Freight keeps Australia moving. Australia's domestic freight task is projected to grow around 26 per cent between 2019-20 and 2049-50, and road freight is set to carry much of that growth as trucks, drivers and delivery distances increase across the network. NSW alone recorded its highest ever volume of road freight activity in recent years, a sign of just how much freight now moves through this state on...
We rarely stop to appreciate how much complexity sits beneath the surface of industries we take for granted every day, and freight and transport in Australia is one of the best examples of this. Most of us have seen an oversize convoy on the highway at some point. A wide truck flanked by escort vehicles, amber lights flashing, moving carefully through traffic. It is easy to drive past and think nothing more...
In the world of logistics and transportation, there's a term that often gets tossed around but isn't always fully understood: ugly freight. While most businesses focus on the regular parcels, goods, and freight that can easily be packed and shipped, ugly freight refers to the tricky, awkward, and sometimes downright unwieldy shipments that require extra care and expertise. These are the kinds of deliveries that demand a unique approach to ensure safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Exactly What...
