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Artificial sweetener Contract logistics operators around the world are embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions to optimise volume loads, particularly boxes from existing cartons. For the likes of DHL, the firm is responding to the spike in e-commerce trade by providing ondemand packaging to ensure more cost-effective and environmentally friendly shipping options. To do this, an AI solution helps to optimise the filling of boxes and can suggest order splitting across multiple consignments to make shipments more cost-effective while reducing carbon footprint. The added benefit of utilising this system is that it alleviates supply shortages of cardboard and packaging materials.

Initial pilots, according to DHL, indicate shipping cost savings are up to 35 per cent with an average of 15 per cent. Wow. Such an intelligent use of technology to address some of the issues that are constraining the global supply chain.

Bringing the conversation back to Australia, Victoria even, the local government is set on creating jobs and investing in circular economies by helping businesses find new uses for recycled materials. Not necessarily a new concept – we’ve seen tyres repurposed for roads and

recycled plastic converted into railway sleepers – but a new $5.0 million grant program has been established to entice businesses, research institutes and industry to commercialise innovative use of recycled materials.

The Recycling Victoria Markets Acceleration Fund is part of a $30.46 million Markets Acceleration Package delivered under the Federal Government’s $515 million investment to transform the waste and recycling sector and set Victoria up for a more sustainable future.

In 2019-2020, about 69.7 per cent of waste generated across all sectors was diverted from landfill. This is reported to be a record.

The fund focuses on projects using paper and cardboard, plastics, tyres and glass, which are all subject to the national waste export bans. Grants are also available for projects that focus on emerging materials such as e-waste and textiles.

It will be interesting to see how this sustainability focus, bolstered by efficient and effective AI support, will transform the way we store and ship goods in the near future.

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26 Economy What you need to know about nuclear medicine and the transport industry’s role in safely transporting radioactive waste.

28 Trailer builder See what Vawdrey Australia and AAA Trailers have in store this month.

32 Axles & suspensions SAF-Holland leads the electric axle charge while BGC demonstrates its use of Ringfeder couplings.

36 Trailer building materials/components Get the low-down on what Lucidity, KEITH, Powerdown and Capral provide for our industry.

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52 World map The world’s largest and most prolific trailer manufacturer, CIMC Vehicles, sheds some light on what heavy haulage looks like in China.

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Northline building new QLD depot

Transport and logistics company, Northline, is supporting its B-double and road train operations with the construction of a new multi-million-dollar facility.

The purpose-built Brisbane depot is expected to open late 2022.

It is being developed in partnership with the Gibb Group and will be strategically located in Wood Street, Bundamba, which provides easy access to key arterial roads and the main transport links.

It will facilitate B-double and road train movements and occupy a 45,700-square-metre site, with 18,000 square metres under cover.

“The move has been prompted by continuous growth which will allow us to consolidate all our Brisbane operations into this new facility,” said Northline.

Hyzon to build hydrogen depot in Melbourne Hyzon Motors Australia has announced plans to build a green hydrogen refuelling depot at its regional headquarters in Melbourne.

The commercial-scale green hydrogen depot will reportedly support Hyzon’s rapidly growing manufacturing footprint in the region, to supply hydrogen to new customers, and to further demonstrate the commercial viability of what the company refers to as ‘behind the fence’ hydrogen to decarbonise fleet operations.

Expectations are that the depot could be up and running by late 2023.

Hyzon, in partnership with the RACV, hydrogen specialists ENGV, and other yet-to-be announced third parties, is working through the design, planning, permitting and development process for the green hydrogen depot anticipated for Noble Park.

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NHVAS and mapping tool boosts operator safety and productivity National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) membership and a new mapping tool are benefitting more than 8,100 operators across Australia.

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) Chief Operations Officer, Paul Salvati, said the scheme membership provides businesses with a competitive edge against their competitors, along with productivity gains and significant safety benefits.

“Whether you’re a business or a singlevehicle owner-operator, you can use the NHVAS as your pathway to safer transport activities, regardless of the business sector you’re operating in,” he said.

According to Salvati, companies in partnership with NHVAS and their memberships are likely to attract customers due to the effort of maintaining safety.

“If you’re a subcontractor with NHVAS membership, companies know they’re engaging someone with an auditable safety management system that makes their operations safer, and that you’re serious about meeting your primary duty requirements.”

Salvati said by being NHVAS Mass Management accredited, businesses may also experience productivity benefits.

“You can also get productivity benefits from being NHVAS Mass Management accredited, as it allows you to operate at Concessional Mass Limits for general access to the road network, meaning you can carry more each trip and reduce the number of trips you make,” he said.

The NHVR Maintenance Management system is reported to provide operators with a clear picture of possible vehicle replacement needs. Investment into newer, safer vehicles reduces vehicle downtime,

meaning less time is spent over inspection pits, and more on the road.

Salvati said recent changes made to the scheme have provided even more safety management system activities.

“Once you have NHVAS accreditation, it’s easy to build on it by using the NHVR’s 9 Step SMS Roadmap to make your safety management system even more comprehensive,” he said.

Also, the NHVR’s new mapping tool caters to operators as it gives them access easier and more accurate route planning.

NHVR Program Director, David Carlisle, said the improved mapping tool was the next step towards the regulator’s intelligent route planning platform for the heavy vehicle industry.

“The new route planner incorporates design specifically for heavy vehicle travel, which will help operators plot more accurate heavy vehicle routes, minimise routing errors and reduce the time it takes to plan a journey,” he said.

Carlisle said road data can be updated on the map on real time, which will prevent operators from relying on notes, modifications or drawings to their permit applications. Therefore route planning will contribute to the safety and productivity of heavy vehicle drivers.

“We know accurate and consistent route planning is essential for safe and productive operations, so this is great step towards making this process easier for industry,” he said.

“We’ll continue to work with operators, road managers and jurisdictions to make further improvements over the next twelve months, moving towards a single national network map that supports dynamic heavy vehicle networks.”

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Don Watson Transport partners with Primary Connect on A-double first for Sydney Primary Connect has partnered with Don Watson Transport to trial the first approved 35-metre A-double combination operating in the Sydney region.

Transport NSW approved the trial in February to help businesses create more efficient ways to move goods for their customers during the pandemic.

Two 35m A-double combinations, pulled

by Kenworth K200s, travel between Sydney and Melbourne daily, passing each other along the Hume Highway.

Their final destination is at Primary Connect’s consolidation sites in Truganina VIC and Wetherill Park NSW. A permit for the use of 35-metre

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A-Double combinations in Victoria had previously been granted by the Victorian Government.

Over the past few years, Don Watson Transport has partnered with Primary Connect to operate A-double combinations between Melbourne and Brisbane.

Lyndon Watson, CEO Don Watson Transport, said he was excited to be part of the trial into Sydney.

“The trial in partnership with Primary Connect has been a great experience,” said Watson.

“These high performance vehicles are so advanced. They are designed with a

fixed drawbar which improves braking performance,” he said.

“They hum along by themselves and are typically contained on the highway and industrial estates while east of the Newell Highway. The general public don’t even know they are there.”

With each trailer having the capacity to hold 22 pallets, a 35m A-double combination will help reduce truck movements according to Primary Connect.

The logistics specialist for the Woolworths Group anticipates a 29 per cent productivity improvement with it equating to a total of 44 pallets. A standard B-double load would typically hold 34 pallets.

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Silk Logistics COO, Dani Aquilina

Silk Contract Logistics appoints new COO Wharf cartage and distribution firm, Silk Contract Logistics, has announced the appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer.

Dani Aquilina was appointed to the role in April after 14 years as COO of the Reject Shop.

“I am excited to take my experience and passion for supply chain and the customer into this new role,” said Aquilina. “It has been great to meet and connect with Brendan Boyd, John Sood, Nicole Sullivan, Brendon Pentland, Matt Hannah. I look forward to working with all of you and the team as we continue the Silk journey and make it easy for customers to do business.”

At The Reject Shop, Aquilina was accountable for all operating functions including store operations, supply chain, new store development and space optimisation.

She also helped oversee business optimisation, in which operational costs were a focus along with support for business growth requirements.

Silk Contract Logistics had been enjoying a steep upwards trajectory with several high profile acquisitions and the opening of a new facility in Brisbane prior to the arrival of Covid.

At present the company operates 21 sites nationally and billed for over 283, 300 containers according to FY 2021 results. In that same period Silk reported revenue of $323.3 million, a 28.6 per cent increase year-on-year.

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Global logistics outfit signs 30-year lease at Port of Brisbane A global logistics and supply chain operator has been welcomed to the Port of Brisbane after it signed a 30-year lease.

The arrangement with Medlogis on a 7.3-hectare site on Fisherman Islands and is said to support the company’s business expansion into Queensland.

When operational, the new facility will be one of the world’s most automated container parks, incorporating high-end technology to deliver world-class standards in terms of operation and safety.

Port of Brisbane (PBPL) will develop the site to Medlog’s specific requirements for the storage and operations of both empty and fully laden containers.

The facility is expected to be operational by the third quarter of 2022.

As is standard in all new PBPL property developments, it will also include sustainable design elements including a solar installation and use of low carbon concrete.

PBPL CEO, Neil Stephens, welcomed Medlog to the Port of Brisbane.

“Medlog’s expansion into Queensland and its new home at Port of Brisbane speaks volumes about its confidence in the Port being the right place to support its long-term growth,” he said.

“Port of Brisbane is on a journey to become Australia’s premier port and logistics hub. Welcoming industry leaders such as MEDLOG plays a key role in ensuring the Port of Brisbane achieves this vision and continues to deliver for the Queensland economy and community well into the future.”

Medlog currently has a presence in over 70 countries and handles over 15 million TEUs annually.

It is one of the businesses within the MSC Group, a global business engaged in the transport and logistics sector.

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The Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program will receive investments for 28 projects totalling $56.2 million the Federal Government has announced.

Improvements to the productivity and safety of heavy vehicle routes will receive a boost in regional areas that can now apply for funding to cover up to 80 per cent of the total project cost for the first time thanks to changes to program guidelines.

Supporting the safety and efficiency of heavy vehicles travelling on Australian roads was critical according to Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce.

“These projects aim to reduce road accidents involving heavy vehicles by targeting driver fatigue and making our roads more efficient for freight operators,” he said.

“The Coalition is investing more in

regional roads than ever before as part of our record $120 billion ten-year infrastructure investment program,” said Joyce.

The Deputy Prime Minister said the investments had been made possible by strong economic management by the Liberal-National Coalition.

Now deep into the Federal Election campaign the claim, amid surging inflation as it hits 5.1 per cent, might have not lacked for credibility in previous years.

Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport Scott Buchholz said the Liberal and Nationals Government is committed to making heavy vehicle routes and regional roads safer and more efficient.

“Better quality roads increases safety for our heavy vehicle drivers and increases Australia’s productivity,” he said.

“Improved safety and efficiency for freight operators also means better connected communities and safer driving conditions for all motorists.”

The Liberal and Nationals Government is providing more than $650 million through the HVSPP from 2013-14 to 2025-26, with an ongoing commitment of $65 million per year.

Research shows heavy vehicle crashes cost an estimated $4.64 billion a year.

Wiseway appoints CFO

Freight and logistics operator, Wiseway, has appointed a new Chief Financial Role.

Chris Scholtz has accepted the position with immediate effect.

He has almost 20 years of senior corporate experience across the construction, engineering, industrial services and technology sectors, and most recently held the roles of Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary at Damstra Technology. His achievements include oversight of numerous mergers and acquisitions, organisational restructuring programs, international expansion projects and financial and risk leadership for complex multi-jurisdictional businesses.

Welcoming Mr Scholtz to Wiseway CEO, Roger Tong, said: “Chris’ experience of guiding sophisticated organisations through both organic growth and acquisition activity will be a tremendous asset as we continue Wiseway’s journey from a simple air-exporter to an integrated logistics solutions provider, built around a global network of interconnected business divisions.”

