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Toll Provides Customised<br />
Equipment to Ford Australia<br />
24<br />
TODAY<br />
<strong>Train</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong> <strong>Whistles</strong><br />
<strong>Blow</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Last</strong> <strong>Time</strong><br />
<strong>PA</strong><strong>GE</strong><br />
Inaugural Toll Logistics (Asia)<br />
Golf Challenge 2008<br />
JUNE – AUGUST 2008
02 03<br />
MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REPORT<br />
Paul Little – Managing Director<br />
Second Step<br />
IN 2001, <strong>TOLL</strong> DEVELOPED THE GROUND<br />
BREAKING AND HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL<br />
SECOND STEP – A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO<br />
OFFER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR<br />
PEOPLE WHO, AS A RESULT OF PREVIOUS<br />
DRUG AND INCARCERATION ISSUES, FIND<br />
IT DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN OR RETAIN<br />
SUITABLE EMPLOYMENT.<br />
Toll have employed over 140 people through<br />
<strong>the</strong> program <strong>and</strong> many have gone on to be<br />
outst<strong>and</strong>ing loyal employees.<br />
Our core belief is that anyone could be in<br />
this situation. These people have tripped up,<br />
made a mistake, <strong>the</strong>y’ve paid <strong>for</strong> that, <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong>y’re desperate to get <strong>the</strong>ir lives back in<br />
order. A job is crucial to long term recovery,<br />
but many struggle to get back into <strong>the</strong><br />
work<strong>for</strong>ce <strong>and</strong> find an underst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
employer.<br />
Invariably drug addicts have alienated<br />
<strong>the</strong>mselves from <strong>the</strong>ir friends, certainly from<br />
employment <strong>and</strong> quite often family. They are<br />
out <strong>the</strong>re with a willingness to continue <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
recovery, but without <strong>the</strong> opportunity <strong>and</strong><br />
support.<br />
Toll’s Second Step program provides a period<br />
of supported employment <strong>and</strong> aims to help<br />
people to:<br />
replace <strong>the</strong>ir previous lifestyle with a<br />
safer <strong>and</strong> more constructive one;<br />
re-establish <strong>the</strong>mselves within <strong>the</strong><br />
working world;<br />
develop strategies <strong>for</strong> coping with<br />
difficulties in daily life;<br />
establish a lifestyle <strong>and</strong> work habit that<br />
will help <strong>the</strong>m avoid resuming previous<br />
self destructive behaviours; <strong>and</strong><br />
move on to <strong>the</strong> next stage of <strong>the</strong>ir life with<br />
skills, experience <strong>and</strong> a solid reference <strong>for</strong><br />
future employment.<br />
As long as participants commit to remain<br />
drug free, <strong>and</strong> agree to weekly testing, <strong>the</strong>y<br />
are offered a suitable position <strong>for</strong> 12 months.<br />
Toll matches <strong>the</strong>m with a mentor or a work<br />
place buddy <strong>and</strong> provides assistance like<br />
time off to attend counselling or court cases.<br />
C<strong>and</strong>idates are recommended to Second<br />
Step by a variety of partner programs. These<br />
partner programs have worked with <strong>the</strong>m<br />
prior to placement <strong>and</strong> continue to provide<br />
support <strong>and</strong> counselling throughout <strong>the</strong><br />
period of employment.<br />
Ninety-five percent of <strong>the</strong> people who enter<br />
<strong>the</strong> program complete it <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> majority stay<br />
with <strong>the</strong> company. They really do appreciate<br />
<strong>the</strong> chance <strong>the</strong>y have been given <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>y<br />
have become outst<strong>and</strong>ing employees.<br />
We’ve had marriages, we’ve had babies,<br />
we’ve had people returning to university,<br />
we’ve had a whole raft of people excelling in<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir lives – <strong>and</strong> that’s tremendously<br />
rewarding.<br />
One of <strong>the</strong> common <strong>the</strong>mes we see is that<br />
governments struggle to support <strong>the</strong>se sorts<br />
of programs as aggressively as we think <strong>the</strong>y<br />
should, <strong>and</strong> so business is well placed to step<br />
up to <strong>the</strong> plate.<br />
The ABC’s 7.30 Report ran a feature on <strong>the</strong><br />
Second Step program which received an<br />
overwhelmingly positive response from <strong>the</strong><br />
community, organisations <strong>and</strong> corporates.<br />
You can view <strong>the</strong> television feature <strong>and</strong><br />
transcript from <strong>the</strong> home page of our website<br />
at www.tollgroup.com – <strong>the</strong>n click on Toll<br />
Community – The Second Step Program.<br />
In addition, Second Step has benefited Toll in<br />
unexpected ways <strong>and</strong> now we plan to exp<strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> program nationally <strong>and</strong> internationally<br />
<strong>and</strong> that includes assisting o<strong>the</strong>r corporates<br />
who are interested in potentially following<br />
suit.<br />
We will be hosting a couple of luncheons <strong>for</strong><br />
our major customers <strong>and</strong> suppliers in late<br />
July to share our experience <strong>and</strong> offer <strong>the</strong><br />
opportunity to consider how o<strong>the</strong>r businesses<br />
can profit from taking a step in a different<br />
direction.<br />
EXTRACT FROM ABC 7.30 REPORT<br />
24 MARCH 2008<br />
REPORTER: NATASHA JOHNSON<br />
Reporter: At 4.00 am on a cold winter’s day<br />
18 months ago, recovering drug addict<br />
Second Step Member set off on an arduous<br />
ride into a new life.<br />
She’d recently been released from jail with<br />
no money, no possessions <strong>and</strong> no one to turn<br />
to, except welfare agencies that gave her<br />
clo<strong>the</strong>s, a bike, <strong>and</strong> a place in a supported<br />
employment program run by Toll Holdings.<br />
Every day <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> next three months, she<br />
spent three hours travelling each way by<br />
bike <strong>and</strong> train, from a boarding house in<br />
Melbourne’s nor<strong>the</strong>rn suburbs to a job<br />
hauling boxes at a warehouse in <strong>the</strong> west.<br />
Second Step Member: Every day I used to<br />
think "What <strong>the</strong> hell am I doing? This sucks,<br />
I hate it, I don’t want to do this," but I kept<br />
going, every day. They offered me something<br />
nobody ever would. They believed that<br />
I could do it. They trusted me, so I promised<br />
<strong>the</strong>m I would do it. So I had to.<br />
Paul Little, Managing Director, Toll Holdings:<br />
It’s that sort of drive that I think makes her<br />
such a wonderful employee today.<br />
Reporter: Be<strong>for</strong>e she l<strong>and</strong>ed in jail, she lived<br />
under this bridge in a drug addled haze. It<br />
was <strong>the</strong> miserable climax of a 15 year<br />
addiction that started with marijuana <strong>and</strong><br />
ended with ice. Her parents were alcoholics,<br />
her childhood was overshadowed by violence<br />
<strong>and</strong> neglect <strong>and</strong> she was sexually abused at<br />
<strong>the</strong> age of nine. Drugs helped ease <strong>the</strong> pain<br />
but led her into stealing, dealing <strong>and</strong><br />
prostitution. But 18 months on, her life has<br />
been trans<strong>for</strong>med. She now gets her highs<br />
jumping out of air planes, <strong>and</strong> has a new<br />
circle of friends <strong>and</strong> delights in <strong>the</strong> basics<br />
most of us take <strong>for</strong> granted.<br />
Second Step Member:<br />
Just <strong>for</strong> you, my friend.<br />
I live in a house; it’s got<br />
furniture inside it. I eat<br />
food, real food. I drive a<br />
car. I have money. Life is<br />
pretty good. I’m liking it.<br />
Reporter: She attributes her success to Toll’s<br />
Second Step program which over <strong>the</strong> past<br />
seven years has employed 132 people with a<br />
drug or criminal history looking <strong>for</strong> a fresh<br />
start.<br />
Ruth Oakden, Chaplain, Toll Holdings:<br />
Sometimes helping someone be work ready is<br />
about ringing <strong>the</strong>m up, when I get up in <strong>the</strong><br />
morning say "Are you out of bed yet? I am". It’s<br />
a short-term getting someone started but it’s<br />
<strong>the</strong> kind of thing that stops someone getting<br />
into <strong>the</strong> work<strong>for</strong>ce <strong>the</strong>mselves. Because if <strong>the</strong>y<br />
miss <strong>the</strong> alarm on <strong>the</strong>ir first day at a new job<br />
<strong>the</strong>y haven’t got <strong>the</strong> supports in place, chances<br />
are <strong>the</strong>re’s not going to be a second day at <strong>the</strong><br />
new job.<br />
Second Step Member: It<br />
gives people like me hope.<br />
Hope that someone will<br />
believe in <strong>the</strong>m. That <strong>the</strong>y<br />
are willing to change. You<br />
can get out, <strong>and</strong> live a<br />
normal life.<br />
MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REPORT<br />
Toll Disclosure Hotline<br />
‘Help Toll, Help You’ Coming Soon<br />
AS A GLOBAL LOGISTICS INDUSTRY LEADER <strong>TOLL</strong> AIMS TO BE A MODEL EMPLOYER FOR<br />
THE MORE THAN 35,000 PEOPLE WHO WORK FOR US AROUND THE WORLD. OUR<br />
