With updated South Australian border requirements applying from today, South Australian Road Transport Association (SARTA) have expressed some frustration around the latest Covid-19 advice from the SA Health on Monday.
Free online course helps drive Covid awareness
Recent Covid restrictions have seen another spike in truck drivers signing up for the free Covid-19 Awareness Course with hundreds of new users registering to learn online.
One in two transport workers aren’t vaccinated
According to a new survey, one in two transport workers in Australia haven’t been vaccinated against Covid.
Priority vaccinations for freight workers in NSW
NSW freight workers and other essential logistics staff are now in line for urgent access to Covid-19 vaccinations, says Road Freight NSW (RFNSW).
Removing bans “ensures shelves are stocked”: ALC
As Queensland works through its current snap lockdown, the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has welcomed the reapplication of temporary planning measures to keep shelves stocked, but has called for “permanent relaxation” of outdated restrictions.
Vaccine access for supply chain workers under review
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has today welcomed the decision of National Cabinet to seek advice from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on expediting Covid-19 vaccinations for interstate freight transport, mining (FIFO) workers and aviation.
Covid update: Queensland entry requirement changes
The Queensland Trucking Association (QTA) has released an update on requirements for freight operators travelling into Queensland.
Vic Lockdown 4.0: Border controls and freight movements
Victorian’s seven-day lockdown has now begun and truck drivers can expect lengthy border delays, with contradictory controls across different states sure to add to the confusion. Here’s what to know.
Calls for priority vaccine access for supply chain workers
With the first batch of COVID-19 vaccines touching down in Australia earlier this week, three industry bodies have penned a letter to government about the need for supply chain workers to receive priority vaccine access once it is rolled out.
Push to permanently suspend delivery curfews
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has renewed calls to make the suspension of delivery curfews permanent Australia-wide. Read more