https://www.chemcouriers.com.au/?utm_source=rssGeneralen-NZMainfreight LtdMon, 18 Feb 2019 05:28:59 GMT0https://www.mainfreight.com/global/en/news/road-safety-was-the-hot-topic-at-coffee-with-a-cop-event-|-feb-2019.aspxAs part of our ongoing commitment to road safety and Chain of Responsibility, our Mainfreight Sydney team were the proud hosts of a ‘Coffee with a Cop’ event. The aim of this event was to educate our team on the best practices to keep our team and the wider community safer out on the roads. In addition to our Sydney team, members of our National team were in attendance who were able to share the key messages with our team across the country. Our team took this opportunity to talk to the NSW Police Force, the Australian Trucking Association and other industry partners about recent changes in the law and general road safety. Key topics discussed included: Load restraints Fatigue management Speeding Mass / dimension requirements Vehicle maintenance Coffee with a Cop is designed to encourage positive interaction and help build trust outside of the crisis situations that normally bring the police force and the wider community together. We are pleased to be one of the first transport companies involved with taking the ‘Coffee with a Cop’ program to a new audience. By switching the focus from general community discussions to industry specific topics, our team was able to gain a great deal of value, break down barriers and form meaningful relationships. Proactive engagements like these motivate our team to continue to improve practices and compliment those already in place. Read more here about our commitments to road safety

Mainfreight gets together to share a cup of coffee with the NSW Police Force to talk road safety and what it means for our team, our customers and the wider community.

https://www.mainfreight.com/global/en/news/road-safety-was-the-hot-topic-at-coffee-with-a-cop-event-|-feb-2019.aspx?utm_source=rssMon, 18 Feb 2019 05:28:59 GMThttps://www.mainfreight.com/au/en/news/mainfreight-service-announcement-|-hume-hwy-road-closure-between-melbourne-and-sydney-|-feb-2019.aspxPlease be advised there has been an accident on the Hume Highway, a major arterial road between Melbourne and Sydney. The Hume Hwy (near Yerrinbool.) has been closed since early this morning (around 5am) affecting all traffic northbound (traveling from Melbourne to Sydney). Cars are being diverted along the Old Hume Highway but larger vehicles including our line-haul units are at a standstill. This will cause significant delays in our inbound linehaul services.We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time and please be assured our team are focused on delivering the best possible service that the circumstances allow

Please be advised there has been an accident on the Hume Highway, a major arterial road between Melbourne and Sydney.

https://www.mainfreight.com/au/en/news/mainfreight-service-announcement-|-hume-hwy-road-closure-between-melbourne-and-sydney-|-feb-2019.aspx?utm_source=rssMon, 18 Feb 2019 00:56:17 GMThttps://www.mainfreight.com/global/en/news/north-queensland-severe-weather-|-january-2019.aspxUpdate: 4th February 2019 Our Townsville branch will remain closed today as the city is declared a disaster zone. Our team are all safe and our thoughts are with all Townsville residents during this time. Weather reports predict the severe weather will move south affecting Central Coast, Mackay, and Whitsundays regions in the coming days. The timeliness of our service in and out of North Queensland will be affected.    Update: 1st February 2019 Every school in Townsville, Queensland will be closed today as the city is declared a disaster zone. Our Townsville branch is currently opened but deliveries will be affected.   Update: 30 January 2019 Far North Queensland continues to battle with severe weather conditions caused by a monsoon trough that is forecast to remain in the region over the next few days. This downpour has prompted major road closures affecting our inbound and outbound services. We are currently exploring all options to move freight but there are major delays in these wet conditions. Our North Queensland branches are open and our drivers are on the roads making deliveries only where it is safe to do so. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time and please be assured our team are focused on delivering the best possible service that the circumstances allow

Major road closures are in place as a monsoon trough extends across North Queensland.