CUSTOMERS EXPECT OUR TEAM TO BE THE MOST EFFICIENT AND PROFESSIONAL IN THE<br />
INDUSTRY AND WE ARE DETERMINED TO MEET THAT CHALLEN<strong>GE</strong>.<br />
Toll does not tolerate fraudulent or improper conduct by its<br />
employees or contractors. Importantly, <strong>the</strong> company does<br />
not tolerate reprisals against people who come <strong>for</strong>ward to<br />
disclose improper conduct.<br />
The Toll Disclosure Hotline is being implemented to fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />
enhance <strong>the</strong> reporting of fraud <strong>and</strong> improper conduct <strong>and</strong><br />
to complement <strong>the</strong> Toll Code of Practice.<br />
KEY POINTS<br />
Toll Disclosure Hotline is being introduced in Australia.<br />
Callers can remain anonymous or ask <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir identity<br />
to be protected (<strong>the</strong> law does not allow <strong>the</strong> sharing of<br />
contact in<strong>for</strong>mation under <strong>the</strong>se circumstances).<br />
Callers cannot be victimised <strong>and</strong> reprisals will not be<br />
tolerated.<br />
In<strong>for</strong>mation will be professionally investigated.<br />
The Board of Toll will receive reports of fraud <strong>and</strong><br />
improper conduct <strong>and</strong> ensure appropriate action is<br />
taken.<br />
The Hotline provides an impartial process <strong>for</strong> employees (including subcontractors <strong>and</strong> agents)<br />
to report fraud <strong>and</strong> improper conduct <strong>and</strong> to allow a professional investigation. Given <strong>the</strong><br />
increasing size of Toll, <strong>the</strong> Disclosure Hotline provides reporting of fraud <strong>and</strong> improper conduct<br />
right up to <strong>the</strong> Board.<br />
Employees are encouraged to make disclosures in good faith knowing that <strong>the</strong>y have <strong>the</strong> support<br />
of <strong>the</strong> company to protect <strong>the</strong>m against victimisation, harassment, or discriminatory treatment.<br />
All disclosures will be investigated by <strong>the</strong> company to ensure appropriate action is taken where<br />
necessary. The Hotline does not remove responsibility of business units to manage instances of<br />
misconduct.<br />
Toll has also developed a Disclosure Protection Policy which will be made available to every<br />
employee, <strong>and</strong> fur<strong>the</strong>r details <strong>the</strong> types of serious misconduct that should be reported. This<br />
policy is designed to complement <strong>the</strong> normal channels <strong>for</strong> reporting any workplace issues to an<br />
employee’s immediate supervisor, business unit General Manager or HR Manager.<br />
The Toll Disclosure Hotline will be available across all states <strong>and</strong> territories of Australia. Please refer<br />
to <strong>the</strong> Toll Intranet under ‘Toll Disclosure Hotline’ <strong>for</strong> more in<strong>for</strong>mation on how you can access <strong>the</strong><br />
Hotline service <strong>and</strong> view a copy of <strong>the</strong> Disclosure Protection Policy when it becomes available.<br />
The implementation of <strong>the</strong> Toll Disclosure Hotline complements <strong>the</strong> Company’s commitment to a<br />
strong culture of corporate compliance <strong>and</strong> ethical behaviour.<br />
If you have any questions on <strong>the</strong> Toll Disclosure Hotline service or Disclosure Protection<br />
Policy, please contact:<br />
Richard Wilson Bernard McInerney<br />
General Manager Company Secretary<br />
Business Assurance <strong>and</strong> Internal Audit PHONE +61 3 9694 2843<br />
PHONE +61 3 9694 2878<br />
Letter to Employees follows on <strong>the</strong> next page.<br />
<strong>TOLL</strong> TODAY JUNE – AUGUST 2008
04<br />
MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REPORT<br />
Toll Disclosure Hotline<br />
Letter to Employees<br />
Dear Colleague<br />
In view of our company’s commitment to strong corporate governance, we are eager to<br />
maintain a culture in which employees are keen to engage <strong>and</strong> participate <strong>and</strong> in which<br />
workplace misconduct is identified <strong>and</strong> reported.<br />
To fur<strong>the</strong>r assist us in achieving this aim, <strong>and</strong> make it easier <strong>for</strong> employees to report<br />
misconduct, we are introducing an employee Disclosure Hotline service, <strong>for</strong> Toll.<br />
The Toll Disclosure Hotline is an independent <strong>and</strong> confidential, telephone, email, intranet, fax<br />
<strong>and</strong> mail service that provides a central channel <strong>for</strong> employees to report improper conduct in<br />
<strong>the</strong> workplace, like:<br />
<strong>the</strong>ft<br />
fraud<br />
improper conduct or o<strong>the</strong>r unethical behaviour.<br />
We want you to feel confident that you can report workplace fraud <strong>and</strong> improper conduct<br />
without fear of retribution or reprisal. To guarantee <strong>the</strong> Hotline’s independence, an external<br />
provider, Deloitte, is responsible <strong>for</strong> operating <strong>the</strong> Toll Disclosure Hotline service. When an<br />
employee makes a call to <strong>the</strong> Disclosure Hotline <strong>the</strong>y will be provided with a unique caller<br />
identification number. This number is <strong>the</strong> sole identifier of <strong>the</strong> call <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation provided<br />
in relation to that call. The call management system does not record <strong>the</strong> callers originating<br />
phone number.<br />
Any call that you make to <strong>the</strong> Disclosure Hotline service will be dealt with by operators who are<br />
trained to ga<strong>the</strong>r <strong>and</strong> record sensitive in<strong>for</strong>mation from employees <strong>and</strong> stakeholders. A Deloitte<br />
Forensic Investigator will prepare a report based on <strong>the</strong> conduct disclosed <strong>and</strong> send this<br />
to Toll’s Disclosure Co-ordinator, located in <strong>the</strong> corporate office, who will <strong>the</strong>n decide how to<br />
fur<strong>the</strong>r investigate <strong>the</strong> matter.<br />
We are strongly committed to reducing <strong>and</strong> ideally eliminating workplace fraud <strong>and</strong> improper<br />
conduct. Consequently, we encourage you to use this service to report any fraud<br />
or improper conduct that you encounter in <strong>the</strong> workplace. I cannot emphasise enough that <strong>the</strong><br />
success of <strong>the</strong> Toll Disclosure Hotline will rely upon <strong>the</strong> support of all Toll employees <strong>and</strong><br />
subcontractors.<br />
There will be a number of ways available to report workplace fraud <strong>and</strong> improper conduct.<br />
These include:<br />
Calling <strong>the</strong> Toll Disclosure Hotline – available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.<br />
Emailing along with a direct reporting procedure accessible via a secure Toll Disclosure<br />
Hotline Intranet site.<br />
Mailing or Faxing.<br />
The above contact details will be available soon. In <strong>the</strong> meantime, you can access fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />
in<strong>for</strong>mation about this service by clicking on <strong>the</strong> Disclosure Hotline link from <strong>the</strong> Toll Intranet<br />
Home Page.<br />
Yours sincerely<br />
<strong>TOLL</strong> HOLDINGS LIMITED<br />
<strong>PA</strong>UL LITTLE<br />
Managing Director<br />
Consolidation<br />
GLUCK FORWARDING<br />
On 30 May, Toll acquired Gluck Forwarding –<br />
an Australian freight <strong>for</strong>warding agent,<br />
customs brokerage <strong>and</strong> clearance provider<br />
to Australian importers <strong>and</strong> exporters of<br />
ocean <strong>and</strong> air freight. Shipments between<br />
Australia <strong>and</strong> Asia represent more than<br />
75 percent of shipments h<strong>and</strong>led, with <strong>the</strong><br />
balance including shipments between<br />
Australia <strong>and</strong> North America <strong>and</strong> Europe.<br />
The Gluck service offer is particularly<br />
complementary to Toll’s existing capabilities<br />
<strong>and</strong> services in Australia <strong>and</strong> Asia <strong>and</strong> is an<br />
exciting addition to our cross-border<br />
capability. The business has a very strong<br />
team <strong>and</strong> an excellent network in line with<br />
our global <strong>for</strong>warding business model. Gluck<br />
Forwarding will be integrated within <strong>the</strong><br />
Australian operation of Toll Global Forwarding<br />
(TGF) <strong>and</strong> its <strong>for</strong>mer owners Mark Kellett <strong>and</strong><br />
Brendan Moloney, as well as o<strong>the</strong>r members<br />
of <strong>the</strong> Gluck senior management team will<br />
assume senior management positions<br />
within TGF.<br />
UNITED CARRIERS<br />
On 7 May, Toll signed a conditional purchase<br />
agreement to acquire United Carriers – a<br />
New Zeal<strong>and</strong> Northl<strong>and</strong> trucking company<br />
with an annual turnover of NZ$50 million,<br />
360 employees <strong>and</strong> 220 trucks.<br />
The highly complementary business will add<br />
significant value to Toll’s inter-modal road<br />
<strong>and</strong> rail business, <strong>and</strong> exp<strong>and</strong> our existing<br />
businesses in New Zeal<strong>and</strong> into Northl<strong>and</strong><br />
where our presence was previously limited.<br />
COURIER AUSTRALIA<br />
On 30 April, Toll acquired Courier Australia –<br />