Scholtz is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and New Zealand as well as a member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants.

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WA to improve heavy vehicle rest areas Important upgrades to rest area facilities for heavy vehicle industry operators are now underway across 13 locations in Western Australia.

The program is part of the $50 million Freight Vehicle Productivity Improvement Program across more than a dozen locations recently announced that covers sites across the Pilbara, Mid-West Gascoyne, Wheatbelt, Goldfields Esperance and South-West.

The $50 million program, jointly funded by the Commonwealth and State Government, includes improvements that will allow for safer turning movements, improvements to parking and breakdown areas for combination vehicles reducing noise and dust, and the construction of ablution blocks at some locations.

Work recently commenced at the heavy vehicle rest area in Munjina adjacent to the Auski-Munjina Roadhouse and Accommodation and includes the sealing of the rest of the area and improved access for heavy vehicles.

Work will progressively commence on each of the 13 locations over the next six months, with all improvements due for completion in late 2022.

The 2022-23 program is also being developed through consultation with industry and will continue to be developed to ensure the appropriate priority areas for drivers are identified for forward works planning.

These priority projects, according to the State Government were identified through extensive consultation with peak industry groups, including Transport Workers

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Union (WA Branch), Livestock and Rural Transport Association of WA and Western Roads Federation.

“Our freight drivers in WA provide an essential service and are key for delivering critical supplies across the country,” said Transport Minister Rita Saffioti.

“Our engagement with the transport industry has helped WA achieve outcomes that are often the envy of our eastern state counterparts and providing these much needed amenities and facilities in regional WA will only make it that much easier for our freight drivers,” she said.

“The Heavy Vehicle Industry has advocated for all needs to be addressed in one place creating a ‘one stop’ approach, and we are delivering these improvements to support road safety and provide greater opportunities for heavy vehicle operators to utilise as part of their fatigue management.”

The 13 sites announced as part of the improvements include:

Pilbara

• M arble Bar Road – Minor rest area improvements, construct ablution block ($170,000).

• G reat Northern Highway at Karijini Drive – Upgrade rest area, construct ablution block ($1.2 million).

• G reat Northern Highway at Bell Street – Minor Road Train Assembly Area improvements, construct ablution block ($280,000).

• G reat Northern Highway, Newman – Construct new Road Train Assembly

Area and ablution block ($12.2 million).

• G reat Northern Highway, Munjina – Construct new rest area ($3.4 million).

• G reat Northern Highway, Redmont – Minor rest area improvements, construct ablution block ($170,000).

Mid-West and Gascoyne

• G reat Northern Highway, Wubin – Minor rest area improvements, construct ablution block ($200,000).

• Great Northern Highway 115 kilometres north of Wubin – Minor rest area improvements, construct ablution block ($200,000).

• North West Coastal Highway, Northampton – Minor rest area improvements, construct ablution block ($200,000).

• Minilya Exmouth Road – Minor rest area improvements, construct shower and ablution block ($400,000).

Wheatbelt

• G reat Eastern Highway, Northam – Minor Road Train Assembly Area improvements, construct ablution block ($100,000)

Goldfields Esperance

• M ain Reef Road (Goldfields Highway), Leonora – Extend Road Train Assembly Area, construct ablution block ($1.6 million).

South-West

• W illinge Drive, Bunbury – Minor Road Train Assembly Area improvements, construct ablution block ($200,000).

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The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has welcomed measures in the Victorian Budget unveiled today by Treasurer Tim Pallas, which will improve the state’s road and rail infrastructure, address transport industry skills shortages and increase skills and training through licencing reform.

The key measures include: • $780 million to fund maintenance of the state’s road network, including $101 million for regional roads and key freight routes • $383 million to operate new transport infrastructure delivered as part of the Big Build, including level crossing removals,

rail extensions, train station upgrades and road and bridge upgrades 263 million to deliver Victoria’s 2021• $ 2030 Road Safety Strategy and the first three-year Road Safety Action Plan • $181 million to be invested in critical maintenance works on freight lines in regional Victoria to increase safety, reliability and improve rail freight logistics, as well as $3.5 million to continue the Mode Shift Incentive Scheme (MSIS) and $6.1 million in planning for the new Western Intermodal Freight Terminal at Truganina • $ 21.5 million to fund much-needed licencing reform

VTA Chief Executive Officer Peter Anderson congratulated the Victorian Government for continuing to invest in new road and rail transport infrastructure, and for their steps to help increase the appeal of careers in the freight transport industry.

“The freight industry hasn’t stopped or missed a beat during the pandemic despite a shortage of workers that has added to supply chain pressures felt right throughout the economy,” he said.

“We applaud the Government for recognising and acting on the supply chain headwinds our industry is facing, particularly the need to reform our licencing system to be able to attract and retain new and highly skilled and qualified people to the industry.

Anderson said the budget’s $21.5 million for licensing reform is an important component in making the transport industry a more attractive profession, which according to him, the state is leading in.

“Victoria is leading the nation with its licencing reforms, which is a credit to the Victorian Government’s recognition of just how important the transport industry is to the state economy,” he said.

“The budget contains a raft of measures to improve infrastructure, with all operators set to benefit through productivity and efficiency gains made possible by investments in new roads and rail and stronger bridges. We commend the Government for listening and acting on the needs of our industry.”

Ring road interchange to increase freight efficiency in WA

Qube Hold Construction of the first gradeseparated interchange at Menang Drive and Albany Highway is now complete, with the road ramps and bridge opened last week.

The project is part of the first phase of the $175 million Albany Ring Road project, which once complete will create an 11-kilometre connection between the Albany Highway and Princess Royal Drive.

The project is expected to improve freight efficiency and reduce congestion on existing routes, therefore assisting the industry to grow and support more jobs.

Transport Minister, Rita Saffioti, said the first phase’s completion will provide better traffic conditions along the intersection.

“The completion of phase one of the Albany Ring Road is a positive step, which will see improved traffic flow and safety at the intersection of Menang Drive and Albany Highway,” she said.

“The Albany Ring Road is going to take heavy vehicles away from the town centre and out of residential areas, providing a greater opportunity for local businesses and improving commute times within the city.”

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Beverage sector to benefit from Visy’s $700M investment Visy is committing to a massive expansion of its Queensland recycling and remanufacturing activities following an investment of $700 million.

The announcement is part of Visy Executive Chairman Anthony Pratt’s 2021 $2 billion investment pledge to Australian recycling and clean energy infrastructure over the next decade, which is expected to create thousands of new manufacturing jobs. The plan will see Visy invest $500 million towards a new glass food and beverage container recycling and manufacturing facility in Yatala, a new $150 million corrugated box factory at Hemmant, and a $48 million investment in major upgrades to the company’s Material Recovery Facility (MRF) on Gibson Island.

Pratt said the project is Visy’s largest investment in the state, with a lot more to go towards the rest of the country in the next decade.

“This is the largest investment Visy has ever made in Queensland and is part of my pledge to invest $2 billion in Australia over the decade,” he said.

Pratt said the investment shows the Government’s success in growing Queensland’s economy.

“I commend Premier Palaszczuk and her Government for its leadership in support of Australian manufacturing,” he said. “This $700 million investment confirms the Government’s economic plan to grow the State’s economy and create advanced manufacturing jobs is working.”

The projects will create over 900 jobs in construction and will support 300

green collar, remanufacturing jobs once operational.

Pratt said the state-of-the-art factory will help with increasing Visy’s recycled content in glass packing to 70 per cent, reduce landfill and reduce the use of natural resources by using the most modern energy efficient manufacturing technology available.

The facility is expected to produce around one billion glass containers a year and will support Queensland’s world class iconic beverage manufacturers.

Bickerton scores award Terry Bickerton was recently recognised for demonstrating excellence in fleet management.

He is the Head of Fleet and Equipment at Australia Post which includes the StarTrack division.

“Australia Post and StarTack operates one of the largest and most diverse fleets in Australia from small motorcycles through to large linehaul prime movers,” said Bickerton.

“I was honoured to be named AfMA’s Fleet Manager of the Year for 2022 but I could not achieve this without the great work done by my fleet team and the support from senior management.

“Australia Post goes to exhaustive lengths to ensure that the vehicles are as safe as we are able to make them – adding many of the additional safety features as possible to the vehicles.

“We also carry out exhaustive testing and consultation with drivers prior to taking the vehicles onto the road.”

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Prestige Truck Bodies owner, Paul Williams, confirms the number one priority of Australia Post and Bickerton’s ethos is safety.

“The team obligation was getting in and out of the vehicles 20, 30, 40, 50 times a day so we developed an exit and entry point from the side – a stairwell – so getting in and out of the vehicle is simple.”

Bickerton also attributes heavy vehicle telematics as a key factor in improving driver safety and maintenance.

“The introduction of in-cab cameras has helped bring previously unknown details to our attention to allow us to work with drivers – coaching and developing them to become safer users on the road.

“The system has paid benefits reducing collision leading risk by 64 per cent and heavy vehicle collisions by 21 per cent.”

The Australia Post fleet, according to Bickerton, also forms part of the business’ sustainability plan.

“The introduction of zero emission deliv-

ery vehicles in 2017 now having grown to 2,500 as well as the introduction of the first zero emission factory built truck into Australia and the conversions of passenger vehicles to hybrid also helped reduce Australia Post fleet impact on the environment.”

The AfMA) Fleet Awards seek to identify advances in best practice in fleet management and to bring these to the attention of its members and the industry.

Since their introduction in 1996 the awards have recognised new approaches and applications that have produced substantial reductions in costs, lowered emissions and improved safety outcomes.

Drawing attention to advances in fleet management techniques, the application of technology, fleet safety and raising awareness of the fleets’ impact on the environment, the Awards have inspired many to begin their own voyage towards best practice.

Critical mineral resources see record boost in Australia Government agency, Geoscience Australia, has reported significant increases in Australia’s inventories of critical mineral resources.

The annual Australia’s Identified Mineral Resources (AIMR) report has found the country’s economic inventories have increased for rare earths (up 4.0 per cent), lithium (up 8.0 per cent), vanadium (up 23 per cent) and platinum group elements (up 185 per cent).

Geoscience Australia Mineral Resources Advice and Promotion Director, Allison Britt, credited the increase to rapidly rising global demand.

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The report also found that Australia was the world’s leading producer of iron ore and bauxite, along with critical minerals rutile and lithium.

Australia provided 49 per cent of the global supply of lithium, an essential mineral for battery storage and the transition to electric vehicles.

“The International Energy Agency forecasts nickel and lithium use in batteries will increase sixfold and thirteen-fold, respectively, by 2040,” said Britt.

The annual AIMR report has been tracking the nation’s known mineral resources using industry data since 1975 and in 2020, reported that investment in mineral exploration reached $2.8 billion, an

increase of 6.0 per cent compared to the previous year.

“We’re seeing demand for these minerals grow, particularly as the world transitions to low-emissions technologies,” said Britt.

The AIMR report also shows an increase to Australia’s emerging potash industry.

Potash is a crucial fertiliser mineral used by the agriculture industry. The economic resources of potash in Australia increased by 21 per cent in 2020.

“It’s exciting to see the first commercial domestic production of potash in Australia achieved in late 2021,” said Britt. “With this, Australia is on its way to reducing its reliance on imports and strengthening national food security.”

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NSW launches action plan in bid to halve road fatalities New targets to halve deaths and reduce serious injuries by 30 per cent on NSW roads by 2030 will underpin a NSW Government commitment to spend an additional $250 million on road safety.

Delivered under the 2026 Road Safety Action Plan will be a new heavy vehicle safety strategy through partnership with industry.

Trials of technology on heavy vehicles and buses to improve detection of pedestrians and cyclists are also planned.

