Transport & Logistics
Alibaba’s Jack Ma wants to deliver goods anywhere in the world in 72 hours
Alibaba founder Jack Ma has outlined the Chinese e-commerce giant’s ambitious plans to invest billions of dollars in a smart logistics netwo…
ABS data reveals sole traders on the rise: are gig economy workers the new small business owners?
The number of “non-employing” businesses in Australia continues to grow, with recent data suggesting the number individuals starting busines…
How driverless cars could create new jobs in Australia’s motor industry
By Michael Milford, Queensland University of Technology
The race to market for widespread driverless cars may be on, but that doesn’t …
Australian truck drivers still aren’t paid for all the work they do, leading to fatigue on our roads
By Ann Williamson, UNSW
More than a year after the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal (RSRT) was abolished, truck drivers are still likely…
An “iPhone-like revolution”: Minister shows support for electric cars as tech sector calls for more focus on development
Comments from energy minister Josh Frydenberg expressing his support for electric cars have sparked conflict within the Liberal party, but t…
Ongoing Australia Post outage causes chaos for SMEs, sparking doubts over Christmas time stability
An extended outage of Australia Post’s online parcel shipping, tracking, and label printing services has thrown Aussie SMEs into disarray …
How Uber can save its place in London’s taxi market
By John Colley, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick
Dara Khosrowshahi will have to do more than post a humble tweet if he is t…
The robot cars are coming: Welcome to the roboconomy
The dawn of the ‘roboconomy’ is almost upon us, as car manufacturers increasingly turn their collective focus to self-driving, connected and…
Buyers interested in Queensland trucking company Kurtz Transport after voluntary administrators called in
There’s been strong interest from buyers for Queensland regional trucking business Kurtz Transport after the business was placed in volunt…
Election 2016: Major parties splash cash but will their transport promises meet Australia’s needs?
By Marion Terrill, Grattan Institute
Come election time, voters could be forgiven for seeing transport infrastructure as a slush fund. P…