a courier <strong>and</strong> express transport <strong>and</strong> logistics<br />
company, based in Western Australia –<br />
boosting Toll’s presence <strong>and</strong> scale in <strong>the</strong><br />
courier <strong>and</strong> express business segment.<br />
Courier Australia was established in 1959<br />
<strong>and</strong> employs over 600 people including<br />
independent contractors.<br />
On behalf of <strong>the</strong><br />
Toll <strong>Group</strong>, we welcome<br />
all new businesses<br />
<strong>and</strong> employees to <strong>the</strong><br />
Toll family.<br />
A Message to <strong>the</strong> Staff<br />
of Toll NZ<br />
ON MAY 5 <strong>TOLL</strong> HOLDINGS ANNOUNCED<br />
THE SALE OF ITS NEW ZEALAND RAIL<br />
AND FERRY OPERATIONS TO THE NEW<br />
ZEALAND GOVERNMENT. THE SALE<br />
INCLUDES <strong>TOLL</strong> RAIL, INTERISLANDER,<br />
HILLSIDE ENGINEERING, TRANZ METRO<br />
AND TRANZ SCENIC WITH SETTLEMENT ON<br />
30 JUNE 2008. ALL OTHER <strong>TOLL</strong> OPERATIONS<br />
IN NEW ZEALAND INCLUDING <strong>TOLL</strong><br />
TRANZLINK, <strong>TOLL</strong> LOGISTICS, <strong>TOLL</strong> PRIORITY<br />
AND <strong>TOLL</strong> GLOBAL FORWARDING WILL<br />
CONTINUE TO BE OWNED AND OPERATED<br />
BY THE <strong>TOLL</strong> GROUP.<br />
It is now nearly five years since Toll became<br />
<strong>the</strong> majority shareholder in <strong>the</strong> company that<br />
was <strong>the</strong>n known as TranzRail. We completed<br />
a full takeover in 2007 after a lengthy st<strong>and</strong> off<br />
with a US investor.<br />
It has been an incredible journey since we<br />
arrived in October 2003. At that time <strong>the</strong><br />
company was close to insolvent <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>re<br />
were mixed views from many of <strong>the</strong> staff<br />
about what <strong>the</strong> future held. I can still recall<br />
going to some of my first site meetings, <strong>the</strong><br />
issues that were raised, <strong>the</strong> comments about<br />
how you had heard it all be<strong>for</strong>e, <strong>and</strong> many<br />
of you could see no reason to believe that<br />
"<strong>the</strong>se people from across <strong>the</strong> ditch<br />
(Australians)" were going to be any different.<br />
It only seems like yesterday.<br />
From that precarious start I believe we<br />
(<strong>and</strong> I mean all of us), as Toll New Zeal<strong>and</strong><br />
have made a difference across all business<br />
units, a significant difference. We have been<br />
able to achieve long-term contracts with key<br />
customers who in <strong>the</strong> past had felt alienated<br />
<strong>and</strong> were very unsupportive of <strong>the</strong> old <strong>and</strong><br />
subsequently <strong>the</strong> new business. Instead<br />
of criticism coming from our customers,<br />
slowly we were able to turn things around<br />
<strong>and</strong> gain <strong>the</strong>ir support.<br />
Respected business leaders, including Solid<br />
Energy CEO Don Elder (one of our biggest<br />
customers) openly criticised <strong>the</strong> per<strong>for</strong>mance<br />
of rail. More latterly we have been openly<br />
thanked <strong>for</strong> our improved efficiencies <strong>and</strong><br />
per<strong>for</strong>mance. We have been able to improve<br />
capacity, per<strong>for</strong>mance <strong>and</strong> reliability across<br />
all sectors of <strong>the</strong> business <strong>and</strong> in doing so we<br />
have returned <strong>the</strong> business to a viable state.<br />
Along <strong>the</strong> way we have achieved many<br />
notable things <strong>and</strong> Hillside Engineering is a<br />
case in point. Prior to Toll taking over in 2003<br />
<strong>the</strong>y were on <strong>the</strong> verge of closure. In <strong>the</strong> four<br />
<strong>and</strong> a half years since, we have seen staff<br />
numbers double <strong>and</strong> recent long-term<br />
contracts gained ensure <strong>the</strong> future <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Dunedin operation is bright. Toll Rail winning<br />
an EECA Energywise Award <strong>for</strong> fuel saving<br />
initiatives, record numbers travelling on <strong>the</strong><br />
Tranz Alpine, major improvements to <strong>the</strong><br />
Interisl<strong>and</strong>er ferry fleet, HR Corporate winning<br />
a national award, Toll Tranzlink’s technology<br />
award, major improvements in rail safety<br />
awareness <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> establishment of <strong>the</strong> Chris<br />
Cairns Foundation are but just a few.<br />
However, without doubt <strong>the</strong> biggest highlight<br />
<strong>for</strong> me has been <strong>the</strong> dramatic change in <strong>the</strong><br />
culture of our staff. The negativeness has<br />
gone, <strong>the</strong> ‘can do’ attitude is alive <strong>and</strong> well<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> pride in <strong>the</strong> uni<strong>for</strong>m is so evident. All<br />
of this is a result of <strong>the</strong> commitment that you,<br />
our fantastic staff, have given.<br />
As many of you would have heard on my<br />
recent site visits to update you on <strong>the</strong> sale,<br />
<strong>the</strong> sale has been one of <strong>the</strong> most difficult<br />
times in my working life. I have been incredibly<br />
humbled by <strong>the</strong> words, emails, letters <strong>and</strong><br />
calls I have personally received since <strong>the</strong> sale<br />
was announced. In my heart I didn’t want it to<br />
happen but we knew it was <strong>the</strong> only outcome<br />
that would sure up <strong>the</strong> future <strong>for</strong> our staff <strong>and</strong><br />
stakeholders.<br />
There was no doubt we all wanted clarity on<br />
<strong>the</strong> way <strong>for</strong>ward <strong>and</strong> this has now been<br />
achieved. So it’s with incredibly mixed<br />
emotions that we bid farewell to all those Toll<br />
employees who will transfer over to <strong>the</strong> new,<br />
Crown entity at <strong>the</strong> end of June. A new era<br />
will begin from July 1.<br />
As part of <strong>the</strong> sale transition agreement,<br />
I will be remaining with <strong>the</strong> new business,<br />
along with Grant Devonport our CFO, GGM<br />
Toll Rail Joe Garbellini <strong>and</strong> General Counsel<br />
Greg Steele. We will be seconded to <strong>the</strong><br />
FEATURE<br />
<strong>Train</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong> <strong>Whistles</strong> <strong>Blow</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Last</strong> <strong>Time</strong> Under<br />
<strong>the</strong> Toll Banner<br />
Government to assist with a smooth transition<br />
to <strong>the</strong> new owner. It will be an exciting time,<br />
as plans <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> future can be made with some<br />
clarity <strong>and</strong> we can all be part of <strong>the</strong><br />
resurrection of rail in New Zeal<strong>and</strong>.<br />
To our staff in <strong>the</strong> remaining Toll businesses,<br />
I think <strong>the</strong> way is now open <strong>for</strong> you also.<br />
Clarity now exists <strong>for</strong> your operations <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
acquisition of United Carriers can be no<br />
clearer indication of what lies ahead.<br />
In closing, may I extend to all of you my<br />
sincere thanks <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> fantastic contribution<br />
you have all made to our business in New<br />
Zeal<strong>and</strong>. I am very proud of our achievements<br />
over <strong>the</strong> last four <strong>and</strong> a half years <strong>and</strong> you all<br />
should be too. I do believe though that <strong>the</strong> job<br />
is not finished. Regardless of <strong>the</strong> colour of our<br />
uni<strong>for</strong>ms, we have an obligation to <strong>the</strong> country<br />
<strong>and</strong> ourselves to finish <strong>the</strong> job, <strong>and</strong> with that<br />
in mind I wish you health <strong>and</strong> happiness <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> future as we all move <strong>for</strong>ward making <strong>the</strong><br />
transport <strong>and</strong> logistics industry in this country<br />
better <strong>and</strong> better.<br />
Thank you <strong>and</strong> regards<br />
David Jackson, CEO Toll NZ<br />
On behalf of <strong>the</strong> Toll <strong>Group</strong>, we sincerely wish<br />
<strong>the</strong> team <strong>the</strong> very best.<br />
In May 2004, seven months after <strong>the</strong> acquisition of<br />
Tranz Rail, a new company was unveiled called Toll<br />
NZ Limited with a new management team, structure,<br />
identity <strong>and</strong> attitude lead by CEO David Jackson.<br />
Today, we thank <strong>the</strong> team <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir commitment <strong>and</strong><br />
outst<strong>and</strong>ing ef<strong>for</strong>t <strong>and</strong> farewell <strong>and</strong> wish <strong>the</strong>m all <strong>the</strong><br />
success in <strong>the</strong> future.<br />
As part of <strong>the</strong> sale transition agreement, CEO<br />
David Jackson (front row, fourth from <strong>the</strong> left), CFO<br />
Grant Devonport (not pictured), General Counsel<br />
Greg Steele <strong>and</strong> <strong>Group</strong> General Manager Toll Rail<br />
Joe Garbellini (back row second <strong>and</strong> third from left<br />
respectively) will be seconded to <strong>the</strong> Government to<br />
assist with a smooth transition to <strong>the</strong> new owner.<br />
05<br />
<strong>TOLL</strong> TODAY JUNE – AUGUST 2008
06<br />
CORPORATE<br />
Toll Safety Conference<br />
