IN THIS ISSUE • Tragic Death of Tasmanian Freight Logistics Council Chairman • Have Your Say on the Proposed National Heavy Vehicle Law
• Major Maritime Safety Upgrade at Gladstone Port
• Shed Ferry Terminal Project Wins Heritage Award
• Infrastructure Australia Head Speaks at SA ICHCA Lunch
• ICHCA International Information Paper No. 53
• Brisbane Boat Builder Wins LNG Ferry Contract
• Safe Work Australia Responds to Concerns
• Shell Announces New Diesel Facility in Australia • DHL Plans New Distribution Centres • State-of-the-art Inflatable Shelters to Serve as Operation Centres • Conferences and Events
Tragic Death of Tasmanian Freight Logistics Council Chairman
Source: Tasmanian Freight Logistics Council
The Tasmanian freight community is in mourning following the tragic death of the Chairman of the Tasmanian Freight Logistics Council (TFLC), Philip Petersen, last Friday the 29th of April 2011.
Mr. Petersen was flying his ultra-light plane from Tumut in NSW to Loxton in South Australia when his plane crashed en route and Mr. Petersen died. His aircraft was one of six ultra lights flying in formation to Loxton in South Australia but only five arrived. Police found the wreckage of Mr. Petersen’s missing aircraft in Victoria late on Friday afternoon.
TFLC CEO, Rob McGuire has paid tribute to Mr. Petersen. Mr. McGuire has extended his deepest sympathies to Mr. Petersen's wife, Sylvia, and his other family members.
"This is obviously a very sad occasion for us all," said Mr. McGuire. “Philip Petersen was very well known and respected in the transport and logistics industry in Tasmania and throughout Australia. He has been chairman of the TFLC since its inception in 1999. His leadership and his vision has resulted in a vibrant and efficient Tasmanian freight community, continually looking to improve systems to support increased competitiveness, new business and investment in more effective supply chains for freight being moved into, out of and within Tasmania."
Mr. Petersen was Assistant Director Rail Management Unit with the Tasmanian Government’s Department of Infrastructure and Energy until his retirement in February 2010.
Born on 3 May 1944 in Buxton, Derbyshire in the United Kingdom, Philip Petersen is survived by his wife, Sylvia, and children, Iola and John.
On behalf of ICHCA Australia Limited and for all of us that knew Philip Petersen, we will sorely miss him. He was a truly splendid person that enjoyed immense respect for all he stood for and for his professional contribution to the freight industry as a practitioner and policy maker. His honesty, frankness, knowledge and dry sense of humour will long be remembered. We convey our sincere condolences to his family.
Have Your Say on the Proposed National Heavy Vehicle Law
The National Transport Commission (NTC) and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator Project Office (NHVR PO) are reminding Australians that they only one week left to have their say on a proposed new national law set to streamline heavy vehicle regulation and compliance across Australia. The public consultation period on the Draft Heavy Vehicle National Law will close on 6 May 2011. NTC’s Project Director, George Konstandakos, said the proposed law harmonises heavy vehicle laws across the nation making it easier for businesses to operate across state and territory borders. "We have been receiving some great feedback on the proposed law from the transport industry through submissions and forums," he said. As part of the public consultation, the NTC and NHVR PO have conducted 18 information forums throughout metropolitan, rural and regional Australia. At these forums we have been explaining how the proposed law will work, explaining how to make a submission, answering questions and listening to feedback," Mr Konstandakos said. NHVR PO Director, Richard Hancock, said that it is important for all stakeholders to ensure they have their say. "We encourage operators, drivers and others involved in the transport industry to tell us what they like about the proposed law, as well as any areas for improvement," Mr Hancock said. After the public consultation period closes, the NTC and NHVR PO will consolidate the feedback and conduct targeted consultation sessions to work through any remaining issues. The final law and regulatory impact statement will be submitted to the Australian Transport Council in mid-August 2011 for voting. Submissions on the proposed law can be made through the NTC website (www.ntc.gov.au) or by post to Chief Executive, National Transport Commission, Level 15/628 Bourke Street, Melbourne Vic 3000. For assistance in lodging a formal submission, follow the instructions provided here: http://www.ntc.gov.au/viewpage.aspx?AreaId=38&DocumentId=1107 The Draft Heavy Vehicle National Law was released by the National Transport Commission on 28 February for public comment for a ten-week period. 
Major Maritime Safety Upgrade at Gladstone Port Frontline Maritime Safety resources are set to double at one of Queensland's busies
t ports to coincide with the coming Liquid Natural Gas export boom. Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) will set up shop in new premises in the city centre overlooking the Gladstone Harbour.
