of a “tsunami” of challenges on the horizon
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Overweight container problem on international agenda
Australia in push for action on issue that has huge safety implications
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