Ken Gaunt presenting <strong>the</strong> OH&S<br />
Strategy Direction.<br />
THE <strong>TOLL</strong> RISK MANA<strong>GE</strong>MENT<br />
CONFERENCE WAS HELD<br />
RECENTLY IN MELBOURNE WITH<br />
SOME 55 <strong>TOLL</strong> <strong>PA</strong>RTICI<strong>PA</strong>NTS<br />
FROM AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND<br />
AND ASIA.<br />
The purpose of <strong>the</strong> conference was<br />
to help improve safety across <strong>the</strong><br />
Toll <strong>Group</strong> by sharing ideas <strong>and</strong> continue ef<strong>for</strong>ts in developing a<br />
consistent approach to safety across Toll.<br />
The conference was opened by Toll <strong>Group</strong> Managing Director Paul<br />
Little who presented <strong>the</strong> first Managing Director’s Award to Toll<br />
AutoLogistics <strong>and</strong> introduced Toll Safe as an approach to fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />
improve safety throughout <strong>the</strong> <strong>Group</strong>.<br />
Presentations were made by Toll CFO Neil Chatfield, Corporate Risk,<br />
business units from Australia <strong>and</strong> New Zeal<strong>and</strong> plus external speakers<br />
from BlueScope Steel <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r specialists. As important as <strong>the</strong><br />
presentations were, it was <strong>the</strong> many syndicate discussions <strong>and</strong><br />
feedback sessions which took great advantage of sharing knowledge of<br />
<strong>the</strong> different levels of experience of <strong>the</strong> Risk Managers attending <strong>and</strong> to<br />
develop specific safety action plans <strong>and</strong> make use of <strong>the</strong> ideas. It also<br />
established a helpful network of Risk Managers across <strong>the</strong> Toll <strong>Group</strong>.<br />
Following an introduction presentation by Ken Gaunt on <strong>the</strong> Safety<br />
strategy of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Group</strong>, highlights of <strong>the</strong> business presentations were:<br />
Paul Anderson from Toll NZ outlining how <strong>the</strong>y improved <strong>the</strong> safety<br />
culture in <strong>the</strong>ir rail, road <strong>and</strong> ferry business through a focus on<br />
training, hazard management plus a health <strong>and</strong> wellbeing program.<br />
Don Mead from in2store also talked about raising safety awareness<br />
with programs to better involve all employees.<br />
Peter Howard provided an update on <strong>the</strong> transport of dangerous<br />
goods.<br />
The ‘Chain of Responsibility’ was explained by Phil Crook <strong>and</strong><br />
Kim Patrick.<br />
Peter McCormack from Virgin Blue Australia outlined <strong>the</strong> challenges<br />
of manual h<strong>and</strong>ling of luggage.<br />
Bob Lovf from Toll AutoLogistics outlined <strong>the</strong>ir extensive design<br />
improvements to <strong>the</strong>ir trailer designs <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r technical<br />
improvements, plus fatigue management techniques, particularly<br />
<strong>for</strong> long distance drivers.<br />
Veronica Cooper from Toll Personnel talked about <strong>the</strong> value of careful<br />
recruitment <strong>and</strong> training plus <strong>the</strong> benefit to employees of good injury<br />
management.<br />
Phillip O’Connell from Toll Rail (NZ) talked about <strong>the</strong> specific safety<br />
challenges in <strong>the</strong> rail business <strong>and</strong> how <strong>the</strong>y apply <strong>the</strong>ir rail safety<br />
management system.<br />
Mary Vespa from SPD talked about <strong>the</strong> details of <strong>the</strong> successful SPD<br />
safety strategy <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> establishment of a team to convert existing<br />
processes to make better use of <strong>the</strong> new National Safety Audit Tool<br />
being introduced in Australian industry.<br />
Fiona King, Peter McCormack, Allyson Sullivan, Mauro Madrigale,<br />
Phillip O’Connell <strong>and</strong> Paul Rosbrook.<br />
Ang Huay Boon, Bill Ebdon, Peter Howard, Amy Goodwin, Don Mead,<br />
David Bushell <strong>and</strong> Melanie Wainwright.<br />
O<strong>the</strong>r important presentations included: Pierre Lauwers introduced<br />
<strong>the</strong> Environmental Risk Management Program. Melanie Wainwright,<br />
Toll IT RISC system; Paul Peters, Toll Insurance Program; Adam Martin,<br />
controlling legal risks; Joseph Chung-Voon, Justin Crowley, Phil James,<br />
Mauro Madrigale <strong>and</strong> Vaska Ristevska regarding injury management;<br />
Kim Patrick <strong>and</strong> David Knowles led syndicate discussions on safety<br />
issues.<br />
External guest speakers who also presented were, David Porteous<br />
of BlueScope Steel who spoke from a customer perspective about<br />
identifying <strong>and</strong> controlling significant risk <strong>and</strong> continual improvements<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> importance of training employees to work safely. Liz Puddy<br />
of LP Consulting outlined <strong>the</strong> benefits of planning crisis management.<br />
Peter Hobart <strong>the</strong> CEO of EDN’s (Enterprise Development Network)<br />
talked about <strong>the</strong> benefits of encouraging a safety culture within an<br />
organisation. Haydn Hewitt <strong>and</strong> Daryl Megna from AON presented <strong>the</strong><br />
benefits of risk profiling.<br />
An enlightening presentation was made by Belinda Jacobson from <strong>the</strong><br />
Amy Gillett Foundation about cycling <strong>and</strong> road safety. The consensus<br />
of <strong>the</strong> conference was to make better use of <strong>the</strong> numerous safety<br />
initiatives <strong>and</strong> materials developed within Toll <strong>for</strong> use by all businesses<br />
<strong>and</strong> to fur<strong>the</strong>r develop consistent safety procedures such as a safety<br />
audit criteria. This also applies to <strong>the</strong> development of safety training<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> establishment of workshops to address key safety issues as<br />
<strong>the</strong>y arise.<br />
Chua Eng Chai, Mary Vespa, Pierre Lauwers, Ian Hancock, Marie Scotson,<br />
Joseph Chung-Voon, Stephanie Tan <strong>and</strong> Victor Tan.<br />
Greg Allen, Veronica Cooper, Soh Guan Seng, Kane Pitman, Paul Anderson <strong>and</strong><br />
Vaska Ristevska.<br />
Joel Benfold, Phil James, Peter Dronsky, Andrew Lim, Peter Dwyer, Neil Salvador<br />
<strong>and</strong> John Simic.<br />
Lee Smith, Andrew Schreck, Narelle Alex, Jeanette Bekhazi, Conor Healy,<br />
Phil Crook, Justin Crowley <strong>and</strong> LaiKuen Ng.<br />
Managing Director’s Safety Award<br />
THE NEW INNOVATIVE CAR CARRIER TRAILERS THAT REDUCE<br />
THE RISK OF MANUAL HANDLING AND FALL ACCIDENTS WAS<br />
ONE OF MANY SAFETY INITIATIVES IMPLEMENTED BY <strong>TOLL</strong><br />
AUTOLOGISTICS LEADING TO THEIR AWARD WIN.<br />
At <strong>the</strong> recent Toll Risk Management Conference Paul Little presented<br />
<strong>the</strong> first ‘Toll Managing Director’s Award’ <strong>for</strong> ‘OH&S Management<br />
Initiatives <strong>and</strong> Safety Achievements’ to Toll AutoLogistics General<br />
Manager Barry Clark.<br />
Congratulations to Barry <strong>and</strong> his team at Toll AutoLogistics as this<br />
was in recognition of <strong>the</strong>ir improvements in safety <strong>and</strong> reduction in<br />
work injuries to Toll employees through a focus on safety practices,<br />
such as driving hours <strong>and</strong> very significant <strong>and</strong> innovative engineering<br />
improvements including new car carrier trailers to reduce <strong>the</strong> risk<br />
of manual h<strong>and</strong>ling <strong>and</strong> fall accidents.<br />
Toll AutoLogistics had strong competition to win <strong>the</strong> award from<br />
Superannuation News<br />
Consolidation of Superannuation Funds<br />
NO MATTER WHAT SUPER FUND YOU ARE A MEMBER OF WITH<br />
YOUR EMPLOYMENT WITH THE <strong>TOLL</strong> GROUP YOU MAY BE ONE<br />
OF THOSE EMPLOYEES THAT HAS MULTIPLE FUNDS.<br />
How many o<strong>the</strong>r Super Funds do you have?<br />
There are over 25 million super accounts held by 9 million workers!<br />
Having one Super Fund means:<br />
One set of fees.<br />
One statement of your benefit.<br />
One investment strategy but usually with multiple investment<br />
options to choose from.<br />
Is <strong>the</strong>re anything you should check be<strong>for</strong>e any action is taken?<br />
Check exit fees on Super funds be<strong>for</strong>e rolling over.<br />
Review benefits held in your funds such as insurance.<br />
If unsure seek Financial Advice.<br />
How do you rollover from your Super Fund?<br />
Obtain a rollover Super Transfer Service <strong>for</strong>m from your preferred<br />
Toll fund.<br />
Complete one <strong>for</strong>m <strong>for</strong> each super account.<br />
Return <strong>for</strong>m to your Super Fund to action transfer of benefit.<br />
CORPORATE<br />
six o<strong>the</strong>r businesses from Australia <strong>and</strong> New Zeal<strong>and</strong> improving <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
injury frequency rate in excess of 60 percent <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>rs who have<br />
maintained a very low injury frequency rate.<br />
The consensus of <strong>the</strong> conference was to make better use of <strong>the</strong><br />
numerous safety initiatives <strong>and</strong> materials developed by various<br />
businesses <strong>for</strong> use by all businesses. In addition, fur<strong>the</strong>r develop<br />
consistent safety procedures with input from all businesses such as<br />
safety audit criteria.<br />
