Victorian government allocates $1.5 million to businesses transitioning to EVs
The Electric Vehicle Charging for Business Fleets program will give funds to applicants for things such as the installation of chargers for electric vehicles and the transition of its fleet to electric vehicles.
Fuel costs are only going to get worse, so businesses need to reassess their budgets
Pitcher Partners' Craig Whatman and Peter Quattrocchi explain why the change in fuel tax credits will make the the next 12 months extremely tough for the freight and transport industries.
DoorDash, TWU sign industry-first agreement on gig economy principles, paving the way for further regulation
The agreement outlines key principles for workers and companies operating in the gig economy while backing the push for enforceable industry standards.
Australian travel and safety solutions Locomote and JESI partner up for major Chevron deal
Locomote co-founder David Fastuca said using a collaborative approach helped lock in a deal with one of the world's largest companies.
Shippit sets its sights on south-east Asia after $65 million Series B2 raise
"Capital raising is like Formula 1," says Shippit chief executive Will On, after his company secured new funding to help fuel its continued expansion into Asia.
ACCC takes Uber to court over ‘misleading’ and ‘deceptive’ app messages
Uber has admitted it breached Australian Consumer Law through cancellation warning messages and Uber Taxi fare estimates.
Why this executive believes a Kiwi auto parts startup could replicate Amazon’s growth
Former Amazon executive Tony Austin wants to apply the strategies of global logistics giants to New Zealand automotive startup Partly.
Amazon is playing “catch-up” with its Australian same-day delivery plans, says Zoom2U CEO
Amazon has revealed plans to establish same-day delivery services in Sydney and Melbourne as local online shopping habits boom.
Fuel excise deadline a “trap” for government and business, Shippit CEO warns
Labor has warned the temporary discount on the fuel excise is a thinly laid "trap" that could snap in September, while Shippit CEO Rob Hango-Zada has warned businesses could be forced to pick up the tab.
Sydney businessman cops $57,000 toll charge
Transport for NSW has apologised for a billing mistake that overcharged thousands of motorists, including a Sydney transport company owner.
Decades-long dream of Sydney-Newcastle fast train to become reality
The federal government has pledged to fund a fast train from Newcastle to Sydney if elected, bringing to the fore a decades-long topic of conversation about high-speed rail in Australia.
Shippit acquires Premonition for $20.5 million
Logistics software company Shippit has acquired like-minded last-mile tech company Premonition, as the players cash in on the pandemic-era e-commerce boom.
