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Queensland Freight Delivery Plan 2026
On Friday, 11 Sept 26, the QLD Government released its Queensland Freight Delivery Plan 2026 – a five-year roadmap setting out 70 actions aimed at improving freight productivity, reliability and safety across…
Heavy Vehicle Driver Competency Framework – VIC Regulatory Initiatives
The Victorian Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) has released a Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) to update the Victorian heavy vehicle driver licensing system. The proposed Victorian regulatory update aligns with the changes…
Truck Turning Ban – Kensington
From October 2026, the Victorian Department of Transport & Planning (DTP) intends to impose a 24/7 turning ban for vehicles over 17 metres in length at the intersection of Epsom Road, Kensington…
Logistics Technology Outlook Survey 2026
CTAA is supporting the second annual Australian & NZ Logistics Technology Outlook Survey. The Survey looks at how Australian and NZ supply chain operators are actually using technology, what is…
Patrick Fremantle Terminal Optibook VBS Roll-Out / Arrow ECP OneStop Modal VBS Implementation
Patrick Fremantle Terminal is set to launch OneStop’s OptiBook functionality into its Vehicle Booking System (VBS) and terminal operations from Saturday, 5 September 2026. Two one-hour online OptiBook Carrier Training sessions are now scheduled…
CTAA 2026 AFL Grand Final Lunch – 18 September 2026
The “tradition” continues with the CTAA 2026 AFL Grand Final Lunch scheduled for Friday, 18 September 2026 at the Yarraville Club in Melbourne. We are excited that our guest AFL…
DP World West Swanson Terminal Delays Cause Landside Cost Increases and Inefficiencies
Significant landside delays within DP World’s West Swanson Terminal (WST) in the Port of Melbourne over several days has led to damaging landside cost increases and transport inefficiencies. Average Truck…
Patrick Fremantle Terminal – OneStop Optibook Implementation
CTAA has been informed that Patrick’s Fremantle Terminal is scheduled to implement OneStop’s Optibook functionality into its VBS slot booking and terminal interface information processes in early September 2026 (date TBC). OneStop, in conjunction…
Fuel Pricing & Supply Update – 15 June 2026
Fuel price update and outcomes of latest Federal Fuel Response meeting convened by the Federal Government on 11 June 2026. Also, information on Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Supply – AdBlue.
Road Works Impacting Heavy Vehicle Access to Port of Melbourne
CTAA has received advice on several important road works / maintenance programs which will impact on heavy vehicle access to the Port of Melbourne over coming weeks: Footscray Road Service…