This also applies to <strong>the</strong> development of safety training <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
establishment of workshops to address key safety issues as <strong>the</strong>y<br />
arise.<br />
Below left: The new innovative car carrier trailers that reduce <strong>the</strong> risk of manual<br />
h<strong>and</strong>ling <strong>and</strong> fall accidents was one of many safety initiatives implemented by<br />
Toll AutoLogistics leading to <strong>the</strong>ir award win.<br />
Below right: Toll <strong>Group</strong> Managing Director Paul Little (right) presents <strong>the</strong> award<br />
to Toll AutoLogistics General Manager Barry Clark.<br />
Are you missing any super?<br />
If you lost a winning lotto ticket, would you look <strong>for</strong> it?<br />
If you lost your wallet, would you search <strong>for</strong> it?<br />
Why is your super any different? It’s your money!<br />
Approximately one in every three people have lost Super.<br />
$11.9 billion of lost super accounts are registered with <strong>the</strong> ATO.<br />
How do you search <strong>for</strong> lost super?<br />
Online: www.ato.gov.au<br />
Or Call: 13 28 65<br />
You will need to provide Tax File No (TFN), Name, Date of Birth <strong>and</strong><br />
contact details.<br />
What should you do if you find lost super?<br />
Consider consolidating it into your main super account.<br />
If you have any fur<strong>the</strong>r questions on superannuation you can email:<br />
Cheryl Barbary – Superannuation Manager, Toll <strong>Group</strong><br />
EMAIL cheryl_barbary@toll.com.au<br />
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07<br />
<strong>TOLL</strong> TODAY JUNE – AUGUST 2008
08<br />
ENVIRONMENT<br />
Environment Energy Assessments<br />
<strong>TOLL</strong> IS CURRENTLY UNDERTAKING<br />
ENERGY ASSESSMENTS TO MEET<br />
ENERGY EFFICIENCY OPPORTUNITY<br />
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS. ENERGY<br />
ASSESSMENTS WILL PROVIDE ACCURATE<br />
ENERGY USE AND EQUIVALENT EMISSIONS<br />
DATA SUPPORTING THE REQUIREMENTS<br />
OF BOTH ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMS<br />
AND ARE A CONTINUATION OF <strong>TOLL</strong>’S<br />
COMMITMENT TO MANAGING OUR<br />
ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT.<br />
The assessments focus on <strong>the</strong> high energy<br />
usage areas within Toll <strong>and</strong> require a specific<br />
underst<strong>and</strong>ing of energy distribution in order<br />
to implement savings <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir related costs.<br />
Toll has focused on its highest energy use<br />
areas namely road transport where variations<br />
in energy use are as large as 30 percent<br />
<strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> same vehicle type under different<br />
operating conditions.<br />
Toll IPEC ‘Greening’ <strong>the</strong> Way<br />
TRANSPORT COM<strong>PA</strong>NIES CAN NOW<br />
REDUCE THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL IM<strong>PA</strong>CT<br />
CHEAPLY AND EASILY, THANKS TO <strong>TOLL</strong><br />
IPEC IN WA.<br />
Toll IPEC, in partnership with <strong>the</strong> Department<br />
of Environment <strong>and</strong> Conservation’s (DEC)<br />
CleanRun project, has just completed a world<br />
first trial to reduce emissions in <strong>the</strong> transport<br />
sector through driver behaviour change. The<br />
trial worked with drivers to voluntarily reduce<br />
unnecessary idling.<br />
DEC has designed a program based on <strong>the</strong><br />
trial outcomes that it is now rolling out with<br />
o<strong>the</strong>r transport companies. It is expected<br />
Driver Zoran Milnar shows idle-free signage<br />
on trucks.<br />
The same energy assessment was conducted<br />
on Toll Shippings’ ‘Victorian Reliance’ where<br />
identifying <strong>the</strong> ship’s fuel usage under normal<br />
operating conditions have detected fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />
potential energy saving areas that meet<br />
program compliance.<br />
In our Facilities area, Toll is about to engage<br />
energy consultants to identify site energy use<br />
<strong>and</strong> finally Toll will investigate <strong>the</strong> energy use<br />
requirements of our aircraft having similar<br />
varying conditions as shipping.<br />
All results of energy assessments will be<br />
discussed with specific Business Unit<br />
management representatives aiding in<br />
identifying potential financial savings against<br />
a Return-On-Capital Investment period.<br />
WHY IS REPORTING SO IMPORTANT?<br />
Current environment reporting is evolving to<br />
meet <strong>the</strong> requirements of a National Emission<br />
that future participants will reduce idling<br />
times by an average of three hours per week,<br />
during pick-ups, deliveries <strong>and</strong> while waiting<br />
in line.<br />
Over a year, each 3-tonne truck driver can<br />
save 200 litres (AU$300) worth of diesel<br />
emissions from polluting Perth’s air including<br />
half a tonne of CO2. These amounts increase<br />
significantly in 4 <strong>and</strong> 5-tonne trucks that are<br />
common in commercial fleets.<br />
If a fleet of 80 3-tonne truck drivers were to<br />
reduce idling times by three hours each this<br />
would save almost 16,000 litres (AU$25,000)<br />
worth of diesel emissions <strong>and</strong> 45 tonnes of<br />
CO2 emissions each year. These dollar figures<br />
are based on a diesel price of $1.60 per litre<br />
but prices are steadily on <strong>the</strong> rise.<br />
Toll IPEC WA State<br />
Manager Kenton Muller<br />
is impressed with <strong>the</strong><br />
reductions in fuel<br />
consumption but also<br />
sees a ‘bigger picture’<br />
in terms of <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
benefits of this trial.<br />
Trading Scheme (Carbon Trading). The<br />
scheme will be supported by <strong>the</strong> National<br />
Greenhouse <strong>and</strong> Energy Reporting (N<strong>GE</strong>R)<br />
program, designed to combine our existing<br />
environment programs <strong>and</strong> introduce more<br />
stringent reporting <strong>and</strong> emission management<br />
requirements.<br />
To meet <strong>the</strong>se requirements Toll has<br />
structured environment management around<br />
two specific requirements: ensuring emission<br />
<strong>and</strong> energy use are accurately reported <strong>and</strong><br />
managed effectively.<br />
Toll’s first step utilises <strong>GE</strong>MS (Greenhouse<br />
Emission Management System) providing<br />
emission <strong>and</strong> energy use data per business<br />
unit against <strong>the</strong> relative emission source<br />
whilst providing Toll’s Treasury <strong>and</strong> Tax<br />
department with an emission tracking<br />
capability against a known carbon trading<br />
scheme target or value.<br />
"The most important aspects of this trial are<br />
<strong>the</strong> environmental <strong>and</strong> health benefits. The<br />
trial has given drivers a broader underst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
of <strong>the</strong> issues involved as well as created a bit<br />
of camaraderie between <strong>the</strong>m," Kenton said.<br />
"The fuel savings are significant but it’s more<br />
of an add-on bonus <strong>for</strong> companies."<br />
The behaviour change program is being<br />
offered free of charge to transport companies,<br />
or o<strong>the</strong>r suitable organisations, that want to<br />
be involved. Kenton can see this program<br />
taking off across Perth's industrial district.<br />
"The next step could be to<br />
create an ‘idle-free’ zone<br />
across <strong>the</strong> Forrestfield<br />
<strong>and</strong> Kewdale industrial<br />
area using Toll as <strong>the</strong><br />
example," he said.<br />
"Most companies <strong>the</strong>se days have<br />
environmental statements <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>y will do<br />
whatever <strong>the</strong>y can do to live up to those<br />
statements. I’m sure many will take on <strong>the</strong>se<br />
kinds of programs."<br />
A fur<strong>the</strong>r encouraging result of <strong>the</strong> trial<br />
is that 79 percent of drivers said <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
Finally, Business Unit emission data will<br />
be held within each Business Unit, <strong>and</strong> used<br />
to make more accurate calculations<br />
of specific emissions against abatement<br />
initiative targets enabling each Business Unit<br />
to manage <strong>the</strong>ir emissions against <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
reported strategic Budget Plans.<br />
If you have any queries, please contact <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Group</strong> Environment <strong>and</strong> Energy Manager,<br />
Pierre Lauwers (pictured above)<br />
on + 61 3 9694 2888.<br />
Driver Jason Fleeton ‘turns off’.<br />
participation in <strong>the</strong> trial had kick-started <strong>the</strong><br />
adoption of o<strong>the</strong>r environmentally friendly<br />
behaviour, such as not idling <strong>the</strong>ir own cars<br />
<strong>and</strong> turning off excess lights.<br />
For more in<strong>for</strong>mation or to get involved<br />
with <strong>the</strong> program contact Gareth MacRae<br />
on + 61 3 6467 5123 or<br />
EMAIL gareth.macrae@dec.wa.gov.au<br />
Hamilton 400<br />
At <strong>the</strong> Pits Bruce Whittaker from NZ Steel with his wife Yvonne.<br />
THE INAUGURAL HAMILTON 400 V8<br />
SUPERCARS ‘EVENT’ RECENTLY HELD<br />
IN NEW ZEALAND WAS A GREAT WEEKEND<br />
OF RACING ALL AROUND WITH <strong>TOLL</strong><br />
CARS <strong>GE</strong>TTING THE CHEQUERED FLAG ON<br />
BOTH DAYS.<br />
A large number of VIP guests <strong>and</strong> customers<br />