According to a Transport for NSW Heavy Truck Fatal Crashes report there were 53 fatal crashes involving heavy trucks in the 12 month period ending 24 April, 2022, 11 more than the previous 12 months. During the same period 58 fatalities from heavy truck crashes were reported, 12 more than the year prior.

Between 2017 and 2021, some 260 fatal crashes involved heavy trucks, an average of 52 fatal crashes per year for the five year period.

Minister for Metropolitan Roads Natalie Ward said the newly-released 2026 Road Safety Action Plan outlined a series of important new road safety initiatives to reduce the road toll.

“One death is a death too many and we want to create the safest road system we can, so that everyone using the road returns home safely to their families,” she said.

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“We know the measures we’ve delivered through our previous Plan have worked to save lives. 270 people were killed on NSW roads last year, our lowest road toll since 1923, but this number is still too high.”

Under the previous 2021 Road Safety Plan, NSW achieved its target of a 30 per cent reduction in road deaths in the past decade.

“That was a heartening result but it’s vital we look to the future and continue the trend with the ultimate aim to be no deaths on our roads. We should be treating everyone on our roads as if they are family,” said Ward.

“Important initiatives in our Plan include a new online Learner Licence Education and Testing Platform to improve interactive learning and access to a licence,” she added.

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said rural and regional NSW would continue to be a key focus under the Plan.

“People living in regional NSW typically spend more time on the road, driving further, and at higher speeds where safety infrastructure can make a life-saving difference,” he said.

“This funding boost will build on programs already making an important difference in our regional communities such as

the Saving Lives on Country Roads Initiative.”

The 2026 Road Safety Action Plan also includes: Trialling a vehicle safety program to increase the use of safer vehicles among younger and disadvantaged drivers; partnership with the Road Trauma Support Group NSW, including funding to deliver services to families affected by road trauma; using existing mobile phone detection cameras to detect drivers not wearing a seatbelt, with legislation to make the change to go to NSW Parliament this year; enhancing the Local Government Road Safety Program; further expanding the Driver Licencing Access Program, which supports disadvantaged people to become safely licenced; a new online Road Safety Education Centre to improve access to information and resources for all road users; and revitalising the strategy for drug and alcohol testing of drivers.

The $250 million funding boost brings the NSW Government’s commitment to improving road safety to almost $2.4 billion over the next five years, excluding any potential further safety infrastructure funding.

All initiatives will be delivered through the Community Road Safety Fund, which includes every dollar from speed, red light and mobile phone use offences detected by cameras.

Mondiale VGL supports flood-impacted Lismore

Northline poised for NT projects

Supply chain business, Mondiale VGL, has thanked its staff, customers and industry partners who have supported and contributed to the Lismore donation drive.

“As of yesterday [5 May 2022], a full Bdouble truck arrived in Lismore with much needed goods for the local community devastated by the recent floods,” Mondiale VGL said in a statement.

“An incredible effort and result by the industry – well done to all.”

Lismore is a city in New South Wales with a proud heritage that involves river trade, timber and agriculture. It has served as a regional centre since the 1890s although the importance of the river lessened as road transport improved post 1940s.

It is this close proximity to Wilsons River and heavy rainfall from the surroundings hills that exacerbates the flooding events which took their toll on the Lismore community in 1954 and 1974.

Since that time the government has engaged in studies to address the flood issues which led to the purchase of land at Goonellabah to limit floodplain zone growth through planning schemes.

One study ended by stating it would be difficult to construct a levee system for Lismore however in 1999 a government funded scheme to protect the Central Business District (CBD) and South Lismore from a one-in-10-year flood event was approved.

The Lismore flood levee in March 2017 was overtopped for the first time which caused damage to the community. It was this incident that prompted the launch of the Flood Ready project to plan ahead for natural disasters.

Alongside emergency services, agencies and groups, the Lismore Flood Ready Plan provides a framework on how to be prepared and resilient before, during and after a natural disaster.

A natural disaster and subsequent flood on 28 February 2022 in Lismore reportedly caused untold physical, social and emotional damage to communities in the affected areas.

Lismore City Council, in response to this, released a discussion paper earlier this month to address how to build back better.

Some of the salient points include planned retreats, protection and flood mitigation

Transport and logistics company, Northline, is ready to support the Northern Territory (NT) economy with its supply chain expertise.

An experienced, Australian owned global logistics business with a proud history of servicing remote communities, Northline undertakes complex projects and the ongoing servicing of the mining, oil and gas, resources and renewables industries.

Northline operates from Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine and Darwin within the NT with services including national freight management, warehousing and distribution, international freight management and project logistics.

Northline’s national freight, warehousing and logistics network of 13 depots with more than 120,000 square metres of warehousing capacity, and international freight management network is reported to provide a seamless connection between key remote sites across Australia and global markets.

The company’s dedicated project logistics team is charged with planning, developing and delivering tailored project solutions including supporting the establishment of remote site infrastructure and large-scale facilities.

This expertise and infrastructure saw Northline provide ‘source to site’ logistics services to support the construction of one of Australia’s biggest solar farms, the $277 million 255MW Sunraysia Solar PV project, through the seamless integration of its international freight services with its domestic freight and warehousing and distribution services.

Northline CEO, Craige Whitton, said he was excited about the future opportunities that lay ahead for the NT within the mining, natural resources and renewables sectors.

“We are looking forward to playing our part as project partner to help support the projects that will help revitalise the Territory,” he said.

“With a strong local team and proven efficient and cost-effective freight management solutions.”

measures, investigations into expanding the Goonellabah industrial precinct and assuring affordable housing by way of a scheme.

“This discussion paper will be out there for six weeks and we encourage businesses, landowners and the general community to have a look and to gives us their feedback,” said Lismore City Council General Manager, John Walker.

In April the NSW Government announced it would establish a new body – the Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation (NRRC) – to lead the long-term reconstruction of Lismore’s flood impacted community.

“A single coordinated approach means a faster process in approving our housing and social infrastructure which is key to our flood recovery,” said Lismore City Council Mayor, Steve Krieg.

“It also creates greater certainty for our community as we recover from this natural disaster. The new corporation will have the power to acquire or subdivide land, and speed up and fast-track new buildings and planning proposals, which is exactly what our community wants and needs.”

The Lismore Flood Fund was granted tax deductibility status from the Australian Tax Office (ATO) in Apri. As of 29 April this Fund had raised $1.1 million from donations received from Australia and overseas.

Krieg said this tax deductibility means the council can focus on the distribution of the donations.

“The response to our Flood Fund Appeal has been overwhelming with donations coming in from all over the country, and now everyone can claim their donation as a tax deduction,” he said.

“This now means our Flood Fund Committee can continue to build a clear and transparent process for funds to be allocated in a timely way,” he said.

“We’ve been very careful in how we’ve set up our Fund, so that we can build the best process for distributing the donations we have received.

“Under our Fund Rules, we can not only support those directly impacted by the natural disaster, but also to consider help boost the amazing work being done by community groups working on the ground.”

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Left: Victorian Minister for Ports and Freight Minister, Melissa Horne

Annual Women’s Lunch audience inspired by guest speakers The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) was thrilled to host a record-breaking crowd at its Annual Women’s Lunch last month.

The event was held at the Ivory, Elsternwick, after three previous false starts due to Covid restrictions last year.

The event has become one of the most popular on the VTA calendar since the inaugural lunch in 2015, with attendance steadily growing over the years to the more than 200 that attended yesterday.

Guests heard from a number of inspiring speakers on empowerment and strategies and tactics to experience success and fulfilment in life and at work, with operators in attendance also provided guidance on how to support women in transport, as well as attract and retain them in the industry.

Victorian Minister for Ports and Freight Minister, Melissa Horne, outlined steps the Victorian Government was taking to attract more women to the transport industry, with a focus on the Freight Industry Training for Jobseekers Project that will see the VTA train candidates to secure long-term job opportunities to ensure essential supplies get to where they need to be. The program has a specific focus on women, who cur-

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rently make up just 16 per cent of employees in the sector.

Play Like a Girl Australia Founder and former VFLW player, Holly Bailey, also addressed attendees, providing an inspiring presentation about her experiences growing up as an athlete in a male-dominated environment and the importance of embracing traditionally feminine qualities like connection, vulnerability and openness.

“It is wonderful to see the transport industry moving away from the stereotype of a gender dominated workplace,” said VTA CEO, Peter Anderson, in welcoming attendees.

“For too long our industry has not understood that greater value is brought to the workplace when there is greater diversity of people.

“Transport is, and will be, labour intensive for quite some time yet. People are the hardest resource to manage. It is people that makes our industry work and how those people work is what makes our businesses successful. Having an environment where all people are working to their own individual potential is an exciting atmosphere that we experience every day in transport,” he said.

Anderson said an example of this inclusive perspective is the VTA Driver Delivery Program where over 200 people have been trained and placed into the industry as drivers, with over 15 per cent of those placements being women, where there has been an industry average of only 7.0 per cent.

“A small improvement that could be regarded as too slow but one that we are trying to build upon, and it must be noted that of the placements to date over the past three years we have not had a single report of accident by the drivers, female or male,” said Anderson.

In her remarks, Ports & Freight Minister Melissa Horne reflected on how recent labour shortages in the freight industry came about.

“Yes, Covid-19 was the most immediate cause,” she said. “But the pandemic was simply the tipping point for many industries that, for generations, have traditionally recruited from only half the Victorian workforce.

“For a very long time this approach has hamstrung industries that form the cornerstone of our economy – infrastructure development, construction, freight, logistics and transport. These industries have deprived themselves of the talents of 50 per cent of the working population.

The Victorian Government is committed to changing this for good.”

Anderson praised the industry for providing career pathways, rewarding effort and embracing change.

“Understanding what is important to the people that are engaged, to ensure that all individuals reach their potential in the workplace is a cornerstone of good management and effective culture,” he said. “The future of our industry is about people, diversity and culture. We sometimes move too slowly but we will always keep moving.”

QLD signs hydrogen agreement with EU port Queensland will soon export hydrogen to Europe’s largest port.

Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen, Mick de Brenni, said a Memorandum of Understanding has now been signed with the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands to collaborate on opportunities to develop a hydrogen export supply chain.

“This landmark agreement is another ringing endorsement of Queensland’s quest to be a green hydrogen superpower,” he said.

“The Port of Rotterdam has a target to import up to 20 million tonnes of hydrogen by 2050, starting with imports of ammonia in 2025.

“This latest milestone demonstrates that Queensland has what it takes to help economies around the world achieve their decarbonisation ambitions.

“And given the recent impacts of world events on energy security and their skyrocketing effect on power prices, this has perhaps never been more important.”

Addressing the World Hydrogen Summit by video, de Brenni said Queensland is not just a sound investment destination but also a very well-credentialed investment partner for hydrogen and renewable energy.

“Queensland has the clean, green, reliable, affordable and sensible energy solutions you seek,” said de Brenni.

“We are powering ahead in the new energy era – in fact we are setting the pace.

“We are tapping our abundance of sunshine, wind and water, our new economy minerals and our skilled workforce to power our energy evolution.”

He outlined the steps Queensland has taken to develop large-scale manufacturing that supports a resilient and sustainable renewable energy supply chain.

“For example, our $2 billion Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs Fund empowers Queensland’s interconnected and publicly owned energy corporations to partner with private sector projects and help satiate an increasingly hungry world hydrogen market,” said de Brenni.

“We also have three Queensland Renewable Energy Zones that allow us to coordinate our vast supply of renewable

energy and open doors to rapidly develop our green hydrogen hubs.

“Importantly we are also skilling Queenslanders to ensure we maximise the opportunity to become a world leader in hydrogen. And we are committed to producing Queensland hydrogen to the highest possible environmental standards.

“We realise the importance of assuring our investment partners that our hydrogen will only be made from renewable energy.

“Because the only truly clean hydrogen is green hydrogen.”

