Transport & Logistics

Construction of a new Fremantle freight rail link could take 20,000 truck movements off port roads and save logistics companies about $75 per container.

WA unions have joined an international rally against the Amazon's "monopolistic" practices today outside its Jandakot facility.

Shares in logistics giant Qube rose by 19 per cent early on Monday, following news it had received a $11.6 billion bid by Macquarie Asset Management to acquire the company.

Flight Centre Travel Group managing director Graham Turner has welcomed the company's positive start to FY26, as it aims to keep the momentum rolling.

Perth Airport has lifted its annual profit to $185.5 million as it ramps up a decade-long expansion project across the estate.

Hesperia will add to its High Wycombe footprint after a panel approved its plan to build a warehouse for a lifting machinery business.

A creditors' report has detailed the value of a planned takeover of the failed Rex Airlines along with the value of last year's sale of subsidiary National Jet Express.

The Cardaci family has reported a loss of $10.8 million for the year ending June 30, pinning the result on managing its recent acquisitions and leasing.

RESULTS WRAP: The latest numbers from Hofmann Engineering; CJD Equipment; Ertech and Charles Hull Contracting.

MLG Oz has appointed Mark Hatfield – the company's current chief operating officer – as its acting chief executive officer, effective immediately.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest's vessel maintenance company has been fined $340,000 after a worker fell and was injured at a Henderson marine yard.

The Pilbara's shipping route to Asia is in the running to be the first global trading corridors to welcome ammonia-powered bulk carriers to its regular service schedule.

There's hope regional airline Rex can expand its manifest under the wing of an international buyer, but questions remain about key parts of the deal.

Trucking giant Centurion has launched its 30-vehicle fleet of renewable energy trucks, the largest off-grid battery electric project for transport logistics in Australia.

The boss of Yara's Australian ammonia operations has criticised a maritime industry call to delay the rollout of new rules incentivising the uptake of green shipping fuels.

Airport's owners have joined several groups planning new or upgraded supply bases targeting oil and gas projects.

Transport firm SCT Logistics has unveiled a $45 million logistics hub in Forrestfield it hopes will sandbag Western Australia against product shortages caused by freight network disruptions.

A report into an engine failure of the FMG Nicola as it departed Port Hedland has been released, with the ATSB investigating why it only learnt of the incident five months later.

Toll Transport has been fined $625,000 over a workplace incident that led to a worker suffering leg injuries and requiring multiple surgeries.

Public comment has opened for the state government's proposal to build new ferries along the Swan River by late 2027.

Perth Airport has unveiled an ambitious vision for its future, setting out a multi-billion-dollar investment program that promises to transform it into one of WAs most important economic assets.

Airbus Helicopters have opened a new $11 million WA distribution centre which will service aircraft across the state, including those transporting oil and gas workers.

The Mid West Ports Authority's proposed $350 million marine infrastructure upgrades that could support the rollout of renewable projects has been greenlit by the state's environmental umpire.

Former WA Liberal leader Zak Kirkup has gained a controlling interest in one of WA's major Budget Car and Truck Rental franchises.

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Qantas has cancelled its Perth to Busselton flights less than four months after launching them due to low demand.

After receiving below-market compensation for years, former Virgin Australia boss Jayne Hrdlicka is getting more than $50 million following its successful IPO.

Australia Post will resume sending parcels to the US for business customers after abruptly ending the service due to tariff upheavals.

Aircraft manufacturers are ramping up production to meet soaring demand.

Only one of the top-10-flown routes in 2024 was outside the Asia-Pacific.

Qantas will significantly expand its nonstop services between Perth and Rome in 2026, extending the seasonal route and adding an extra weekly flight to almost double capacity.

Qantas has ordered an additional 20 Airbus A321XLR aircraft with lie-flat business seats on its narrowbody aircraft for the first time.