hosted by Toll NZ enjoyed <strong>the</strong> hospitality<br />
in <strong>the</strong> Toll Racing corporate suite with <strong>the</strong><br />
highlight <strong>for</strong> many being able to go down to<br />
<strong>the</strong> pits <strong>and</strong> see <strong>the</strong> cars first h<strong>and</strong>.<br />
Toll Holden Racing Teams' Garth T<strong>and</strong>er led<br />
<strong>the</strong> race from start to finish clean sweeping<br />
all three races taking <strong>the</strong> number one spot on<br />
<strong>the</strong> podium.<br />
The win was Commodore’s eighth straight in<br />
New Zeal<strong>and</strong>, Holden having won all seven<br />
previous rounds at Pukekohe, while it was<br />
NEW ZEALAND<br />
also T<strong>and</strong>er’s 13th championship round<br />
victory <strong>and</strong> his first <strong>for</strong> Toll HRT.<br />
HSV Dealer Teams Rick Kelly only just missed<br />
out on a podium position – but did enough to<br />
become <strong>the</strong> new V8 Supercar Championship<br />
leader – on <strong>the</strong> final day of <strong>the</strong> Hamilton 400.<br />
A long pit stop in Race 2 cost Kelly a few<br />
positions <strong>and</strong> put him fur<strong>the</strong>r down <strong>the</strong> order,<br />
while he was able to make ground in Race 3,<br />
<strong>the</strong> combined points from all three races put<br />
him just outside of <strong>the</strong> top three <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
inaugural Hamilton round.<br />
Paul Dumbrell was on his way to gaining<br />
some valuable track positions in <strong>the</strong> final<br />
race, after climbing his way through <strong>the</strong> field<br />
in Races 1 <strong>and</strong> 2. An incident with Cameron<br />
McConville late in <strong>the</strong> race damaged <strong>the</strong><br />
front end of his car <strong>and</strong> left him out of<br />
<strong>the</strong> race.<br />
Both Toll sponsored vehicles got <strong>the</strong> chequered flag on both days. Above left is HSV Dealer Team's Rick Kelly<br />
<strong>and</strong> above right is HRT's Garth T<strong>and</strong>er.<br />
09<br />
<strong>TOLL</strong> TODAY JUNE – AUGUST 2008
10<br />
NEW ZEALAND<br />
Overl<strong>and</strong>er Truly Back on Track<br />
NEW ZEALANDERS WHO SAID THEY<br />
WOULD SUPPORT THE OVERLANDER<br />
RAIL SERVICE BETWEEN AUCKLAND<br />
AND WELLINGTON IF IT CONTINUED<br />
HAVE STAYED TRUE TO THEIR WORD.<br />
Between July 2007 <strong>and</strong> January 2008,<br />
over 26,000 passengers travelled on <strong>the</strong><br />
scenic train journey, <strong>and</strong> in <strong>the</strong> 2007 year<br />
alone each service carried an increase<br />
of 20 percent over <strong>the</strong> previous year.<br />
Toll NZ Corporate Affairs <strong>Group</strong> General<br />
Manager Sue Foley says TranzScenic<br />
staff have played a key role in rebuilding<br />
<strong>the</strong> service, right down to improving <strong>and</strong><br />
achieving a 'true Kiwi focus' through <strong>the</strong><br />
onboard menu.<br />
"With <strong>the</strong> assistance from well-known<br />
Wellington restaurateurs Logan <strong>and</strong><br />
Brown, we have now got some great New<br />
Zeal<strong>and</strong> based suppliers onboard such as<br />
Wishbone, Eve’s Pantry <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> great<br />
railway pie <strong>and</strong> Kapiti <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> hokey pokey ice creams," says Sue.<br />
"It is not just <strong>the</strong> cities that have backed <strong>the</strong> Overl<strong>and</strong>er – Toll would<br />
also like to say a big thank you to <strong>the</strong> regions that have got behind <strong>the</strong><br />
service as well.<br />
"There has been particularly good patronage from provincial stop<br />
points including Hamilton, Palmerston North, Taumaranui <strong>and</strong>, of<br />
Overl<strong>and</strong>er Stops <strong>for</strong> Important Guest<br />
On board <strong>the</strong> Overl<strong>and</strong>er is our VIP Tom Thomson <strong>and</strong> Rail Passenger <strong>Group</strong><br />
Customer Service Manager, Natalie Thompson.<br />
A SPECIAL STOP AT TAIHAPE WAS MADE BY THE OVERLANDER<br />
ON WEDNESDAY 2 APRIL FOR THE LAST-SURVIVING MEMBER<br />
OF FLYING OFFICER JOHN POHE’S AIRCREW, TOM THOMSON.<br />
THE OVERLANDER DOES NOT NORMALLY STOP AT THE TINY<br />
LOWER NORTH ISLAND TOWN. HOWEVER, ON THIS OCCASION,<br />
THE COM<strong>PA</strong>NY WAS MORE THAN HAPPY TO ACCOMMODATE THE<br />
WORLD WAR II VETERAN.<br />
course, National Park."<br />
The service reverts to its three-days-aweek<br />
winter timetable on May 4.<br />
"There will be repeats of <strong>the</strong> hugelysuccessful<br />
‘Steam Saturday’ this winter<br />
with <strong>the</strong> Overl<strong>and</strong>er being pulled by a<br />
steam locomotive between Feilding <strong>and</strong><br />
Taihape. Taihape’s new turntable has<br />
now made this possible.<br />
"The gumboot capital<br />
has got right behind<br />
this <strong>and</strong> already<br />
Taihape has<br />
entertainment in place<br />
<strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> steam trippers<br />
who take <strong>the</strong> journey.<br />
"Competition from cheap airfares has<br />
been intense in <strong>the</strong> first three months of this year, but <strong>the</strong> Overl<strong>and</strong>er<br />
has reacted with <strong>the</strong> recent ‘cheap seats’ campaign which has<br />
offered NZ$49 seats to go anywhere between Wellington <strong>and</strong><br />
Auckl<strong>and</strong>."<br />
Ra<strong>the</strong>r than travelling by plane <strong>and</strong> only getting to see white cloud,<br />
Sue says Overl<strong>and</strong>er passengers genuinely get to experience <strong>the</strong><br />
'L<strong>and</strong> of <strong>the</strong> Long White Cloud'.<br />
John Pohe became <strong>the</strong> first Maori pilot of <strong>the</strong> NZRAF <strong>and</strong> a leader<br />
of aircrews in <strong>the</strong> skies over Europe in World War II. Today, he is<br />
considered one of this country’s greatest war heroes. On 22 September<br />
1943, John Pohe l<strong>and</strong>ed his severely damaged aircraft in pitch dark in<br />
<strong>the</strong> English Channel – a feat British historians’ claim was exceptional<br />
to achieve. It led to his German capture <strong>and</strong> contribution to one of <strong>the</strong><br />
most famous events of <strong>the</strong> Second World War, The Great Escape.<br />
On 31 March 1944, John Pohe’s extraordinary life came to a tragic end.<br />
He was placed in front of a German firing squad. Pohe removed his<br />
blindfold <strong>and</strong> faced his executioners in <strong>the</strong> eye.<br />
The story of John Pohe was made into a documentary that premiered<br />
recently in his hometown, Taihape.<br />
Now well into his 80s, Tom flew out with his wife from Canada<br />
specifically to attend <strong>the</strong> premier <strong>and</strong> Toll NZ was only more than<br />
happy to grant a ‘request to host him on <strong>the</strong> Overl<strong>and</strong>er down<br />
to Taihape’. He <strong>and</strong> his wife were overwhelmed by <strong>the</strong> hospitality<br />
shown to him by <strong>the</strong> Tranz Scenic staff with a highlight being <strong>the</strong><br />
chance to travel in <strong>the</strong> cab of <strong>the</strong> train <strong>for</strong> a short distance.<br />
Excellence Award<br />
ACHIEVING 100 PERCENT STOCK ACCURACY HAS SEEN THE<br />
<strong>TOLL</strong> LOGISTICS TEAM RECEIVE KELLOGG AUSTRALIA’S<br />
EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR THE SECOND TIME.<br />
The award was recently presented to HJ Road Site Supervisor Bill<br />
Toll Rail Wins Export Lime Contract<br />
A PREVIOUSLY LONG ESTABLISHED TRUCKING CONTRACT TO<br />
MOVE <strong>PA</strong>PUA NEW GUINEA-BOUND MCDONALD’S LIME<br />
EXPORTS FROM OTOROHANGA TO MOUNT MAUNGANUI HAS<br />
RECENTLY BEEN AWARDED TO <strong>TOLL</strong> RAIL.<br />
About 10 containers of <strong>the</strong> export lime will now be h<strong>and</strong>led by <strong>the</strong><br />
division each working day, complementing <strong>the</strong> existing movement of<br />
domestic lime to <strong>the</strong> Glenbrook Steel Mill, says Toll Rail Regional<br />
Sales Executive Kevin Harrison.<br />
"McDonald’s Lime wanted <strong>the</strong> certainty of moving <strong>the</strong> cargo daily,<br />
Monday to Friday, ensuring it arrived on time at Mount Maunganui,<br />
<strong>and</strong> of course <strong>the</strong>re had to be cost competitiveness," he says.<br />
"Toll Rail had to deploy heavy-rated flat-deck wagons capable<br />
of carrying <strong>the</strong> very weighty containers full of lime, <strong>and</strong> also<br />
guarantee <strong>the</strong> movements direct from <strong>the</strong> plant to <strong>the</strong> wharves."<br />
Kevin says Toll Rail had to tackle how to load <strong>the</strong> containers in<br />
<strong>the</strong> tight space available at McDonald’s Lime sidings <strong>and</strong> also<br />
needed to reach arrangement with <strong>the</strong> stevedoring company at<br />
Mount Maunganui to expedite <strong>the</strong> ‘turn’ on <strong>the</strong> fixed daily pool of<br />
wagons.<br />
Well-Attended Golf Day<br />
OVER 100 PEOPLE TOOK <strong>PA</strong>RT IN THE<br />
SUCCESSFUL RECENT <strong>TOLL</strong> NZ<br />
CORPORATE GOLF DAY FOR KEY CUSTOMERS<br />
AND CLIENTS AT THE GRAN<strong>GE</strong> IN AUCKLAND.<br />
Our company would like to pay special thanks<br />
to Toll Tranzlink Business Development<br />
Manager Wilson Pollock <strong>for</strong> organising <strong>the</strong><br />
tournament, Toll NZ Executive Assistant Carol<br />
Hunter <strong>for</strong> ensuring <strong>the</strong> day ran smoothly <strong>and</strong><br />
