QTLC News
Funding floodgates open
The Federal Government has announced a $1.9 billion road and rail package with $650 million funding brought forward and a new commitment of $680 million.
...QTLC Welcomes new Board Member Andrew Higgins
Queensland Transport and Logistics Council is very pleased to announce Dr Andrew Higgins appointment to the Board of Directors. Andrew will bring a national research perspective and a wealth of...
Inland Rail Nation Building
To build a nation you need conviction, charisma, and a good marketing team.
The scale of Inland Rail demands this from its proponents to engage government to commit $9.3 billion...
Remote transport – ‘Hidden Tragedy’
Truck driving in remote areas is a difficult job. This is a fantastic initiative.
A significant examination will be undertaken into the impacts on the wellbeing of heavy vehicle drivers...
Air freight volumes fall in June
The latest data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), shows that air freight volumes fell for an eighth consecutive month in June, amid business...
Have Your Say – Effective Fatigue Management
Do work diaries manage fatigue well?
Under the current law:
- you can follow the prescriptive rules and still be drowsy
- you can be fined for incorrect paperwork and be...
Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committee – Australian Industry Standards
Up-skilling existing and training the new. The Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committee has been assigned responsibility for the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package components relating to Road Transport,...
Toowoomba Second Range Crossing, the wait is over
The Toowoomba Second Range Crossing has long been one of the highest infrastructure priorities for Queensland and with $1.6 billion investment from the Commonwealth and State Government it is now...
Final layer of Brisbane’s new runway set to go down
The construction of Brisbane’s new runway (BNR) has reached a critical milestone, with the application of asphalt - the final layer of the runway’s pavement – commencing today.
Fulton Hogan...