Lindsay sets staged North Queensland rollout for Primary Connect
Lindsay’s company update set Brisbane, Mackay and Bowen service delivery for 5 October, with Townsville and Cairns planned as later stages.
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Scania Super 11 front-lift demonstrator heads to Waste Expo Australia
Scania Australia will display its Super 11-powered front-lift waste truck demonstrator at Waste Expo Australia in Melbourne on 28–29 October 2026. The demonstrator uses a front-lift body commissioned from Australian manufacturer Superior…
Strait Link agrees to acquire Monson Logistics as founder prepares to retire
Strait Link has entered into an agreement to acquire Tasmanian freight company Monson Logistics from founder Bruce Monson, who is preparing to retire after 34 years in the business. The agreement was…
Penske Automotive agrees to US$16.3bn take-private deal
Penske Automotive Group has agreed to be taken private in a transaction valuing the international automotive and commercial-truck retail business at approximately US$16.3 billion in enterprise value. In its 15 October 2026…
Boom Logistics appoints Chris O’Neill to board as James Scott departs
Australian crane hire and heavy haulage group Boom Logistics has appointed Chris O’Neill as an independent non-executive director following the resignation of James Scott. In a company announcement dated 16 October 2026,…
SG Fleet signs agreement to acquire FleetPartners in $1.13 billion deal
Original-source reporting on a significant Australian transport industry development.
Freight Assist Australia promotes Dwayne Hayes to chief operating officer
FAA Group has promoted general manager Dwayne Hayes to chief operating officer, effective 5 October 2026, recognising his role in operating performance and business development.
Transport Women Australia welcomes Drew Hipwood and Jane Hawkes to board
Transport Women Australia Limited has appointed Drew Hipwood of Queensland and Jane Hawkes of Victoria to its board, bringing communications and freight operations experience.
Rodney Boys to succeed Ian Williams as Lindsay Australia chair
Lindsay Australia will appoint Rodney Boys as chair following its 6 November 2026 AGM, as incumbent chair Ian Williams retires from the board.
Jason Varsamidis takes charge of DP World Asia Pacific
DP World has appointed former regional CFO Jason Varsamidis as its Asia Pacific CEO and managing director, with responsibility for ports and logistics operations across 22 markets.