https://www.mainfreight.com/global/en/news/north-queensland-severe-weather-|-january-2019.aspx?utm_source=rssSun, 03 Feb 2019 23:14:23 GMThttps://www.mainfreight.com/global/en/news/east-coast-of-australia-bracing-as-wild-weather-hits-|-december-2018.aspxPlease be advised the East Coast of Australia is bracing itself for serious storm conditions. Two weather systems are coming together to create a deluge that is set to pummel much of the eastern seaboard in the coming days, with the Bureau of Meteorology issuing severe weather warnings in several states (QLD, NSW and VIC). Victoria is being hit hard at the moment. This severe weather and heavy rainfall is currently impacting traffic across Victoria and may cause disruption to our pick up and delivery service. Heavy rainfall has sparked road closures across the state. The Hume Fwy is closed in both directions at Barnawartha, essentially between Wangaratta and Chiltern. VicTraffic says people should avoid non-essential driving. Our branches are open and will be making every effort to minimise the impact on your deliveries. Our drivers are on the roads and making deliveries where it is safe to do so but traffic is slow and delays may be unavoidable. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time and please be assured our team are focused on delivering the best possible service that the circumstances allow. For further information please contact your local branch who will be happy to assist

Please be advised the East Coast of Australia is bracing itself for serious storm conditions. Victoria is being hit hard at the moment. This severe weather and heavy rainfall is currently impacting traffic across Victoria and may cause disruption to our pick up and delivery service.

https://www.mainfreight.com/global/en/news/east-coast-of-australia-bracing-as-wild-weather-hits-|-december-2018.aspx?utm_source=rssThu, 13 Dec 2018 02:35:39 GMThttps://www.mainfreight.com/global/en/investor-news/mainfreight-team-review-|-december-2018.aspxHere is our end of year Team Review. Read about what our team has been up to around the world, including  Growing our global network Celebrating branch anniversaries Recognising our team successes  Working out in the community Recognition of our long serving team members and SO much more

Written by our team for our team members, customers and shareholders keeping them informed with activities that have been going on around Mainfreight Worldwide

https://www.mainfreight.com/global/en/investor-news/mainfreight-team-review-|-december-2018.aspx?utm_source=rssWed, 12 Dec 2018 02:27:42 GMThttps://www.mainfreight.com/global/en/news/service-announcement-|-torrential-rain-and-damaging-winds-hit-sydney-and-nsw-coast-|-november-2018.aspxPlease be advised Sydney and the NSW coast is being pummelled by heavy rain this morning, causing massive delays on the road, at the airport and ports.  Weather Situation A low pressure system over central New South Wales is tracking southeast, with winds over Sydney Waters tending east to northeasterly in response. This low is expected to intensify this morning as it reaches central parts of the New South Wales coast, bringing heavy rainfall about Sydney and strong to gale force winds. South to southwesterly winds will gradually ease during Thursday and Friday as low moves east further away from the coast. Road Transport This severe weather will impact traffic across Sydney causing disruption to the timeliness of our pickup and delivery service. Our branches are open and will be making every effort to minimise the impact on your deliveries. Our drivers are on the roads and making deliveries where it is safe to do so but traffic is slow and delays may be unavoidable. Air Transport  All tarmac operations were briefly ceased at Sydney Airport due to close lightning. Flights are now continuing but Sydney airport will be operating only one runway throughout the day, resulting in delays. Wharf operations Turnaround times at Sydney terminals are extremely delayed this morning and we could see a stop work if dangerous conditions continue. At this stage, both DP WORLD and Patricks have advised as per below that work may cease Severe weather is providing challenges for all of Sydney but we are persevering. The electrical storm halted vessel ops briefly this morning, and the Harbour Master has ordered storm lines out at all berths from midday. This will halt vessel ops until this order is rescinded. No new vessels will be opened for export until this interruption is resolved, and there will be changes to some import availabilities due to the impacts to the shipping schedule. Please continue to monitor 1-Stop notifications and Vessel Schedule for updates as this situation develops. We are hoping weather conditions will not interrupt road or rail operations, but we will continue to monitor the conditions. Latest Customer Update addressing the Vessel Ops and these events can be found here. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time and please be assured our team are focused on delivering the best possible service that the circumstances allow. For further information please contact your local branch who will be happy to assist

Please be advised Sydney and the NSW coast is being pummeled by heavy rain this morning, causing massive delays on the road, at the airport and ports. This severe weather will impact traffic across Sydney causing disruption to the timeliness of our pickup and delivery service.

https://www.mainfreight.com/global/en/news/service-announcement-|-torrential-rain-and-damaging-winds-hit-sydney-and-nsw-coast-|-november-2018.aspx?utm_source=rssWed, 28 Nov 2018 01:19:57 GMThttps://www.owenstransport.com.au/global/en/market-updates/service-announcement-bush-fire-north-of-newcastle-in-nsw-november-2018.aspxPlease be advised an emergency warning has been issued for a bushfire burning north of Newcastle in NSW. Multiple roads are closed, cutting off access to both Lemon Tree and Nelson Bay.  Our Newcastle branch is open and and our drivers are on the roads but deliveries into Lemon Tree and Nelson Bay will be affected. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time and please be assured our team are focused on delivering the best possible service that the circumstances allow