Toll Tranzlink Executive Assistant Cindy Cator<br />
<strong>for</strong> also providing assistance.<br />
Special thanks is also offered to key<br />
supporters – Toll Rail <strong>Group</strong>, Gen-I, Gough<br />
Forklifts, Shell, Trio, Konica Minolta, Qantas,<br />
Vodafone <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Chris Cairns Foundation.<br />
Chris Cairns himself participated in <strong>the</strong> day<br />
<strong>and</strong> his foundation’s hole proved a key<br />
entertainment point, with attendees ranging<br />
from The Rock FM to <strong>the</strong> Red Bull Girls on<br />
site, <strong>and</strong> Toll Tranzlink <strong>Train</strong>ing Manager<br />
Stephen Thomas breaking into an impromptu<br />
haka.<br />
NEW ZEALAND<br />
Anderson <strong>and</strong> HJ Road Inventory Controller Don Lamport by<br />
Toll Logistics General Manager Warren Boyes, on behalf of Kellogg<br />
Australia Logistics <strong>and</strong> Operations Manager Scott Giffin <strong>and</strong> Kellogg<br />
Australia / New Zeal<strong>and</strong> Inventory Manager Mike Claffey.<br />
The award winning Toll Logistics<br />
team: Jeff Barr, Peter De Valk,<br />
Kasi Leka, Ian Holt,<br />
Denise Payne, Kahu Mahui,<br />
Kate Soper, Mike Beaudion,<br />
Rebekah Watts, Paul Langley,<br />
Jesse Murry, Liz Hiddleston,<br />
Reese Moreton, Carmel McKay,<br />
Jed Knight, Don Lamport,<br />
Steve Trumper, Bill Anderson<br />
<strong>and</strong> Warren Boyes.<br />
McDonald’s Lime Commercial Manager Andy Campbell says his<br />
company has been 'pleasantly surprised' at how quickly <strong>the</strong> contract<br />
came toge<strong>the</strong>r.<br />
"We’ve found <strong>the</strong> entire team at Toll Rail to be very attuned to our<br />
needs <strong>and</strong> responsive to meeting our requirements," he says.<br />
Toll Rail Commercial General Manager Aaron Temperton adds <strong>the</strong><br />
deal is positive in view of <strong>the</strong> Government’s policy to shift longdistance<br />
freight from road to rail.<br />
"At <strong>the</strong> end of <strong>the</strong> day, Waikato <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Bay of Plenty will benefit from<br />
taking thous<strong>and</strong>s of truck moves off <strong>the</strong> road each year," he says.<br />
"However, we have to show that rail can provide <strong>the</strong> logistics<br />
expertise <strong>and</strong> give <strong>the</strong> supply surety that is required to support an<br />
exporter, or any o<strong>the</strong>r existing or potential customer <strong>for</strong> that matter.<br />
"In that regard, it was good to see that <strong>the</strong> first movements of full<br />
containers have gone well <strong>and</strong> that McDonald’s Lime are delighted<br />
with how <strong>the</strong> arrangements are proceeding, so much so that we are<br />
now exploring fur<strong>the</strong>r avenues in which we can add value to each<br />
o<strong>the</strong>r’s respective businesses."<br />
Aaron Temperton from Toll Rail giving it his<br />
best shot.<br />
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NEW ZEALAND<br />
Tranz Scenic Makes Life Cruisey <strong>for</strong> Ship Passengers Toll Tranzlink Family Fun Day 2008<br />
CRUISE SHIP <strong>PA</strong>SSEN<strong>GE</strong>RS KEEN TO SEE SOMETHING MORE<br />
OF NEW ZEALAND THAN THE COASTLINE ARE FLOCKING TO<br />
SAMPLE THE CHARTER RAIL EXCURSIONS TO THE SOUTHERN ALPS<br />
RUN BY TRANZ SCENIC.<br />
A total of 32 charters from Lyttelton to Arthurs Pass have been<br />
scheduled to run during <strong>the</strong> current cruise ship season, which began<br />
at <strong>the</strong> end of September <strong>and</strong> extends through to April, with over 3500<br />
passengers having taken <strong>the</strong> trip up to <strong>the</strong> end of February.<br />
Options include <strong>the</strong> deluxe tour where morning tea is taken on <strong>the</strong><br />
train <strong>and</strong> an up market lunch is provided in a marquee at Klondyke<br />
corner, in <strong>the</strong> spectacular setting of Arthurs Pass National Park,<br />
<strong>and</strong> a st<strong>and</strong>ard tour where passengers receive a boxed lunch on<br />
board <strong>the</strong> train.<br />
Some excursions are return <strong>and</strong> some<br />
one-way, with buses being used on one<br />
leg of <strong>the</strong> journey to provide passengers<br />
with a different tour experience.<br />
Tranz Scenic South Isl<strong>and</strong> Passenger Services Manager Tony<br />
McManus says <strong>the</strong> rail excursions have proved a big success.<br />
"They began about 10 years <strong>and</strong> originally passengers were conveyed<br />
on <strong>the</strong> normal Tranz Alpine service departing from <strong>the</strong> Christchurch<br />
railway station," he says.<br />
"However this did not allow <strong>for</strong> a return service as <strong>the</strong> Tranz Alpine<br />
returned too late <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> cruise ship departure time.<br />
"So we began special excursions departing from Lyttelton, where <strong>the</strong><br />
passengers just take a short coach shuttle from <strong>the</strong> ship side to<br />
Award Presentation<br />
Tranz Scenic <strong>Train</strong> Manager Brian Armstrong (on step) with <strong>Train</strong> Attendants<br />
(left to right) Kathy Templeman, Daniel Thomas <strong>and</strong> Tina Thomson.<br />
<strong>the</strong> train <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> next stop is Arthurs Pass."<br />
Cruising is in a massive growth phase with more <strong>and</strong> more cruise<br />
ships coming to New Zeal<strong>and</strong>, <strong>and</strong> tour operators are keen to see<br />
more excursion options offered during <strong>the</strong> port calls.<br />
One of <strong>the</strong> major tour operators, Renaissance, is a big supporter of <strong>the</strong><br />
Tranz Scenic excursions, having booked about 50 percent of <strong>the</strong> seats<br />
taken on <strong>the</strong> services this season.<br />
Tony says <strong>the</strong> service is popular because it provides something<br />
different <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> passengers.<br />
"Depending on <strong>the</strong> tour operator, <strong>the</strong>re are various optional extras<br />
available including a farm visit <strong>and</strong> a jet boat ride. They see something<br />
of rural New Zeal<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> our scenery. Already, we are looking<br />
<strong>for</strong>ward to 2008 / 09 – indications are it will be a record season!"<br />
Pictured at <strong>the</strong> recent New Zeal<strong>and</strong><br />
Territorial Force Employer Support<br />
Council (TFESC) awards evening at<br />
Parliament are (left to right) Brigadier<br />
Ants Howie, Toll Tranzlink <strong>Group</strong><br />
General Manager Greg Miller,<br />
Chief of Defence Lieutenant General<br />
Jerry Mateparae <strong>and</strong> Second<br />
Lieutenant <strong>and</strong> Toll Tranzlink Dunedin<br />
Area Manager Neil Carraher.<br />
Toll Tranzlink was awarded <strong>the</strong> TFESC Employer of <strong>the</strong> Year Award <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> Lower South Isl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> was a finalist in both <strong>the</strong> National<br />
Employer <strong>and</strong> Large Private Sector Business of <strong>the</strong> Year Awards to<br />
acknowledge <strong>the</strong> support given to Neil in his service.<br />
Once again a huge success – a record<br />
2200 Toll Tranzlink staff, owner drivers<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir families took part in this year’s<br />
Toll Tranzlink Family Fun Day held in<br />
Christchurch (<strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> South Isl<strong>and</strong>ers)<br />
<strong>and</strong> Taupo (<strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> North Isl<strong>and</strong>ers).<br />
THE ANNUAL EVENT IS LABELLED FAMILY FUN DAY AS IT IS AN<br />
OPPORTUNITY TO THANK <strong>PA</strong>RTNERS AND FAMILIES FOR THEIR<br />
ONGOING SUPPORT FOR THE LONG HOURS THIS INDUSTRY<br />
DEMANDS.<br />
The days are all about fun <strong>and</strong> entertainment, leading to a <strong>for</strong>mal prize<br />
giving session in <strong>the</strong> evening with a hangi feast, refreshments <strong>and</strong> live<br />
entertainment.<br />
Precious Safety Demo<br />
FORMER WEIGHTLIFTING CHAMPION PRECIOUS MCKENZIE<br />
MBE WAS RECENTLY INVITED TO PROVIDE A SAFETY LIFTING<br />
SEMINAR BY <strong>TOLL</strong> <strong>PA</strong>RK SITE MANA<strong>GE</strong>R DARELL BLAIR.<br />
The seminar was attended by Team Members involved in <strong>the</strong> Shell <strong>and</strong><br />
Caltex contracts as well as Toll Tranzlink National Risk Manager<br />
Don Roberts, explains Toll Logistics New Zeal<strong>and</strong> General Manager<br />
Warren Boyes.<br />
"This was well received by management <strong>and</strong> staff <strong>and</strong> was without<br />
doubt a huge success <strong>and</strong> an ongoing encouragement <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
promotion of a safe working environment," he says.<br />
NEW ZEALAND<br />
Pictured are <strong>the</strong> prize-winners <strong>and</strong> people of Toll Tranzlink enjoying <strong>the</strong> recent annual Roadshow.<br />
Left to right: Mike Gilmour (Best Truck South Isl<strong>and</strong>), Merv Cord (Best Owner-Driver South Isl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Supreme Overall Winner), Lloyd Spindler (Best Owner-Driver North<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong>), Peter Gray (Best Fleet North Isl<strong>and</strong>), Peter Clements (Best Truck North Isl<strong>and</strong>), Peter Alex<strong>and</strong>er (Runner-up North Isl<strong>and</strong>), Paulus Van Zantvoort (Best Truck North<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong>) <strong>and</strong> Phil Simms (Best Artwork).<br />