Queensland, according to de Brenni, will continue setting global benchmarks for hydrogen as a new clean fuel that will power more jobs in more industries.

“In the coming months, Queensland will further demonstrate global energy

leadership when our 10-year Energy Plan is released,” he said.

“This Energy Plan will reinforce the fact that Queensland offers the certainty to make long-term investment decisions, and that we are ‘fair dinkum’ about delivering regulatory certainty, infrastructure certainty and political certainty.

“We have well developed ports, an established industrial seaboard infrastructure, mature scientific research and manufacturing capabilities.

“But what is most abundant in Queensland is our determination.

“We call it the Queensland Spirit and it’s the same drive that won the hosting rights for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, which we are determined to make the greenest ever.”

Energy Minister, Mick de Brenni, and Dutch Honorary Consul, Marjon Wind.

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Radioactivity What you need to know about nuclear medicine and the transport industry’s role in safely transporting radioactive waste.

Transport and logistics company, Toll Group, can facilitate the shipment of radioactive waste.

Statutory body, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology (ANSTO), and other state and federal authorities, completed an operation last year to repatriate radioactive

waste. It also recently engaged in a similar operation.

“The nuclear waste was directly associated with the production of nuclear medicine that every Australian is likely to benefit from in their lifetime,” Toll said in a statement.

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“Every shipment requires precision and expert planning, however when radioactive waste is involved, Toll’s expertise, skills and precision was clearly on display.”

The shipment last year was reported to be the second time radioactive waste had been repatriated to Australia. The first was in December 2015 and the next is not anticipated until the mid-2030s.

About 85 per cent of radioactive waste produced at ANSTO is directly associated with the production of nuclear medicine that every Australian is likely to benefit from in their lifetime.

Nuclear medicine is used in the diagnosis of a variety of heart, lung and muscular-skeletal conditions, as well as diagnosis and treatment of certain types of cancer.

Australia’s current and former nuclear reactors at Lucas Heights operate based on an array of nuclear fuel rods, each of which only last a few months before they are sent to secure storage areas to cool down.

The fuel rods are then bunched and sent to partners in the UK, France or the US for reprocessing which involves removing uranium and recycling that

into their power programs and solidifying remaining waste.

This ‘vitrification’ process involves breaking up the material, mixing that waste in molten glass and solidifying that in steel canisters.

Four of those canisters – each containing 500 kilograms of vitrified waste that is

radiologically equivalent to 114 rods sent to the UK in a shipment in 1996 – were received back from the UK on 13 March 2021.

The canisters are inside a 100-tonne TN81 transport and storage cask that is 6.5m long, 3m in diameter and has 20cm thick steel walls.

“For decades Australians have benefited

from medical, environmental, industrial and minerals research at Lucas Heights,” said ANSTO Group Executive, Nuclear Operations and Nuclear Medicine, Pamela Naidoo-Ameglio.

“Those benefits include production of millions of doses of nuclear medicine, increased profitability of our mining industry, irradiation of silicon used in everything from fast trains to hybrid cars, and a base of knowledge that secures Australia’s position in international nuclear non-proliferation talks.

“Along with these benefits comes a responsibility for Australia to safely deal with the by-products including radioactive waste. Australia does not shy away from that responsibility, and ANSTO has comprehensive plans to safely manage it.”

The TN-81 casks utilised last year will be stored at ANSTO until a National Radioactive Waste Management Facility is operational.

The TN-81 casks are suitable and safe for storage over the course of many decades (subject to ongoing regulatory approval), however eventually their contents will require permanent disposal.

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4.6m high cube design operates at Higher Mass Limits (HML) Maximised side apertures of 3,100mm

Trailer made from Strenx high tensile lightweight steel

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Can operate at 68.5 tonnes Gross Combination Mass (GCM)

A worthy companion With half a century of industry experience, second-generation, family-owned forestry and interstate road transport operator, Greenfreight, specifies high productivity Vawdrey trailers for their reliability and exceptional quality.

Greenfreight was founded in 1973 by Fred Green and commenced operations in the Myrtleford area of Victoria. Since then, the company has expanded its service capabilities, specialising in the transportation of general freight, bulk flour, softwood, Fast Moving Consumable Goods (FMCG). It also provides ‘value-added’ services such as warehousing as well as local freight deliveries.

For almost three decades Greenfreight has invested in reliable, high quality trailing equipment from Vawdrey.

Tony Green, Greenfreight Managing Director, has been in his current position for 30 years, seeing the relationship with the trailer manufacturer the whole way through.

“We are a family owned regionally based transport business that provides transport solutions to the softwood logging industry and specialised linehaul solutions to the industrial, food and beverage sectors,” he says.

“We have a focus on delivering service-based solutions that are flexible, innovative and cost-effective. Vawdrey trailers are of high quality and maintain strong resale value.”

Vawdrey values this close relationship and is committed to delivering high productivity Performance-Based Standards (PBS) solutions.

Greenfreight recently acquired multiple sets of 36-pallet, straight deck B-double Titeliners from Vawdrey to further service its customers. The trailers are made from Strenx high tensile lightweight steel and feature Hendrickson Intraax suspension, the HXL-7 wheel-end package, lightweight aluminium floors and wheels as well as load-rated curtains.

The trailers will be operating in Greenfreight’s high cube division.

With a height of 4.6 metres, this trailer configuration can operate at Higher

Mass Limits (HML) weights – 68.5 tonnes Gross Combination Mass (GCM), and has maximised side apertures of 3,100mm.

Tony says he’s found great pleasure in dealing with Vawdrey over the years, as they have helped his business in many ways.

“The Vawdrey business is a great business to deal with and maintain a preferred supplier position with Greenfreight,” he says. “We believe Vawdrey has a strong reputation in the industry for relationship and customer service and for building innovative trailers that are of a high quality.”

Contact Vawdrey Australia 1-53 Quantum Close, Dandenong South, VIC 3175 Ph: 03 9797 3700 Web: www.vawdrey.com.au

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Better call AAA AAA Trailers is a semi-trailer manufacturer that specialises in providing custom-designed trailing equipment in Australia.

Its products include drop decks, flat decks, low loaders, tags, curtainsiders, dollys, wideners, extendables and tankers.

The highly skilled team at AAA Trailers take great pride in their work. The Technician, Dolovan, is responsible for assuring the quality of the trailers and ensuring Australian Design standards have been met as they leave the factory and enter service.

Dolovan has worked in the industry for many years and says if he was going to buy a trailer he’d go straight to AAA Trailers.

Fast fact By having a continuous stock of equipment, AAA Trailers provides a rapid turnaround which is most desirable in this current climate.

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“I’ve worked on other trailers and AAA Trailers are of good quality with unbeatable prices,” he says. “In my opinion as a mechanic, AAA Trailers are very good.

The suspension on the trailers, are very good. I’ve worked on other brands, and after two weeks the wheel bearings come loose. We use Fuwa K-Hitch suspension which is purpose built and tested for Australian conditions.”

Dolovan says customers are getting a bargain for their money as he asserts the trailers are very affordable for their high quality.

“Someone would be crazy to go and spend 80 or 90 thousand extra on a trailer that won’t last as long as AAA Trailers,” he

says. “I’m working on the trailers, so I see the quality.”

The trailers that AAA Trailers build typically feature Evertek hydraulic ramps which are suitable for various applications. Dolovan says it offers a range of adjustments to the operator to get the effect they’re after.

“The brand is Evertek, so once you connect it to our battery, you can adjust the speed of the ramp,” he says. “You can adjust that in several areas, and how much oil pressure goes in which turns the speed over, so you can adjust it to whatever speed you want.”

AAA Trailers emphasises longevity and safety with the fitment of Electronic

Fast fact Incorporating rigorous evaluation of each trailer into its work practice, AAA Trailers produces reliable transport equipment that adheres to the Australian Design Rules’ core focus of vehicle safety, anti-theft and emissions.

Braking Systems (EBS) on each of its trailers, too. EBS adds an extra level of safety due to its predictive nature, as it can detect if the vehicle will roll and, in some cases, slows down engine speed.

In addition to this, the company also focuses on aftersales support. Dolovan says during his time with AAA Trailers, the business hasn’t experienced any major aftersales issues with customers due to the quality of their trailers.

“Overall, we will beat the competition,” Dolovan says. “I don’t think you can find better deals or a trailer as good as these.”

Contact AAA Trailers 159 Walker St Helensburgh NSW 2508 Ph: 02 9188 3322 Web: www.aaatrailers.com.au

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The SAF TRAKe electric trailer axle supports the drive of the tractor unit in difficult road conditions.

SAF-Holland charges ahead with electric axles Electric trailer axles are new territory for environmentally conscious transport and logistics companies. Equipment specialist, SAF-Holland, is leading the way in this space and continues to optimise this technology for the benefit of operators Australia-wide.

Fleets across Australia are beginning to realise the advantages of utilising SAF-Holland’s electric axle technology to reduce emissions and become more sustainable and environmentally responsible businesses.

The SAF TRAKr, for instance, generates additional electrical energy to lower the emissions and fuel consumption of a truck and trailer combination. The recuperated energy can be used to run the trailer refrigeration unit completely with electricity which also helps to reduce noise generated by the vehicle.

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The electric axle from SAF-Holland is designed for axle loads from 9-10t and is available with different disc brakes for 19.5” and 22.5” wheels. The axle uses a highvoltage generator module with a maximum power of 26 kW. Maintenance work on the axle is simple and cost-efficient, too. The drive unit does not have to be removed for uninstalling the wheel ends and wheels. The spare parts supply is also uncomplicated, as wear parts such as brake pads or brake rotors are identical to the components for the non-driven SAF-Holland axles.

A testament to its market prowess, SAF-Holland won the European Transport Award for Sustainability 2022 for its electric trailer axles in the ‘Components and Aggregates’ category.

The award recognises that acting responsibly not only contributes to solving ecological and social issues but also promotes the competitiveness and profitability of a company.

It is known that SAF-Holland’s electric axles for regenerative braking and assistance protection protects the environment both in production as well as during

The SAF TRAKr electric trailer axle generates additional electrical energy to lower the emissions and fuel consumption of a truck and trailer combination.

Energy recuperated using the SAF TRAKr axle system can be used to run the trailer refrigeration unit complete with electricity.

the journey itself. In addition to reducing fuel consumption, the SAF TRAKr also cuts carbon and particulate matter emissions from the trailer.

The SAF TRAKe electric trailer axle, on the other hand, supports the drive of the tractor unit in difficult road conditions. The manufacturer has also eliminated the use of rare earth metals and copper in the production of its electric axles.

Christoph Günter – President Europe, Middle East and Africa and Chief Technology Officer at SAF-Holland says: “We are

Fast fact The European Transport Award for Sustainability in the category ‘Components and Aggregates’ went to SAF-Holland’s electric trailer axles.

very pleased that, with this award, the jury has recognised our contribution to the electrification of heavy goods transport.

Our SAF TRAKe and SAF TRAKr electric axles conserve valuable resources during production and specifically reduce C02 and noise emissions during operation.”

Series production of SAF-Holland electric trailer axles has also commenced.

The electric trailer axles can be used, for example, to operate the refrigeration units in refrigerated vehicles permanently using only electric power. Ten pre-series vehicles are already on the road in Europe, and another in Australia (Primary Connect). By

the end of the year a total 50 trailers from various manufacturers are to be equipped with the SAF TRAKr axle.

Contact SAF-Holland 115 High Street Melton VIC 3337 Ph: 03 9971 7900 Customer Support: 1300 131 613 Web: www.safholland.com.au

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Quality through and through For more than 65 years BPW Transpec has been providing the transport industry with high quality, durable and reliable components. BGC relies on the Ringfeder range of tow couplings to reduce the workload of operators while making trailer deliveries much more efficient.