Over the next 18 months MSQ will almost double their operational staffing numbers as they monitor increased traffic in the harbour and around the Great Barrier Reef.
Queensland Premier, Anna Bligh, said, "That means they will need more space so they will be the anchor tenant in a new development that will see the existing car park adjacent to the Gladstone Entertainment Centre go from two to six storeys with Maritime Safety on the top level in a dedicated marine operations centre.
"That will give these maritime experts a clear line of sight into the harbour. That means we will have improved maritime monitoring in this important and busy harbour as we see more vessels - including passenger ferries for LNG workers and larger vessels going around the reef - moving around the region.
"This is one of our premier ports and with the major on-going resources boom in Central Queensland it is about to become a lot busier. This is all part of our government's determination to keep the Great Barrier Reef pristine and safe as we see a larger volume of cargo vessels in the region as a result of a significant increase in vessel traffic as new LNG export markets open up."
Following the grounding of the cargo ship Shen Neng 1 near Great Keppel Island last year, the State and Federal Governments announced funding for increased GPS tracking of ships in the region, right down to the southern end of the reef.
GPS tracking will start on July 1, with operations initially manned out of Townsville. "But once these new Gladstone premises are completed before the end of next year, GPS tracking of large vessels will become a Gladstone-based operation.
"That means the Gladstone-based MSQ operational staff will go from about 18 to 35 to carry out this critical service. This is about making sure our waters are as safe as possible both now and into the future as we see a significant anticipated increase in the numbers of large cargo vessels moving out of Gladstone Harbour. "Critically, it's about ensuring we do everything possible to prevent another incident of a ship running aground on the reef. It's about protecting our greatest natural asset." 
Shed Ferry Terminal Project Wins Heritage Award
B Shed Ferry Terminal won The Gerry Gauntlett Award for Excellence in Adaptive Reuse at the 2011 Western Australian Heritage Awards. B Shed, on Victoria Quay, is a general cargo shed that was built in 1926. Last year, it was refurbished by Fremantle Ports and now accommodates a new ferry terminal and waterfront café in modern facilities in a heritage setting. Fremantle Ports CEO, Chris Leatt-Hayter, said the project objective was to create a ferry terminal that functioned efficiently and also offered patrons a comfortable and interesting experience. “The B Shed project demonstrates all conservation practices including conservation of existing fabric, restoration and reconstruction of missing elements. Importantly, it includes a large component of adaptive re-use that follows Burra Charter principles very carefully. “The ferry operators, the Rottnest Island Authority and the café are housed within the shed in contemporary facilities which juxtapose with the original shed structure. “Fremantle Ports has put considerable time and resources into this refurbishment, working with the Heritage Council of Western Australia, architects, heritage consultants and others to ensure that the heritage of this former cargo shed is well respected.” Heritage interpretation elements include the incorporation of enlarged historical photographs in glass panels. Mosaic-style images of port scenes from earlier times are also featured, and in two locations, wharf decking has been taken up so that visitors can see the timber structure of the wharf. Constructed in 1925-26 for general cargo storage, B Shed was built from karri and some oregon timber. The refurbishment plans were approved by the Heritage Council of Western Australia. Fremantle Ports is in the early stages of planning for a port community education and interpretive centre in the middle section of the shed.
Infrastructure Australia Head Speaks at ICHCA SA Lunch
The head of Infrastructure Australia, Michael Deegan will be the guest speaker at the next ICHCA South Australian lunch. The lunch will be on Wednesday 1 June at The Lakes Resort Hotel, Brebner Drive, West Lakes at noon for 12:15.
Mr Deegan’s topic will be Infrastructure Australia – Leading the National Development of the T&L Industry.
Infrastructure Australia is developing a strategic blueprint for our nation's future infrastructure needs and - in partnership with the states, territories, local government and the private sector - is facilitating its implementation.
It provides advice to Australian governments about infrastructure gaps and bottlenecks that hinder economic growth and prosperity. It also identifies investment priorities and policy and regulatory reforms that are necessary to enable timely and coordinated delivery of national infrastructure investment.
Allocations from the Building Australia Fund are guided by Infrastructure Australia's national audit and infrastructure priority list.
To date Infrastructure Australia has developed a National Ports Strategy and National Land Freight Strategy (Draft) as well as National Public Private Partnership Policy and Guidelines and National Infrastructure Priorities Listing as well as a broad range of background papers to support their work
The ICHCA SA luncheons are always popular and places are limited.
As Infrastructure Australia rarely visits South Australia and even more rarely do they speak this luncheon will again attract a good attendance. To secure your place register using the attached form which you can then send to Heidi Holmes at AECOM along with your payment
Tel: 08 7100 6400, Fax: (08) 7100 6499 E-mail: heidi.holmes@aecom.com. 
