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Victoria conference to put spotlight on freight and logistics workforce

AU Manufacturing

Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne has opened the state conference of the Victorian Transport Association , which will centre on the workers who support the $21 billion freight and logistics sector that is the state’s economic force. The state conference runs through 21 March.

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Is it time to ban PVC? Ohio freight train crash reopens the debate

E&T

The 24-hour endurance event was inaugurated in the early days of the motor car to showcase what’s new in automotive technology, and innovations have come and gone ever since. Our investigative journalist, Conor McGlone, reported a few exclusives online for E&T. Now he reports on the environmental and social implications.

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Seeing Through the Fog: SWIR and Event-Based Vision for Autonomous Vehicles, Discussed by IDTechEx

i4.0 today

Ever-increasing levels of vehicle autonomy are poised to revolutionize both personal and freight transport, reducing time spent sitting in traffic and ushering in new transportation modes such as robotaxis. Event-Based Vision. Another technology that is gaining traction for autonomous vehicles and ADAS systems is event-based vision.

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Indian Truck & Bus Fleet Summit 2024 Headlines Emerging Megatrends and Efficiency Optimizing Strategies in the Fleet Transport Ecosystem

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Digital Freight Brokerage – Opportunities and Challenges : The panel discussed the benefits of digital freight brokerage for fleet owners, emphasizing its growth potential in India. Many challenges were addressed within the groups, aligning with the event’s goal of convergence among stakeholders.

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Equipment and technology investments among top priority for food manufacturers – says survey

AU Manufacturing

More than 60 per cent of businesses plan to make capital expenditure investments in areas like equipment and technology over the coming 12 months as the food industry returns to pre-pandemic levels, according to a recent survey by food manufacturing event foodpro.

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New business lead generated every seven seconds at CV Show

SMMT

New analysis shows a new business lead was created every seven seconds at 2023’s CV Show – with the UK’s biggest road transport event set to generate thousands more in 2024. Some 300 exhibitors, from OEMs and suppliers to services and solutions providers, expected to attract 15,000 visitors to the NEC Birmingham on 23-25 April.

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2024 to be the year of the Sustainable Supply Chain

Manufacturer's Monthly

Australia’s largest logistics event is rebranding to reflect the industry’s shift towards sustainability. The sustainable supply chain is going to be the top focus in the new year,” says Chartres, who oversees MEGATRANS, Australia’s largest logistics event taking place in Melbourne in September 2024. “The This includes $20.9