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Aussie logistics tech platform Loadshift has been acquired by ASX-listed tech company Freelancer, for $7.7 million.

The National Freight Data Hub aims to improve the efficiency, safety, productivity and resilience of the freight sector.

Small businesses seeking satellite data now have access to a new space data facility which launched this week in Western Australia.

As electric vehicle researchers, we think swappable batteries could work well for trucking — but are perhaps less suitable for everyday electric cars.

Australia Post has walked back from its decision to stop shipping perishable goods and will now work with Small Business Ombudsman Bruce Billson to support small business food producers. 

Small businesses relying on Australia Post to send perishables like truffles, butter, cheese and meats will no longer be able to from July.

Former Australia Post chief executive Christine Holgate has revealed the government commissioned a report recommending more privatisation of the postal service.

Australia Post has appointed current Woolworths executive Paul Graham to replace Christine Holgate as its next chief executive.

Coming on top of the COVID-19 pandemic, this event has highlighted the fragility of global supply chains — and is likely to accelerate the changes in the world economy that were already under way.

Jessica Ip from CouriersPlease is challenging stereotypes in a male dominated industry.