Please be advised an emergency warning has been issued for a bush-fire burning north of Newcastle in NSW. Multiple roads are closed, cutting off access to both Lemon Tree and Nelson Bay. 

https://www.owenstransport.com.au/global/en/market-updates/service-announcement-bush-fire-north-of-newcastle-in-nsw-november-2018.aspx?utm_source=rssThu, 22 Nov 2018 22:47:52 GMThttps://www.mainfreight.com/global/en/investor-news/mainfreight-financial-results-for-the-six-months-ended-30-september-2018.aspxMainfreight is pleased to provide you with a copy of its financial statements for the six months ended 30 September 2018, together with Management commentary, as released to the market via NZX.  Increases seen across all our results over the same period last year - Total Revenue increased by $205.41 million, or 16.8% EBITDA improved $19.58 million or 22.1% Net profit (before abnormal) is up 30.7% This satisfactory performance is attributable to ongoing growth and profitability across all five regions in our global network.  Our expectation is that our financial performance will continue to be better for the full year, delivering another improved full year profit. 

Mainfreight is pleased to provide you with a copy of its financial statements for the six months ended 30 September 2018, together with Management commentary, as released to the market via NZX this morning.

https://www.mainfreight.com/global/en/investor-news/mainfreight-financial-results-for-the-six-months-ended-30-september-2018.aspx?utm_source=rssWed, 14 Nov 2018 20:03:30 GMThttps://www.mainfreight.com/global/en/news/don-braid-awarded-the-2018-new-zealand-shareholders-association-beacon-award.aspxDon Braid has been awarded the Shareholders' Association Beacon Award for 2018. The annual award is given to a listed company leader who performs outstandingly across their leadership and corporate governance while respecting the rights of shareholders. NZSA Chairman John Hawkins said "The Beacon Award guidelines have specific guidance criteria. Don Braid is remarkable in that he meets all of these. His vision to make Mainfreight a 100-year company by developing a unique culture, is a trait that is far from universal in senior management” The Beacon Award is judged against the following criteria – Leadership and guidance on corporate practice. Bravery in standing out from the crowd on issues that are controversial and taking stands against the trend on issues of governance, transparency, and individual conduct. Conducting himself/herself in a manner that is a guide to others, ignoring self-interest, and putting the concerns of others to the fore. Behaving in a manner that is respectful of the rights of others and treating the smallest shareholder with the respect of a business owner. Working within the rules and best practice while ensuring fair and equitable outcomes for all. Or such other acts as may, from time to time, be identified by the executive board of the New Zealand Shareholders’ Association. Congratulations Don, thank you for striving to achieve nothing but the best for the Mainfreight Team and our shareholders worldwide

For his outstanding leadership and willingness to achieve nothing but the best for the business and our shareholders, Don Braid has been awarded the 2018 New Zealand Shareholders’ Association Beacon Award.

https://www.mainfreight.com/global/en/news/don-braid-awarded-the-2018-new-zealand-shareholders-association-beacon-award.aspx?utm_source=rssWed, 07 Nov 2018 21:45:54 GMThttps://www.mainfreight.com/global/en/news/service-announcement-|-melbourne-cup-2018.aspxYes, it’s that time of year again! The race that stops the nation runs Tuesday the 6th of November. As the public holiday falls on the Tuesday many Melbournians take the Monday off to enjoy a long weekend. If you are sending freight to Melbourne during this time it is important to advise us on whether your receiver will be open for deliveries on the Monday to avoid unnecessary multiple handling of freight. Also, if you are based in Melbourne and have a regular/scheduled collection in place but will be closed on Monday please get in touch with your local customer service team or account manager and let them know. The long weekend may create a backlog of consignments. We appreciate your patience during this time and please be assured that our teams remain focused on delivering the best possible service. If you have any questions please feel free to contact your sales or account representative

If you are sending freight to Melbourne during this time it is important to advise us on whether your receiver will be open for deliveries this Monday.

https://www.mainfreight.com/global/en/news/service-announcement-|-melbourne-cup-2018.aspx?utm_source=rssTue, 23 Oct 2018 23:41:05 GMT