Transport & Logistics

Aurizon has swung to a half-year net loss of $108 million after taking higher-than-estimated impairments from its West Pilbara iron ore project amid challenging market conditions.

Perth-based Automotive Holdings Group has appointed former Qantas senior executive Stephen Cleary chief executive of the company’s logistics business.

Virgin Australia is flying high on the back of 12-year low oil prices and higher domestic airfares.

Geraldton-based Bhagwan Marine has grown its subsea services division with the acquisition of Delta Subsea for an undisclosed amount.

SPECIAL REPORT: Amid controversy surrounding Roe 8 and the privatisation of Fremantle Port, a shift to an outer harbour in Cockburn Sound is a question of when, not if, according to proponents.

The long-running takeover battle for Australian rail and ports operator Asciano is set to intensify after the consortium led by QUBE Holdings improved on its offer price.

Transport and logistics business McAleese Group has flagged an impairment of up to $55 million in its half-year accounts, while remaining quiet on speculation of a recapitalisation plan.

The long-running takeover battle for Australian ports and rail operator Asciano will continue after the competition watchdog delayed its decision on the rival bids.

Western Australia started 2016 on the wrong foot with the number of new cars sold in the state already tailing the national average in January.

The state government has again changed its mind on a key election promise, with Transport Minister Dean Nalder saying he is now in favour of an underground heavy rail system for Perth's north-western suburbs.

Uber's ride-sharing service is delivering benefits of more than $80 million to Australian consumers as users flock to the new and cheaper travel service.

The new chief executive of Western Australia’s oldest company, and one of the state’s biggest trucking and logistics operators, believes there are growth opportunities across most parts of the business despite the downturn in mining and resources.

The state’s trucking and logistics sector’s consolidation has continued after a busy 2015.

A consortium led by logistics group QUBE Holdings has made a binding takeover proposal for rail and ports operator Asciano, hoping to trump a rival offer from a group led by Canadian predator Brookfield Infrastructure.

The state government plans to appeal last month’s shock Supreme Court ruling that overturned approval of the Roe 8 highway project, while also announcing it intends to proceed with a new environmental review of the project.

Perth Airport has welcomed news that Emirates will be adding a second daily flight between Dubai and Perth later this year.

The federal government will spend $8.5 million to change the traffic lines on all Mitchell and Kwinana freeway on-ramps in an effort to improve traffic merging and remove the stigma widely associated with Perth drivers.

Stephen Pollard reckons there aren’t many industries where uniforms come in size 5XL, but the chief executive of contracting and materials company All Earth Group, who spends his days surrounded by big equipment and a workforce of big blokes, is on a mission to prove less is more.

The cities may be on the opposite sides of the globe, but it seems like Perth and Houston are a lot closer these days.

Austal chief executive Andrew Bellamy is quitting after five years in charge of the Henderson-based shipbuilder.

Mining services company Ausdrill has announced plans to sell its underperforming DT HiLoad truck tray manufacturing business, and is in discussions with several interested parties.

Geraldton company Bhagwan Marine is set to expand its presence in northern Australia after striking an agreement to purchase a fleet of vessels for $25 million; a third of the price the previous owner paid just three years ago.

Shipbuilder Austal has won a $US51.7 million ($A71.8 million) contract to provide upgrade services to the company’s biggest customer, the US Navy.

The competition watchdog is seeking market feedback after a fresh undertaking by Canada's Brookfield Infrastructure in its takeover battle for ports and rail operator Asciano, which includes the divestment of its bulk rail operations in Western Australia.

As Western Australia moves to follow NSW in legalising Uber, the taxi industry says the devil will be in the detail of the proposed reforms.

A subsidiary of Thrifty WA has won a two-year contract to supply 37 light vehicles to gold miner Silver Lake Resources.

Qantas shareholders could be set for another windfall after the airline revealed it is on track for a record full-year profit, just two years after its biggest ever loss.

Austal has won a $63 million contract to build two patrol boats for the Australian Department of Defence, with the terms of the deal signed with National Australia Bank including a buy-back clause.

An independent expert can't say yet which of the two takeover proposals for rail and ports operator Asciano is better.

Shares in shipbuilder Austal plummeted 25 per cent today on news that problems at its US operations could shave up to 2 per cent off its profit margin there.

Passengers have fled from a burning bus during morning peak hour traffic in Alexander Heights, with the vehicle completely destroyed in the blaze.

Kewdale company Goldstar Transport has struck a deal to buy the major assets of MJ & CM West Transport Services, nine months after another Pilbara-focused transport business changed hands.