Western Australia based transport company, BGC, has been investing in BPW’s equipment since it opened for business in the 1990s. Today the fleet has grown to about 400 trailers which include dry powder pressure tankers, tippers and platforms for carting bricks.

Darryl Powell, Workshop Manager at BGC, has been using Ringfeder manual coupling products for years and recently purchased a 303AUS AM/RL coupling.

He says the most important feature of the latest coupling is its automatic lever as it negates the need for drivers to manually lift it.

“The driver pool is ageing and in a lot of cases are not used to manual exertions, the auto Ringfeder lessens the risk of injury to employees,” he says. “They can be quite tight if they’re not parked on flat ground, so they’ll tend to grab at it and jerk away at it trying to get it up, and that can cause injury to themselves. They can slip and do more damage, so it just becomes a safety issue.”

Darryl says the coupling has helped his trailer deliveries become more productive, by making the operation of trailers seamless.

“It does speed up the process because guys can unhook quickly without having to go back into the cab and get a bar to try and lift up the Ringfeder if it doesn’t lift up properly,” he says. “Unhooking and hooking becomes seamless, especially if you’ve got four or five guys coming into the same

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plan, where your turnaround time is fairly important.”

Darryl says through ongoing testing of the new Ringfeder RF50 AUS AM/RL coupling with BGC, the company has discovered that it is just as reliable and durable as its predecessor.

“We have been involved in testing the new design Ringfeder RF50 AUS AM/ RL coupling for some time now and have found it to be just as robust as the older model 303,” he says. “The RF50 has even more advantages with the new designed

safety locking mechanism plus a reinforced quick change guide funnel adding to lower cost of servicing and better value.”

The coupling is an overall improvement on the existing design and features a quick-change coupling body for fast and easy replacement, along with a reinforced body making it more robust from impacts.

It also includes a stronger return spring, a new ergonomically designed hand lever and secondary safety device, and a more compact design which lowers the coupling height by 7 mm.

“Ringfeder have also made the coupling more compact and fitted flush mounted bolts to the bottom casing, reducing the likelihood of damage,” he says.

BGC controls its entire production process from producing its own cement to distributing it throughout batching plants.

From there the business can produce its own concrete.

This, according to Darryl, is what sets BGC apart from their competition. Such methods having originated from company founder, Len Buckeridge.

“Len’s philosophy was that he would have everything from the ground up, from the quarry to the sand pits,” he says. “He would make his own products and bricks, import his own clinker, mill his own cement, basically do everything himself so he’s got full control. He’s pretty unique in that way, there’s not too many companies around as big as BGC that control the whole process from start to finish.”

BPW provides fantastic aftersales support to its clients, which Darryl explains

The Ringfeder coupling’s improvements include a reinforced quick change coupling body for fast and easy replacement.

has always stood having been in the BGC business for 21 years.

“We don’t get the same support from the opposition, they seem to just want to sell product in numbers and that’s it,” he says.

“Once it’s out the door it’s gone, and if you do need help it’s always a longwinded exercise, you don’t seem to get the support.

BPW are always very helpful. If I ever need anything I can ring them direct and they’ll come out and have a look.”

While BPW may be on the high end of the market, Darryl says, the products are well

worth the money. “They’ve got a reputation of having quality product throughout their whole range.

“You don’t hear somebody saying it’s cheap rubbish, it’s a quality product.”

Contact BPW Transpec 1-11 Cherry Lane Laverton North VIC 3026 Ph: 03 9267 2434 Web: www.bpwtranspec.com.au

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Let there be light Established in 1981, Lucidity is Australia’s leading manufacturer in wiring and lighting products for the transport industry.

Being at the forefront of an industry is not something that happens overnight. Lucidity Australia has near quarter of a century of experience in supplying the transport industry in Australia.

Company President Mathew Jenkins says Lucidity is the largest manufacturer to the OEM trailer industry for wiring, lighting and DC electronics as combined kits. He explains that while there may be competition larger globally, that isn’t the case down-under.

“They’re certainly not in Australia, and they’re certainly not as proactive at solving

Fast fact Lucidity’s Visual Dock Assistant (VDA) system utilises a lamp on the side of trailers. Once the truck is put in reverse, the marker lump activates a flashing warning lamp. As the truck gets closer to the target it starts to flash faster, and once the operator is 300 mm away from the target it goes to a solid colour.

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issues and working as closely with manufacturers as us,” he says. “The mere fact is we can actually be a solution out of one box for wiring, lighting and electronics, all designed to work together.”

Education within industry is vital to understanding how your products are expected to operate.

“At Lucidity we understand that transport is just a term that covers every niche within the industry,” Mathew says. “For instance, we dig down to the specialty needs for refrigerated transport, livestock transport and so on. We are very fortunate that we have partners willing to share niche industry expertise with us to improve the overall experience and prove time and time again that we are the premium supplier to this industry.”

Lucidity is pioneering the visualisation that there are three voltages in Australia which Mathew says evolved from when the European trucks came to Australia resorted to bulb lights as that was the only option available.

“Bulb lights were only available in 12 and

24 volts,” he says. “They’re not multi-volt like the LED product. The reducer meant that you could have a trailer set up for 12 volts, and that’s all you needed.”

Mathew explains that the reducer isn’t a part of the Australian standard as the expectation of voltage from a truck is supposed to be 12 or 24 volts.

“The Voltage from a reducer is not 12V DC as expected and this is where some of the complications start, this is some of what Lucidity solve.”

“But these things are in the market, they’ve been in the market roughly as long as European trucks have been coming to Australia to make the cohesion between truck and trailer easy,” he says. “But when we do a design for a Lamp or electronic device for the industry, it’s all designed to operate on the three voltages.”

Lucidity have introduced a lot more automatic processing over the years, which Mathew says can be seen in their multicore and singlecore wire cutting and stripping, seal applications, injection moulding and resistance or ultrasonic welding.

“There’s a lot of processes that we do that are quite unique to this industry, and we’ve developed tooling and processes that are very specifically orientated towards trailer and the ways trailers are built,” he says. “And it’s not a generic off-the-shelf solution that you can use on automotive cars or trucks, it is quite specifically designed for trailer.”

Lucidity Is the first manufacturer to combine side turn indicators and side markers, pioneering products such as Lucidity Link lamps where every lamp can be used as its own junction box.

While there are many trends and factors in industries that see change in products, Mathew believes that the “poor quality of competitors’ products, and lack of industry consideration” has vastly contributed to the development of his product line.

Fast fact As all Lucidity products – from wiring to lighting to electronics – are developed in-house they are also designed to be as efficient as possible when used together.

“Particularly plug-in socket technology on the front of trailers is something that we’ve been able to redevelop into something that’s longer-lasting,” he says. “We’ve created a far-superior product and a superior connection, creating a lot more longevity in those products.”

According to Mathew, Lucidity is very much involved in the industry, by completing installations, offering training, talking to operators and solving issues. The biggest difference between Lucidity and its competitors is the quality of products.

“A lot of things are built to cost, whereas we built to industry,” he says. “We’re not

just accepting a commodity off-the-shelf item that can be used for two months of a year, we build product that’s manufactured to work on a trailer every single day.”

“We are an Australian manufacturer, and we’re very proud that we can still manufacture in Australia.”

Contact Lucidity Australia 37 Paraweena Drive Truganina VIC 3029 Ph: 03 9219 4074 Web: www.lucidityaustralia.com.au

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Walking on sunshine The V-FLOOR WALKING FLOOR system allows operators like Southern Waste Solutions to load and unload material from trailers hands-free.

Keith’s WALKING FLOOR is a hydraulically driven unloading system which features a series of floor slats that ‘walk’ material out as it moves.

The moving floor systems allow material to be loaded and unloaded without the need for hands-on labour. As a result, this

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reduces work safety concerns and supports a safer, more productive environment for employees.

Southern Waste Solutions (SWS) is a waste transfer and landfill company in Tasmania which accepts and manages waste at the Lutana Waste Transfer Station

and Copping Landfill sites, with the use of a Byrne Trailer fitted with KEITH’s latest 8-slat steel V-Floor.

The company accepts clean fill, non-contaminated building rubble and perishable waste (Categories A & B) at both sites.

Low level contaminated waste (Category B) and contaminated waste (Category C) at their Copping site, subject to approval from the Environment Protection Authority (EPA).

SWS Operations Manager Mark Abela says the Lutana site transports around 200 tonnes of waste a day.

“At our Lutana site in Southern Tasmania, we have a waste transfer station that takes on average 200 tonnes a day of waste from commercial entities, and we transfer it to our landfill site at Copping. The facility also takes waste from other councils,” Mark says, adding the floor also operates exceptionally and is a lot better than KEITH’s previous aluminium options SWS used for the last two decades. “The floor works very well,” he says. “It’s steel, which is better than the aluminium ones we’ve

had for the last 20 years. So we’re hoping they’re going to be less maintenance.”

According to Mark, there are several improvements in the latest walking floor system which he’s noticed to help make the operation of SWS a lot more productive and efficient.

“The hydraulics are more accessible for servicing than the previous trailer, which required an empty trailer and access from inside and outside the unit,” he said. “The area was cramped and difficult to service.

The remote control is also very convenient, as it’s used while the driver is in the cab, which is particularly useful for cold Tasmanian winters.”

“The steel floor is just as efficient as the older one, as we use compactors to load onto the trailers and don’t particularly use the open top,” he says. “It tows very well and is stable on the road.”

Steel is much stronger and more durable metal than aluminium, and Mark believes that KEITH’s decision to manufacture a steel walking system will provide his business with a lot more benefits in the long run.

“The steel floor would be much stronger in the long run over an aluminium floor and hence less maintenance,” he says.

Mark believes KEITH’s aftersales service is phenomenal as they continue to go out of their way to support their customers, and

have done so for his business during the last 20 years.

“I have no complaints at all with KEITH” he says. “They work hard to come up with solutions for us. Their customer service is fantastic. As far as I’m concerned, it’s been very good. I deal with a lot of companies and KEITH are always very prompt, happy to come up with solutions and they get things to me quickly.”

Contact Keith Walking Floor Factory 2/11-15 Marlo Place, Hallam VIC 3803 Ph: 0404 041 883 Web: www.keithwalkingfloor.com

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BUILT TO LAST

Double action valving system in bump & rebound High Temp resistant hydraulic fluid Hydraulic lock-out piston for improved safety Single bonded bushing for improved durability

With over 100 years of experience in every shock absorber, you know they’re built to last.

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Power to the people

The Powerdown Supershock with Enveero is good for the environment and great on performance.

It also features a two year / 250,000km warranty.

Powerdown Supershock with Enveero inside highlights the years of experience in the design and development of shock absorbers specifically for Australia’s harshest operating conditions, with the advantage of the innovative technology, Enveero, a cost-effective servicing solution and environmentally conscious alternative.

First released in 1990, the Powerdown Supershock design has proven itself over millions of kilometres on Australia’s harsh roads and diverse climate. Over the past 30 years the Supershock has evolved with larger bore sizes, improved seals, greater tensile strength, bonded rubber bushes and the proprietary ride height indicator.

With the improvements of the mechanical aspects of the Supershock, the next logical step was to improve the hydraulic

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fluid used in the damper. The fluid needed to be able to survive the hot climatic conditions of northern Australia and the colder southern regions in Victoria and Tasmania.

Enveero lifecycle Sustainable and renewable feedstock is harvested and taken to a refinery where it is converted into the base fluid which is then blended to create Enveero. The finished Enveero fluid is shipped to the Powerdown manufacturing facility where our shock absorbers are built and filled. The process resulting in a finished ultrahigh performance environmentally friendly shock absorber, Supershock with Enveero inside.

To solve this unique problem, Powerdown looked at alternative to traditional mineral and synthetic oils with a non-oil-based fluid Enveero.

