Why is shipping to Australia taking so long, and what can SMEs do about it?
We asked maritime law expert Alison Cusack what's going on with shipping, and whether there's anything small business owners can do.
Ongoing shipping disruption leaves SMEs facing a Christmas period with nothing to sell
Global and domestic disruption to shipping has left some small businesses facing the upcoming Christmas period with little to sell.
Australia Post pauses parcel pickups in Melbourne for five days
E-commerce retailers in Melbourne are once again preparing for a pause in pickups from Australia Post, as the delivery network tries to manage unprecedented high levels of parcel deliveries with a reduced workforce.
Mobility as a Service: Could a single app disrupt Australia’s car culture?
Research shows that Mobility as a Service (MaaS) software could make a difference in shifting travel habits, not to mention making urban travel much easier for those without cars.
“Your reputation is on the line, not theirs”: Australia Post’s pause reminds retailers to improve their own delivery options
Retailers who are fully reliant on large-scale delivery providers alone, such as Australia Post, should act fast and smart if they want to stay ahead of the game.
Australia Post commits to delivering perishable goods again
Small Business Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed a commitment by Australia Post to permanently reverse an earlier decision to stop delivering certain perishable goods around the country.
Richard Branson looks to list Virgin Atlantic on the London Stock Exchange. Here’s why it might work
If Branson can persuade investors that the pros outweigh the cons, Virgin Atlantic may emerge from the pandemic in a better position than it went in.
Freelancer acquires Aussie freight marketplace Loadshift for $7.7 million, as logistics tech sector heats up
Aussie logistics tech platform Loadshift has been acquired by ASX-listed tech company Freelancer, for $7.7 million.
National Freight Data Hub: New $16.5 million interactive tool set to improve freight sector
The National Freight Data Hub aims to improve the efficiency, safety, productivity and resilience of the freight sector.
“There is significant opportunity”: SMEs gain access to cutting edge space data facility and training in Western Australia
Small businesses seeking satellite data now have access to a new space data facility which launched this week in Western Australia.
Australia’s trucking industry is making moves to go electric. Will everyday cars be next?
As electric vehicle researchers, we think swappable batteries could work well for trucking — but are perhaps less suitable for everyday electric cars.
Australia Post reverses ban on perishable goods that would have been a “crushing blow” to small businesses
Australia Post has walked back from its decision to stop shipping perishable goods and will now work with Small Business Ombudsman Bruce Billson to support small business food producers.
