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Australia to finally axe paper incoming passenger cards

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July 13, 2026
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The federal government and Qantas will expand the current pilot program for the digital Australia Travel Declaration (ATD) to cities including Perth and Adelaide by the end of this year, before phasing the ATD in across “all international airports and …

PD Ports announces changes at the helm

Simon Walton
July 11, 2026
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Paul Foreman will become chief executive of PD Ports on 1 September, succeeding Frans Calje, who is stepping down after almost ten years in the role and more than 18 years with the company.

Wallace & Gromit model railway additions celebrate anniversary

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July 11, 2026
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Special Wallace & Gromit wagons are to be released to celebrate Aardman’s 50th Anniversary

Major renovation work means closure of Rhine railway corridor

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July 10, 2026
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The launch of a major renovation of the right bank Rhine railway line between Troisdorf and Wiesbaden, in Germany, will bring rail traffic in both…

Spanish rail freight improves its performance ever so slightly in 2025

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July 10, 2026
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Spain noted a tiny improvement in the performance of rail freight in 2025. The sector’s market share grew to 3.47%, up from 3.33% in 2024.…

Airservices rolls out new Brisbane noise plan

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July 10, 2026
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Developed following “extensive consultation with community and industry throughout July and August 2025”, Airservices says the new plan will reduce noise impacts from the airport for around 140,000 people.

Hobart Airport opens new arrivals area

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July 10, 2026
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The completed arrivals area features a new U-shaped baggage claim carousel, as well as a Tasmania-designed outdoor forecourt. According to Hobart Airport CEO Norris Carter, the airport’s terminal expansion is now two-thirds complete, with new departure…

Army uses AI-enabled recon drones in Exercise Southern Jackaroo

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July 10, 2026
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The Quantum Systems Vector AI was used to “identify targets in depth and enable drone and artillery strikes on enemy positions”, according to Defence, which says it can provide real-time environment mapping and AI-enhanced object tracking and detection…

Rail traffic growth broadens across the US

Simon Walton
July 10, 2026
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Freight rail traffic in the United States continued to strengthen during the second quarter of 2026, with both carload and intermodal volumes extending a sustained…

Rail traffic growth broadens across the US

Simon Walton
July 10, 2026
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Freight rail traffic in the United States continued to strengthen during the second quarter of 2026, with both carload and intermodal volumes extending a sustained…