Enveero is an ultra-high performance, environmentally friendly shock absorber fluid which provides a longer lifespan The new Enveero fluid has a high viscosity index combined with excellent heat conductivity, delivering optimal damper performance in hot and cold conditions. A high flash point, exceeding 210°C (higher than that of traditional shock absorber oils), with anti-foaming properties, reduces fade or loss of damping, thus maintaining vehicle control even on the warmest summer days on Australia’s harshest roads, increasing safety and minimising damper related tyre wear.

On the opposite side of the spectrum, the Enveero fluid has a pour point of less than – 30 degrees Celsius that greatly reduces shock absorber misting or weeping in colder climates. This is often diagnosed incorrectly as a leaking shock absorber and will take away much conjecture on this hot debate.

Australia is known as one of the world’s toughest testing grounds for the transport industry, Powerdown Supershock with Enveero inside were put through an extensive trial period to prove that this new fluid would stand up to our demanding operating conditions and were tested further in an independent lab.

The results and feedback were so encouraging that Powerdown backed the Supershock Enveero range with a 2 year/250,000km warranty.

Powerdown Supershock with Enveero inside is currently available for select Kenworth, BPW, Neway, Hendrickson, Meritor and York applications.

To find out more information or specific vehicle applications visit www.powerdown.com.au or call our team on 02 4949 0000.

Contact Powerdown Australia Ph: 02 4949 0000 Web: www.powerdown.com.au

Trailer building materials/components

Capral CEO joins the Australian Aluminium Council Board At the recent 2022 Australian Aluminium Council Annual General Meeting, Capral CEO, Tony Dragicevich, was elected to the AAC board, filling one of two previously vacant seats.

The Australian Aluminium Council (AAC) is the peak industry association representing the Aus-tralian aluminium industry.

The Council’s members are comprised of organisations operating across the diverse range of sectors which make up the Australian aluminium industry including bauxite mining, alumina refining, aluminium smelt-

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ing, and aluminium extrusion production and distribution.

“It is an honour to be elected to the AAC board and I look forward to working alongside the other board members as we take steps to advance the AAC’s charter of representing local businesses contributing to the production and distribution

of aluminium within Australia” Tony says.

“Capral have been a member of the AAC since 2020, and we view the AAC’s role in represent-ing the industry and raising awareness of industry needs, opportunities and challenges as criti-cal to the ongoing sustainability of our local aluminium industry.”

“

It is an honour to be elected to the AAC board

”

Australia is the world’s largest producer of bauxite and second largest producer of alumina, critical raw materials used in the production of aluminium metal.

The Australian aluminium industry contributes around $13 billion in exports to the economy every year and provides direct employment for more than 15,000 people and indirect jobs another 60,000 people.

The Australian Aluminium Council is committed to representing its members and the broader industry by: • Increasing understanding of the aluminium industry in Australia and internationally.

• Encouraging the growth of the aluminium industry in Australia and in the use of alumin-ium in Australia and overseas.

• Acting as a focal point for the industry on key national issues such as climate change, energy, trade, health and the environment.

• Informing and assisting all those with an interest or involvement with the industry.

Additionally, the Council, through its technical group, develops and maintains material specifi-cations, standards and other technical data for users both within and outside the industry.

Typically, AAC board members have come from organisations representing the upstream indus-try including mining, refining and smelting. As CEO of Capral Aluminium, Australia’s largest extruder and supplier of semi-processed aluminium products, Tony’s appointment helps to diversify the experience of the AAC board

to include representation from downstream industry.

“This will be a great chance to actively support the advancement of the Australian aluminium industry and the many people who contribute to it,” Tony says.

“The industry is embracing a period of opportunity and change as we transition to a low carbon economy. Australian alumin-ium is important in both international and domestic markets and the AAC has a critical role to play in assisting local industry to remain current and competitive in the global arena.”

Contact Capral Ph: 1800 258 646 Web: www.capral.com.au

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xxx

BPW Transpec

xxx

Model

Cylinder Type

Tipping Pivot Capacity at Length (mm) 135bar/1985psi

No. Of stages

Ram Stroke (mm)

Swept Volume (ltr)

Closed Height (overall)

Cyl Weight inc Oil (kg)

11.3.3194TLB

Well Mount

16

3800

3

3194

24

1479

92

11.3.3494TLB

Well Mount

16

4158

3

3494

27

1579

97

13.3.2719TLB xxx.

Well Mount

24

3235

3

2719

30

1329

115

13.3.2869TLB

Well Mount

24

3415

3

2869

31

1379

118

13.3.3169TLB

Well Mount

24

3770

3

3169

34

1479

125

13.3.3469TLB

Well Mount

24

4120

3

3469

38

1579

130

13.3.3469TL200

Well Mount

24

4120

3

3469

38

1436

119

13.3.3469TL356

Well Mount

24

4120

3

3469

38

1280

119

13.3.3919TLB

Well Mount

24

4660

3

3919

43

1729

139

13.3.3919TL200

Well Mount

24

4660

3

3919

43

1586

135

13.3.3919TL356

Well Mount

24

4660

3

3919

43

1430

135

13.4.3441TLB

Well Mount

24

4095

4

3441

32

1284

116

13.4.3841TLB

Well Mount

24

4570

4

3841

36

1384

125

13.4.4041TLB

Well Mount

24

4809

4

4041

38

1434

129

15.3.4489TLB

Well Mount

32

5340

3

4489

66

1925

195

15.3.4789TLB

Well Mount

32

5700

3

4789

70

2025

203

15.4.4206TLB

Well Mount

32

5005

4

4206

53

1480

173

15.4.4206TL150

Well Mount

32

5005

4

4206

53

1406

168

15.4.4606TLB

Well Mount

32

5480

4

4606

59

1580

181

15.4.5206TLB

Well Mount

32

6200

4

5206

67

1730

195

15.4.5606TLB

Well Mount

32

6670

4

5606

72

1830

204

15.4.6006TLB

Well Mount

32

7148

4

6006

77

1930

214

17.4.5166TLB

Well Mount

40

6147

4

5166

88

1754

237

17.4.5566TLB

Well Mount

40

6623

4

5566

95

1854

246

17.4.5966TLB

Well Mount

40

7100

4

5966

102

1954

262

17.4.6366TLB

Well Mount

40

7575

4

6366

108

2054

274

17.5.5983TLB

Well Mount

34

7120

5

5983

89

1660

239

17.5.6483TLBDP

Well Mount

34

7715

5

6483

98

1760

256

18.4.5166TLB

Well Mount

50

6147

4

5166

102

1755

268

18.4.5566TLB

Well Mount

50

6623

4

5566

110

1855

269

18.4.5966TLB

Well Mount

50

7100

4

5966

118

1955

295

18.4.6366TLB

Well Mount

50

7575

4

6366

126

2055

309

18.4.6966TLB

Well Mount

44

8289

4

6966

138

2205

328

18.5.7483TLB

Well Mount

36

8905

5

7483

131

1962

324

18.5.8233TLB

Well Mount

29

9797

5

8233

144

2112

347

19.4.5716TLB

Well Mount

60

6802

4

5716

126

1922

308

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BPW Transpec Model

Cylinder Type

Tipping Pivot Capacity at Length (mm) 135bar/1985psi

No. Of stages

Ram Stroke (mm)

Swept Volume (ltr)

Closed Height (overall)

Cyl Weight inc Oil (kg)

19.4.5916TLB

Well Mount

60

7040

4

5916

131

1971

315

19.4.6316TLB

Well Mount

60

7516

4

6316

139

2071

327

19.4.6916TLB

Well Mount

60

8230

4

6916

152

2220

353

19.5.6428TLB

Well Mount

60

7650

5

6428

127

1764

309

19.5.6928TLB

Well Mount

50

8244

5

6928

137

1864

325

19.5.7428TLB

Well Mount

50

8839

5

7428

147

1964

340

11.3.3194CMB

Front Mount

16

3800

3

3194

25

1441

140

11.3.3494CMB

Front Mount

16

4158

3

3494

27

1541

146

11.3.3944CMB

Front Mount

16

4693

3

3944

31

1691

156

11.4.4671CMB

Front Mount

16

5558

4

4671

31

1546

161

11.4.5271CMB

Front Mount

16

6272

4

5271

35

1696

166

13.3.3169CMB

Front Mount

24

3770

3

3169

34

1442

186

13.3.3469CMB

Front Mount

24

4120

3

3469

38

1542

194

13.3.3919CMB

Front Mount

24

4660

3

3919

43

1691

207

13.4.4641CMB

Front Mount

24

5522

4

4641

44

1547

201

13.4.5241CMB

Front Mount

24

6235

4

5241

49

1697

209

15.4.4006CMB

Front Mount

32

4767

4

4006

51

1420

243

15.4.4606CMB

Front Mount

32

5480

4

4606

59

1570

261

15.4.5206CMB

Front Mount

32

6200

4

5206

67

1720

278

15.4.5606CMB

Front Mount

32

6670

4

5606

72

1820

293

15.4.6006CMB

Front Mount

32

7148

4

6006

77

1920

299

17.5.6233CMBDP

Front Mount

40

7417

5

6233

95

1676

338

17.5.7233CMBDP

Front Mount

40

8607

5

7233

109

1876

368

17.5.8233CMB

Front Mount

36

9797

5

8233

125

2076

399

17.5.8983CMB

Front Mount

27

10689

5

8983

141

2326

438

18.5.7233CMBDP

Front Mount

45

8607

5

7233

127

1876

413

7.3.2595RT

Ram & Tank F/M

7

3088

3

2595

7

1185

98

7.3.2895RT

Ram & Tank F/M

7

4158

3

2895

9

1285

102

10.3.3059RT

Ram & Tank F/M

10

3640

3

3059

16

1309

145

10.3.3359RT

Ram & Tank F/M

10

3997

3

3359

18

1409

152

10.3.3659RT

Ram & Tank F/M

10

4354

3

3659

19

1509

160

11.3.3194RTB

Ram & Tank F/M

16

3800

3

3194

25

1359

195

11.3.3494RTB

Ram & Tank F/M

16

4158

3

3494

27

1459

202

11.3.3944RTB

Ram & Tank F/M

16

4693

3

3944

31

1609

212

11.4.4671RTB

Ram & Tank F/M

16

5558

4

4671

31

1454

225

13.4.4641RTB

Ram & Tank F/M

24

5522

4

4641

44

1468

300

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xxx

Di Natale via GFR

xxx

Model

Cylinder Type

Tipping Capacity Nom.

Tipping Capacity Max

Closed Height (overall)

Cyl Weight inc Oil (kg)

3545F

Underbody Bottom

7

12

4

1200mm

7

447mm

36

3546F

Underbody Bottom

7

12

4

xxx.

3547F

1300mm

7.5

472mm

39

Underbody Bottom

7

12

4

1500mm

8.8

527mm

43

3548F

Underbody Bottom

7

12

4

1700mm

10

577mm

47

6002S

Underbody Raised

4

6.5

1010mm

6

840mm

3.6

315mm

23

6003S

Underbody Raised

4

6.5

1190mm

6

1000mm

4.5

355mm

26

3063S

Underbody Raised

5

8.5

950mm

4

790mm

3.2

380mm

21

3092S

Underbody Raised

5

8.5

1190mm

5

1040mm

5

395mm

29

3093S

Underbody Raised

5

8.5

1425mm

5

1190mm

6

425mm

31

3094S

Underbody Raised

5

8.5

1785mm

5

1490mm

7.5

485mm

35

6008S

Underbody Raised

5

8.5

1785mm

6

1480mm

8.9

440mm

46

6009S

Underbody Raised

5

8.5

2140mm

6

1780mm

11.2

490mm

51

3095S

Underbody Raised

5

8.5

2550mm

5

2140mm

10.8

615mm

45

3096S

Underbody Raised

5

8.5

2960mm

5

2490mm

12.4

685mm

50.5

6012S

Underbody Raised

5

8.5

3500mm

6

2977mm

19

690mm

71

3048S

Underbody Raised

7

11.5

2025mm

4

1710mm

10

622mm

46

3049S

Underbody Raised

7

11.5

2380mm

4

1990mm

11.5

692mm

51

3356S

Underbody Raised

9

15

2975mm

5

2480mm

18

700mm

75

No. Of stages

Ideal Pivot

Ram Stroke Swept (mm) Volume (ltr)

GFR Model

Cylinder Type

Tipping Capacity Nom.

