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New freight access scheme to boost manufacturing and agricultural productivity

AU Manufacturing

Significant work will be undertaken to improve the Charles Street bridge in Launceston, paving the way for increased freight productivity for critical state industries such as agriculture and manufacturing. The freight upgrade initiative will be implemented over five years, with some Stage 1 projects’ designs already underway.

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Pickle Robot gets orders for over 30 unloading systems plus $50M in funding

Robotics Business Review

The Pickle Unload Systems have been collaborating with staffers in production operations at distribution centers since the summer of 2023. Its product roadmap is expanding to service parcel-type freight. It uses generative AI foundation models trained on millions of data points from real logistics and warehouse operations.

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DAT Releases 2023 Freight Focus Report

Fastener News Desk

January 05, 2023 09:05 AM Eastern Standard Time. . DAT’s 2023 Freight Focus report outlines the issues that will drive transportation strategies and decisions in the year ahead. With thinner margins in 2023, carriers need to maximize utilization. The next freight cycle is around the corner.

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AMSL Aero makes history by completing first free flight of VTOL aircraft

Manufacturer's Monthly

AMSL Aero will begin hydrogen-fuelled flight testing of Vertiia in 2025 having already broken records in 2023 by completing the first tethered battery-powered hover.

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Challenger Motor Freight wins distinction

Canadian Manufacturing

CAMBRIDGE — As part of the Fastfrate Group, Challenger Motor Freight, a privately owned logistics and transportation company, announces that it has won the 2024 Best Fleets to Drive For Award in the Large Carrier division. Challenger has also won the 2023 Truckload Carriers Association Annual Fleet Safety Award.

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Gatik gets independent safety validation from TUV SUD for autonomous logistics

Robotics Business Review

It claimed that this third-party audit was the first of its kind and that it marks a significant milestone toward commercialization of self-driving freight operations. based company launched its first driverless commercial transportation service with Walmart in 2021 and Kroger in 2023. The Mountain View, Calif.-based

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Victoria showcases future of aviation at Avalon 2023

AU Manufacturing

Minister for Trade and Investment Tim Pallas showcased the hub’s innovations at the Avalon Airport, including the latest zero-emission aircraft designed to provide quiet, quick, and cost-effective options for moving freight and people. Furthermore, the government is a major sponsor of the Avalon Airshow 2023, which runs from 3 to 5 March.

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