Download the Registration Form for the luncheon.
The other dates for ICHCA SA lunches this year are 17 August and 16 November.
ICHCA INFORMATION PAPER NO: 53/2011
Reachstacker - Failure of a Wheel Rim
ICHCA International has been informed of a fatal accident involving a wheel rim of a reachstacker. This was being worked on by a diesel mechanic when it exploded.
The wheel rim was of a multi-piece construction using five pieces and was on one of the steer wheels. Although the exact details are not known, accidents of this nature have been reported before and it is vitally important that any work on such tyres is either carried out behind a guarding frame (in the workshop) or after the tyre has been deflated (on the terminal).
Any questions should be addressed to mike@ichca.com.I
Brisbane Builder Wins Multi-million Dollar Contract for LNG Ferries
A south-east Queensland boat builder has won a multi-million dollar contract to construct passenger ferries that will transport Gladstone workers. Hemmant-based Aluminium Boats Australia will build three passenger ferries valued at $21 million which would be used to transport liquid natural gas workers between the port city and Curtis Island.
The decision by the company Gladstone LNG to award the major contract to the company based at the Brisbane Marine Industry Park is a major shot in the arm for the boat building sector and was an important next step in the evolution of the LNG industry.
The marine industry was hit hard by the global financial crisis and this new contract will open new avenues for Aluminium Boats Australia.
The fact that GLNG has ordered the ferries is also a sign of the broader economic benefits the LNG industry has to the wider Queensland economy. Aluminium Boats currently employ 80 staff and will require up to an additional 70 to meet the demands of LNG clients.
Aluminium Boats Australia started operations in 1999 - first manufacturing a 10 metre fishing vessel - and the company has gradually grown in both the size and complexity of vessels manufactured.
From Forklift Action Newsletter:
Safe Work Australia Responds to Concerns Over Draft Legislation Safe Work Australia Chairman, Tom Phillips, says the objective of the harmonisation process is not to reduce the size of Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulations, but to ensure uniform safety standards are in place in each jurisdiction throughout Australia.
The draft WHS regulations are based on existing Work Health and Safety Regulations in each of the nine jurisdictions, all of which vary in length, detail and matters covered.
For national businesses, familiarity with only one set of work health and safety regulations will be easier than needing to know the nine sets that currently exist. For these businesses, thousands of pages of regulations and rules will be replaced by the draft WHS Regulations which are currently about 580 pages.
Shell Announces New Diesel Facility in Australia
Shell Australia, a subsidiary of global energy and petrochemicals giant, Royal Dutch Shell, will develop a green field diesel import facility at Newcastle Harbour, NSW.
It is the latest in a series of investment projects, including fuel storage facilities at Mackay in Queensland, Kalgoorlie and King Bay in Western Australia.
Shell Australia has signed a memorandum of understanding with terminal operator, Marstel Holdings for the site, which will include ship import capability, three 18 million-litre diesel tanks and truck loading facilities.
Shell Australia spokesperson, Craig James, said the Newcastle facility would improve Shell’s ability to provide customers with a secure and dependable supply of diesel through the Hunter Valley to Gunnedah regions in NSW.
The new facility will increase imports from Shell’s world-scale refinery in Singapore. It supplements Shell’s existing Newcastle Terminal and is expected to be completed in 2012.
DHL Plans New Distribution Centres
DHL Supply Chain Australia is investing around $80 million to build three new distribution centres in Sydney’s western suburbs.
The centres, which will operational by mid-2011, will provide more than 55,000 square metres of new facilities. They form part of a new dedicated logistics area which, along with a transport hub, will be known as DHL Sydney Campus.
Terry Ryan, DHL Senior Vice President, said the Sydney Campus would ultimately become the hub for our operations in Australia. "We have the capacity to develop an additional 120,000 square metres of space. We believe it offers an attractive offering to prospective and existing customers to be part of such a modern development."
DHL will hire an additional 120 staff for the day-to-day operation of the facilities. The first stage of the complex is expected to be completed in September this year.
State-of-the-Art Inflatable Shelters to Serve as Operation Centres
The Port of Long Beach’s emergency management staff recently tested a state-of-the-art inflatable shelter that will serve as its temporary headquarters in case of a catastrophic disaster.
To watch a short video of the demonstration, click here.
The military-grade shelter can be deployed by just two people and be fully inflated in less than nine minutes. It offers nearly 900 square feet of space and comes with a power generator and air conditioning unit.
The Port has ordered several of the shelters as part of its disaster preparedness and business continuity plan.
To see more port videos, visit the Port of Long Beach YouTube Channel.
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