Ideal Pivot

No. Of stages

Ram Stroke (mm)

Swept Volume (ltr)

Closed Height (overall)

Cyl Weight inc Oil (kg)

FC 110-3-2285

Front Mount

18

3

2285mm

36

1092mm

137

FC 110-3-3415

Front Mount

18

3

3415mm

44

1469mm

171

FC 129-4-3450

Front Mount

24

4

3450mm

35

1211mm

219

FC 129-4-3805

Front Mount

24

4

3805mm

38

1300mm

231

FC 129-4-4345

Front Mount

24

4

4345mm

43

1435mm

249

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HYVA Press (bar)

Tipping weight (ton)

Weight (kg.)

Vol.(ltr.)

Oil inlet

H* (mm)

J (mm)

K (mm)

L (mm)

FC A191-4-05460-000-K0343

250

90 - 98

379

119

1”BSP

1712

115

343

190

70527470

FC A191-6-06040-000-K0343

250

47 - 55

341

106

1”BSP

1332

115

343

190

70527490

FC A191-5-06230-000-K0343

250

66 - 77

376

122

1”BSP

1572

115

343

190

70527550

FC A191-5-06830-000-K0343

250

65 - 79

405

134

1”BSP

1712

115

343

190

70527570

FC A191-6-07000-000-K0343

250

45 - 57

376

122

1”BSP

1492

115

343

190

70527580

FC A191-5-07130-000-K0343

250

65 - 79

417

139

1”BSP

1772

115

343

190

70527640

FC A191-5-07630-004-K0343

250

64 - 77

447

149

1”BSP

1912

115

343

190

70527716

FC A191-5-08130-004-K0343

220

56 - 79

468

159

1”BSP

2012

115

343

190

70527780

FC A191-6-08200-000-K0343

250

44 - 55

426

144

1”BSP

1712

115

343

190

70527856

FC A191-5-09030-004-K0343

170

43 - 57

507

177

1”BSP

2225

115

343

190

70527892

FC A191-6-09160-004-K0343

190

33 - 46

470

160

1”BSP

1912

115

343

190

70527920

FC A191-5-09530-000-K0486

150

37 - 49

528

186

1”BSP

2325

115

486

190

70547400

FE A191-5-05405-011-K1367

250

67 - 81

253

106

1”BSP

1420

115

1367

290

70547434

FE A191-6-05590-019-K1367

250

46 - 56

244

98

1”BSP

1420

115

1367

290

70547474

FE A191-5-05830-019-K1532

250

66 - 78

269

114

1”BSP

1585

115

1532

700

70547484

FE A191-6-06040-019-K1367

220

40 - 57

257

106

1”BSP

1420

115

1367

290

70547536

FE A191-5-06230-019-K1562

220

57 - 79

282

122

1”BSP

1615

115

1562

290

70547538

FE A191-6-06460-079-K1452

250

45 - 56

288

119

1”BSP

1505

115

1452

190

70547540

FE A191-6-06600-019-K1532

220

40 - 56

287

120

1”BSP

1585

115

1532

700

70547544

FE A191-5-06480-011-K1602

150

39 - 65

294

127

1”BSP

1655

115

1602

290

70547550

FE A191-5-06830-011-K1672

190

49 - 78

306

134

1”BSP

1725

115

1672

700

70547582

FE A191-6-07000-078-K1452

190

34 - 50

288

122

1”BSP

1505

115

1452

190

70547602

FE A191-5-07130-011-K1732

170

43 - 61

316

139

1”BSP

1785

115

1732

290

70547650

FE A191-5-07430-011-K1792

150

38 - 53

326

145

1”BSP

1845

115

1792

700

70547684

FE A191-4-07620-011-K2282

150

51 - 67

376

167

1”BSP

2335

115

2282

700

70547784

FE A191-6-08200-011-K1672

135

24 - 33

327

144

1”BSP

1725

115

1672

700

70547836

FE A191-5-08530-019-K2282

110

27 - 36

380

167

1”BSP

2335

115

2282

290

70547860

FE A191-5-09030-011-K2182

110

27 - 36

394

177

1”BSP

2235

115

2182

290

70548530

FE A214-5-06230-011-K1517

220

79 - 104

338

156

1”BSP

1579

133

1517

700

70548576

FE A214-6-07000-019-K1517

190

49 - 74

344

158

1”BSP

1570

133

1517

700

70548584

FE A214-5-07130-011-K1717

190

67 - 94

379

179

1”BSP

1779

133

1717

700

Part no.

Description

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Pivot for 48° Tip Angle

Tipping Capacity

A* mm

B mm

C mm

D mm

E mm

Port BSP”

S.Vol Litres

Weight KG

Foot Height

116-3-2760C

3450

18T

1345

1170

70

240

313

3/4”

22

92

100

116-3-3195C

3950

18T

1510

1340

70

240

313

3/4”

31

107

100

135-3-2470C xxx.

3050

24T

1245

1070

70

240

333

3/4”

29

100

100

135-3-2610C

3250

24T

1293

1118

70

240

333

3/4”

24

105

100

135-3-2760C

3450

24T

1340

1165

70

240

333

3/4”

32

112

100

135-3-2940C

3650

24T

1410

1240

70

240

333

3/4”

34

118

100

135-3-3075C

3800

24T

1475

1298

70

240

333

3/4”

35

123

100

135-3-3195C

3950

24T

1510

1340

70

240

333

3/4”

36

127

100

135-3-3450C

4300

24T

1610

435

70

240

333

3/4”

38

135

100

135-3-3450CRT

4300

24T

1420

1245

263

240

333

3/4”

38

135

100

135-3-3720C

4600

24T

1710

1535

70

240

333

3/4”

43

143

100

135-3-3720CRT

4600

24T

1480

1310

300

240

333

3/4”

43

143

100

135-4-3280C

4050

24T

1240

1065

70

240

333

3/4”

32

114

100

135-4-3480C

4300

24T

1295

1120

70

240

333

3/4”

35

121

100

135-4-3680C

4550

24T

1345

168

70

240

333

3/4”

36

124

100

135-4-4100C

5100

24T

1470

1295

70

240

333

3/4”

41

136

100

140-3-4125CRT

5100

28T

1635

1465

70

240

333

3/4”

52

179

100

155-4-4260C

5300

32T

1540

1330

80

305

355

3/4"

55

173

125

155-4-4600C

5700

32T

1640

1430

80

305

355

3/4"

62

184

125

155-4-4600CRT

5700

32T

1425

1215

300

305

355

3/4"

62

184

125

155-4-5140C

6400

32T

1790

1580

80

305

355

3/4"

69

202

125

155-4-5140CRT

6400

32T

1570

1360

305

305

355

3/4"

69

202

125

175-4-5500C

6800

45T

1890

1680

77.5

343

380

1"

75

261

125

175-4-5680C

7050

45T

1940

1730

77.5

343

380

1"

90

270

125

175-4-5860C

7250

45T

1990

1780

77.5

343

380

1"

101

275

125

175-4-6040C

7500

45T

2040

1830

77.5

343

380

1"

108

282

125

175-4-6220C

7700

45T

2090

1880

77.5

343

380

1"

111

289

125

175-4-6220CRT

7700

45T

1930

1720

77.5

343

380

1"

111

289

125

175-4-6400C

7900

45T

2140

1930

77.5

343

380

1"

115

296

125

175-4-6580C

8100

45T

2190

1980

77.5

343

380

1"

118

303

125

175-4-6940C

8600

45T

2290

2080

77.5

343

380

1"

123

315

125

175-4-7120C

8850

45T

2340

2130

77.5

343

380

1"

127

325

125

175-5-5750C

7000

45T

1640

1430

77.5

343

380

1"

91

244

125

175-5-6200C

7650

45T

1740

1530

77.5

343

380

1"

98

260

125

175-5-6425C

7950

45T

1790

1580

77.5

343

380

1.25"DP

102

268

125

175-5-7325C

9100

45T

1990

1780

77.5

343

380

1"

129

280

125

183-4-5860C

7250

50T

2023

1788

77.5

343

395

1"

114

340

150

Cylinder Model

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Tipping Capacity

A* mm

B mm

C mm

D mm

E mm

Port BSP”

S.Vol Litres

Weight KG

Foot Height

183-4-6280C

7750

50T

2128

1892

102.5

343

395

1"

124

360

150

197-3-5205C

6450

60T

2305

2065

90

343*

425

1"

134

324

150

197-4-6940C

8550

60T

2310

2070

90

343*

425

1"

134

390

150

197-4-7120C

8850

60T

2360

2120

90

343*

425

1"

145

400

150

197-5-6200C

7700

50T

1760

1520

90

343*

425

1"

126

310

150

197-5-6425C

7950

50T

1810

1570

90

343*

425

1"

132

322

150

197-5-6650C

8250

50T

1860

1620

90

343*

425

1"

138

335

150

197-5-6875C

8500

50T

1910

1670

90

343*

425

1"

143

341

150

197-5-7325C

9100

50T

2010

1775

90

343*

425

1"

151

360

150

197-5-8675C

10'750

50T

2310

2070

90

343*

425

1"

180

418

150

Pivot for 48° Tip Angle

Tipping Capacity

A* mm

B mm

D mm

E mm

Port BSP”

S.Vol Litres

Weight KG

Foot Height

Lifting Bkts

116-3-2470H

3050

18T

1220

343

240

313

3/4"

22

135

100

Y

116-3-3195H

3950

18T

1480

343

240

313

3/4"

30

150

100

Y

116-3-3585H

4400

18T

1580

343

240

313

3/4"

34

162

100

Y

116-3-4125H

5100

18T

1780

343

240

313

3/4"

37

176

100

Y

116-4-4780H

5900

18T

1563

343

240

313

3/4"

38

165

100

Y

135-3-3195H

3950

24T

1480

343

240

333

3/4"

43

194

100

Z

135-3-3450H

4300

24T

1570

343

240

333

3/4"

47

200

100

Z

135-3-3720H

4600

24T

1685

343

240

333

3/4"

50

218

100

Z

135-4-4100H

5100

24T

1445

343

240

333

3/4"

45

205

100

Z

135-4-4780H

5900

24T

1620

343

240

333

3/4"

48

223

100

Z

135-4-5320H

6600

24T

1770

343

240

333

3/4"

52

235

100

Z

155-4-5140H

6400

32T

1750

343

305

355

3/4"

69

250

125

Z

175-4-6040H

7500

45T

2000

343

343

380

1"

108

357

125

Z

175-4-6580H

8100

45T

2150

343

343

380

1"

119

384

125

Z

175-4-6940H

8550

45T

2235

343

343

380

1"

124

402

125

Z

175-5-7325H

9100

42T

1965

343

343

380

1"

126

371

125

Z

Cylinder Model

Cylinder Model

Truck Hydraulic Solutions Model

Cylinder Type

Tipping Capacity (Tonnes)

Pivot Length (mm)

No. Of stages

Ram Stroke (mm)

Swept Volume (ltr)

Closed Height (overall)

Ram Maxx (kg)

2470

22

1220

135

116-3-2470H

Front Mount

18T

3050

3

116-3-3195H

Front Mount

18T

3950

3

3195

30

1480

150

116-3-3585H

Front Mount

18T

440

3

3585

34

1580

162

116-3-4125H

Front Mount

18T

5100

3

4125

37

1780

176

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Cylinder Type

Tipping Capacity (Tonnes)

Pivot Length (mm)

No. Of stages

Ram Stroke (mm)

Swept Volume (ltr)

Closed Height (overall)

Ram Maxx (kg)

116-4-4780H

Front Mount

18T

5900

4

4780

38

1563

165

135-3-3195H

Front Mount

24T

3950

3

3195

43

1480

194

135-3-3450H xxx.

Front Mount

24T

4300

3

3450

47

1570

200

135-3-3720H

Front Mount

24T

4600

3

3720

50

1685

218

135-4-4100H

Front Mount

24T

5100

4

4100

45

1445

205

135-4-4780H

Front Mount

24T

5900

4

4780

48

1620

223

135-4-5320H

Front Mount

24T

6600

4

5320

52

1770

235

155-4-5140H

Front Mount

32T

6400

4

5140

69

1750

250

175-4-6040H

Front Mount

45T

7500

4

6040

108

2000

357

175-4-6580H

Front Mount

45T

8100

4

6580

119

2150

384

175-4-6940H

Front Mount

45T

8550

4

6940

124

2235

402

175-5-7325H

Front Mount

42T

9100

5

7325

126

1965

371

116-3-2760C

Well Mount

18T

3450

3

2760

22

1345

92

116-3-3195C

Well Mount

18T

3950

3

3195

31

1510

107

135-3-2470C

Well Mount

24T

3050

3

2470

29

1245

100

135-3-2610C

Well Mount

24T

3250

3

2610

24

1293

105

135-3-2760C

Well Mount

24T

3450

3

2760

32

1340

112

135-3-2940C

Well Mount

24T

3650

3

2940

34

1410

118

135-3-3075C

Well Mount

24T

3800

3

3075

35

1475

123

135-3-3195C

Well Mount

24T

3950

3

3195

36

1510

127

135-3-3450C

Well Mount

24T

4300

3

3450

38

1610

135

135-3-3450CRT

Well Mount

24T

4300

3

3450

38

1420

135

135-3-3720C

Well Mount

24T

4600

3

3720

43

1710

143

135-3-3720CRT

Well Mount

24T

4600

3

3720

43

1480

143

135-4-3280C

Well Mount

24T

4050

4

3280

32

1240

114

135-4-3480C

Well Mount

24T

4300

4

3480

35

1295

121

135-4-3680C

Well Mount

24T

4550

4

4550

36

1345

124

135-4-4100C

Well Mount

24T

5100

4

5100

41

1470

136

140-3-4125CRT

Well Mount

28T

5100

4

5100

52

1635

179

155-4-4260C

Well Mount

32T

5300

4

4260

55

1540

173

155-4-4600C

Well Mount

32T

5700

4

4600

62

1640

184

155-4-4600CRT

Well Mount

32T

5700

4

4600

62

1425

184

155-4-5140C

Well Mount

32T

6400

4

5140

69

1790

202

155-4-5140CRT

Well Mount

32T

6400

4

5140

69

1570

202

175-4-5500C

Well Mount

45T

6800

4

5500

75

1890

261

175-4-5680C

Well Mount

45T

7050

4

5680

90

1940

270

175-4-5860C

Well Mount

45T

7250

4

5860

101

1990

275

175-4-6040C

Well Mount

45T

7500

4

6040

108

2040

282

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Cylinder Type

Tipping Capacity (Tonnes)

Pivot Length (mm)

No. Of stages

Ram Stroke (mm)

Swept Volume (ltr)

Closed Height (overall)

Ram Maxx (kg)

175-4-6220C

Well Mount

45T

7700

4

6220

111

2090

289

175-4-6220CRT

Well Mount

45T

7700

4

6220

111

1930

289

6400

115

2160

296

4

6580

118

2190

303

175-4-6940C

Well Mount

45T

8600

4

6940

123

2290

315

175-4-7120C

Well Mount

45T

8850

4

7120

127

2340

325

175-5-5750C

Well Mount

45T

7000

5

5750

91

1640

244

175-5-5975C

Well Mount

45T

7300

5

5975

95

1690

250

175-5-6200C

Well Mount

45T

7650

5

6200

98

1740

260

175-5-6425C

Well Mount

45T

7950

5

6425

102

1790

268

175-5-7325C

Well Mount

45T

9100

5

7325

129

1990

280

183-4-5860C

Well Mount

50T

7250

4

5860

114

2023

340

183-4-6280C

Well Mount

50T

7750

4

6280

124

2128

360

197-3-5205C

Well Mount

60T

6450

3

5205

134

2305

324

197-4-6940C

Well Mount

60T

8550

4

6940

134

2310

390

197-4-7120C

Well Mount

60T

8850

4

7120

145

2360

400

197-5-6200C

Well Mount

50T

7700

5

6200

126

1760

310

197-5-6425C

Well Mount

50T

7950

5

6425

132

1810

322

197-5-6650C

Well Mount

50T

8250

5

6650

138

1860

335

197-5-6875C

Well Mount

50T

8500

5

6875

143

1910

341

197-5-7325C

Well Mount

50T

9100

5

7325

15

2010

360

197-5-8675C

Well Mount

50T

10750

5

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180

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Changing the game The world’s largest and most prolific trailer manufacturer, CIMC Vehicles, sheds some light on what heavy haulage looks like in China.

The ever-industrious CIMC Vehicles is supporting local industry with its triedand-true portfolio of trailing equipment. In particular, the Chinese manufacturer’s low bed trailers are in active service, facilitating the safe and timely movement of heavy machines such as diggers to and from infrastructure development sites.

CIMC Vehicles said low bed trailers are very efficient in terms of transporting non-detachable machinery or ultra-large parts such as wind turbine barrels. Providing transport operators and supply chain partners with quality trailers that enable incredible gains in efficiency and utility is absolutely crucial for China’s ambitious infrastructure plans.

CIMC Vehicles is the main manufacturer of low bed trailers in the Chinese market.

“Our products competitive advantages are known for high-tensile stainless steel, KTL and powder coating technologies to benefit our customers with better life cycle management and lower Total Cost of Ownership,” the OEM told Global Trailer.

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Although, there is another market segment that CIMC Vehicles is innovating in which has given rise to a new trailer design concept.

So, CIMC Vehicles’ latest innovation – the low-saddle van trailer – is a compliant build that ensures maximum space for package and parcel delivery most notably due to the lowered design of the saddle which provides more space for the van part of the vehicle while adhering to legal height limits – original height at 1,200mm with around 86 square metres, new design height at 960mm with around 100 square metrea, 16.3 per cent cargo space increased. Considering the package and parcel distribution industry in China and around the world is anything but slowing down, the low-saddle van trailer has potential to gain traction in the global market.

Interestingly, despite pushing the new low-saddle van concept, there is currently minimal uptake of this build.

“It is a very limited and stable market

segment,” said CIMC Vehicles. “Low saddle van trailers, if laws and regulations were implemented more rigorously, this product will have the largest space for compliant products, and it can be popular among package parcel transport and express companies.

“The market demand of low saddle van-trailer in China is currently at the early stage, therefore similar types of products are not commonly seen in the market. “ China is proceeding with a number of large-scale infrastructure projects including express road routes, high-speed train networks and wind turbine generation to move forward on its commitments toward carbon neutrality.

To support this environmental consideration, CIMC Vehicles is developing advanced aerodynamic designs for low fuel consumption, tyre-monitoring systems, GPS, a cargo-spacing monitoring system and even a 360° monitoring system.

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Up to speed A client-oriented approach to heavy haulage provides the template for Josh and Leonnie Carter as they create opportunities for diversification.

As Josh Carter was growing up, when he wasn’t competitively racing BMX bikes, he was with his grandfather Ken learning the intricacies of heavy haulage from a man who had the reputation of being a master in that particular specialised sector of the industry.

Josh completed his mechanic’s apprenticeship at the Gilbert and Roach dealership in Newcastle, working on Kenworth and Isuzu trucks and while still a third year apprentice he gained his heavy vehicle licence and worked permanent night shift as a mechanic combined with driving a truck and dog or a float for his grandfather during the day. Josh eventually finished his trade and went to work for his grandparents full time for most of the next ten years, gaining valuable experience driving trucks and dogs, and operating heavy haulage floats. Ken Carter was 82 years old when he finished driving and retired.

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around that time Josh, with the moral and financial support of then girlfriend Leonnie, decided to purchase a Kenworth K104 rigid tipper from his grandfather which was converted to a prime mover and put to work with a hired driver and trailer, mainly carrying steel. That same K104 is still operating in the Carter fleet today, a strong testament to the Carter service and maintenance regimes.

“I didn’t know anything about trucks when I first met Josh,” says Leonnie. “I came home from Queensland and said to Mum: ‘You know that new boyfriend I’ve been dating for about six months? Well, we’ve set up a business and I’ve bought a $100,000 truck.’”

The couple’s recollection is that cocktails, pizza and a Keith Urban concert were involved in what has proved to be a good decision. Leonnie recognised Josh’s exceptional work ethic, which was demonstrated when, despite being on leave, his

phone kept ringing with calls from clients.

“When you have a business the hardest thing to get is your clientele,” says Leonnie, who supported the concept of creating their own business.

“Today the Carter Heavy Haulage operation runs a fleet of Kenworth trucks performing heavy haulage tasks as well as some diversification including bitumen tankers.

The truck which Josh drives is a Kenworth Legend 900 which has a GCM rating of 163.5 tonnes, and he is excited about taking delivery of a new Legend SAR around mid-year.

A Kenworth T359 8x4 tilt tray provides good grounding for newer drivers to gain experience in critical areas such as load restraint and provides the opportunities for them to learn how to drive the various machines such as profilers and excavators which have to be loaded before being transported.

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An award-winning stalwart Wally Cox grew up on a dairy farm in Western Australia and joined the Royal Australian Air Force as a mechanic on his 16th birthday. Since then, he’s played a major role in the trucking industry.

Wally spent nine years as a mechanic in the Royal Australian Air Force which set him up with the life skills needed for his journey in the trucking industry.

“Back in those days it was a pretty good skillset, so we were cross-trained, essen-

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tially,” he says. “I worked for WhiteHorse Trucks initially doing hydraulic hoses, and I transitioned sideways into spare parts.

I did that for a few years, then I went to Bendigo and did spare parts for Bendigo Trucks.”

Wally became an owner driver doing country linehaul for five and a half years with Discount Freight Express on Melbourne Horsham until he decided to open his own workshop, which also helped beginners to find their feet.

“I went to my own workshop because I’d learnt so much stuff from a variety of people up until that point,” he says. “I

was prepared to have a bit of a crack at anything as well. It was a good learning place for apprentices because they did grass-root types of stuff and dealt with the customer.”

In Wally’s extensive time spent in the industry, he says the thing that has changed the most is technology.

“Initially when they brought in electronic engines, there was a huge kickback from mechanical stuff,” he says. “At the end of the day, the engine shut down and the technology has saved so many engines and grief for people, because the electronics has saved an engine.

And then we’ve gone to things like Electronic Braking Systems (EBS), and all that stuff is a good thing.”

Wally says something else he has seen develop is the safety measures, as people nowadays are putting in a lot more time and effort to take the extra step.

“We tend to think more on a safety aspect,” he says. “Before, you just got on with the job and you hope that nobody got hurt. Now, we take time to have a discussion about what’s safe and what’s practical. People are willing to invest in specialist tools to make their job easier, which they wouldn’t have done before.”

Wally was awarded The Craig Roseneder Award for technical and maintenance excellence in 2006. Wally says it’s an excellent achievement that has provided him with so much more than just the glory.

“It’s a nice accolade to have, but it’s given me access to people and information,” he says.

“It wasn’t about what information I would take home, it was about what I could input into somebody else’s business and what they could input into mine. I have met so many knowledgeable people that are willing to help, it’s an industry that gives and gives, and generally for the right reasons.”

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