The entrants made <strong>the</strong> judging harder this year – with <strong>the</strong> presentation<br />
of 67 linehaul trucks of a very high st<strong>and</strong>ard – making <strong>the</strong> final award<br />
even more prestigious, <strong>and</strong> highly sort after.<br />
The challenge has now been clearly laid down by our fantastic<br />
winners <strong>and</strong> we look <strong>for</strong>ward to an even more exciting show again<br />
next year.<br />
A big thank you to:<br />
Our employees, subcontractors <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir families <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir ongoing<br />
ef<strong>for</strong>ts <strong>and</strong> support in making our business successful;<br />
Our suppliers <strong>and</strong> sponsors <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> high quality <strong>and</strong> value of prizes<br />
presented reflecting <strong>the</strong> magnitude of <strong>the</strong> event;<br />
All competition entrants; <strong>and</strong><br />
The small team that put this huge event toge<strong>the</strong>r.<br />
Former Weight Lifting Champion Precious McKenzie (right) with Toll Tranzlink<br />
National Risk Manager Don Roberts.<br />
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AUSTRALIA<br />
Toll Contract Logistics Awarded Woolworths Contract<br />
WOOLWORTHS HAS AWARDED <strong>TOLL</strong> CONTRACT LOGISTICS A<br />
FIVE YEAR CONTRACT FOR THE DELIVERY OF PRIMARY AND<br />
SECONDARY FREIGHT BETWEEN ITS THREE DISTRIBUTION CENTRES<br />
AND MORE THAN 170 STORES ACROSS GREATER SYDNEY.<br />
Each week, 180 full time staff <strong>and</strong> subcontractors will cover 175,000<br />
kilometres <strong>and</strong> deliver 2.5 million cartons making up 31,000 pallets.<br />
Store deliveries are comprised of meat, produce, seafood <strong>and</strong> dairy<br />
products under temperature control <strong>and</strong> dry goods from general<br />
merch<strong>and</strong>ise, grocery <strong>and</strong> liquor.<br />
Grocery Manager NSW, Mick Cronin, said experience <strong>and</strong> Toll’s<br />
proven record in meeting industry best practice OTD requirements<br />
were key points of differentiation during <strong>the</strong> tender process.<br />
Paying particular note of <strong>the</strong> hard work <strong>and</strong> experience of senior<br />
management, local operations <strong>and</strong> business development team,<br />
Mr. Cronin said head office staff provided tremendous support<br />
throughout <strong>the</strong> tender process.<br />
"There was fierce competition to secure such a high profile contract.<br />
As <strong>the</strong> incumbent carrier, we are pleased that <strong>the</strong> hard work of our<br />
managers, staff <strong>and</strong> drivers has been recognised in <strong>the</strong> awarding of a<br />
new contract," Mr. Cronin said.<br />
With a new contract comes a new fleet <strong>and</strong> Contract Logistics has<br />
selected Mercedes Benz as <strong>the</strong> supplier of fifty new prime movers.<br />
The Mercedes Benz Actros © was chosen based on a number of<br />
per<strong>for</strong>mance criteria including efficiency, driver com<strong>for</strong>t <strong>and</strong> suitability<br />
to task.<br />
The new fleet represents a significant investment in <strong>the</strong> next generation<br />
of environmentally friendly truck.<br />
"Toll is pleased to be introducing a fleet that complies with Euro 5<br />
Glenn Moy – OHS Committee Representative.<br />
emission st<strong>and</strong>ards," Mick said. "Woolworths are a key proponent of<br />
environmental sustainability <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> truck we have chosen will deliver<br />
on all counts."<br />
To comply with ADR 80/03 (Euro 5) emission st<strong>and</strong>ards, Mercedes<br />
Benz has introduced BlueTec © , a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)<br />
diesel technology.<br />
BlueTec © introduces an additive to <strong>the</strong> exhaust system to reduce<br />
harmful nitrogen oxide emissions. The additive, called Adblue, is a<br />
non-toxic product that helps convert nitrogen oxides to nitrogen <strong>and</strong><br />
water vapour.<br />
With strong per<strong>for</strong>ming operations in Perth <strong>and</strong> Adelaide, <strong>the</strong> Contract<br />
Logistics team is looking <strong>for</strong>ward to continued close ties <strong>and</strong> joint<br />
process improvement initiatives with one of Australia’s largest<br />
retailers.<br />
Contract Logistics acquired <strong>the</strong> Woolworths contract in 2001 following<br />
<strong>the</strong> acquisition of Finemores Transport. Many <strong>for</strong>mer Finemores staff<br />
continue to work on <strong>the</strong> Woolworths contract <strong>and</strong> in o<strong>the</strong>r Toll<br />
businesses.<br />
(L-R) Allan Bray – Business Manager; Glenn Moy – OHS Committee Representative; Clive Jenkins – Operations Manager; Billy Brain – TWU Yennora Delegate; John Joyner –<br />
Site Mechanic; Richard Thompson – Mercedes Benz Driver <strong>Train</strong>er; Mario Agius – Mercedes Benz Sales <strong>and</strong> Gary Madden – OHS Committee Chairman.<br />
FORD MOTOR COM<strong>PA</strong>NY AND IBM AUSTRALIA EXTEND<br />
LONGSTANDING RELATIONSHIPS<br />
Toll Transitions’ successful relationship with Ford Australia continues<br />
beyond fifteen years following recent contract re-negotiations. Toll<br />
Transitions has been Ford Australia’s preferred relocation service<br />
provider since 1995 <strong>and</strong> successfully manages <strong>the</strong> seamless relocation<br />
of over 200 Ford employees <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir families annually, domestically<br />
<strong>and</strong> in <strong>and</strong> out of Australia.<br />
The Client Service Team based in St Kilda Road, Melbourne provides<br />
Ford employees with a comprehensive range of relocation support. In<br />
addition, a full time Toll Transitions staff member is based at <strong>the</strong> Ford's<br />
head office in Broadmeadows, Melbourne to act as a primary contact<br />
<strong>and</strong> relocation subject matter expert <strong>for</strong> Ford employees, Line<br />
Managers <strong>and</strong> HR practitioners.<br />
The Toll Transitions Corporate Melbourne Client Service team (l-r): Back row: Holly Fraser,<br />
Fredrik Jonsson, Ben Moberley, Philip Wood, Sue Thomas <strong>and</strong> Edmund Cory.<br />
Front row: Simone Clarke, Gemma Bee, Franca Napoli, Julie Yuen, Kristin Baumann<br />
<strong>and</strong> Vasanthie Parasuraman.<br />
Stream Solutions<br />
Developing Sustainable Initiatives<br />
STREAM HAS DEVELOPED A SUSTAINABILITY RATING SYSTEM<br />
THAT COVERS THE VAST MAJORITY OF <strong>PA</strong>PER STOCKS USED BY<br />
OUR CUSTOMERS. STREAM’S RATING SYSTEM, THE FIRST OF ITS<br />
TYPE IN AUSTRALIA, USES A WEIGHTED APPROACH TO ASSESS THE<br />
ENVIRONMENTAL CREDENTIALS OF <strong>PA</strong>PER STOCKS. THIS SYSTEM<br />
PLACES OUR CUSTOMERS AT THE FOREFRONT OF SUSTAINABLE<br />
PRACTICES IN THEIR PURCHASE OF PRINTED MATERIAL.<br />
STOCK <strong>PA</strong>PER RATING SYSTEM<br />
When we take on a new contract, typically we find that <strong>the</strong> customer<br />
is unaware of <strong>the</strong> paper stock, its origin or environmental rating.<br />
As a result, we have developed ordering processes <strong>and</strong> systems to<br />
capture paper stock in<strong>for</strong>mation <strong>for</strong> each <strong>and</strong> every print job, thus<br />
allowing our customers to make in<strong>for</strong>med decisions about paper<br />
usage <strong>and</strong> creating a baseline from which ongoing per<strong>for</strong>mance <strong>and</strong><br />
improvement can be measured. Sophisticated reporting <strong>for</strong>ms part of<br />
<strong>the</strong> system to report on such improvements.<br />
The rating system was developed by Stream to assist our customers<br />
overcome <strong>the</strong> confusion that surrounds <strong>the</strong> environmental credentials<br />
of paper stocks due to <strong>the</strong> many different environmental st<strong>and</strong>ards<br />
that are commonly used in Australia.<br />
AUSTRALIA<br />
– Milestone Wins <strong>for</strong> Corporate Team<br />
IBM has chosen Toll Transitions as its preferred provider <strong>for</strong> Domestic<br />
Relocation Services following a lengthy RFP process. Toll Transitions<br />
has provided a wide range of relocation services to IBM since year<br />
2000 <strong>and</strong> this new contract means this highly valued partnership will<br />
continue beyond 2010. IBM expects to move significant numbers of<br />
employees over <strong>the</strong> next 12 months <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Toll Transitions IBM Client<br />
Service Team based in Melbourne <strong>and</strong> Brisbane are already prepared<br />
to fully support this engagement.<br />
Ford <strong>and</strong> IBM along with o<strong>the</strong>r Corporate clients take advantage<br />
of expertly tailored relocation solutions, including:<br />
Relocation Briefings<br />
Travel <strong>and</strong> Temporary Accommodation Management<br />
Household Goods Removals Management<br />
Relocation Expense Reimbursement <strong>and</strong> Management<br />
Destination Support<br />
Orientation<br />
Home Finding<br />
School Search<br />
Real Estate Services<br />
Property Management<br />
Home Sale Assistance<br />
Toll Transitions is Australia’s largest relocation provider,<br />
specialising in <strong>the</strong> relocation management of people,<br />
households <strong>and</strong> workplaces across Australia <strong>and</strong> around<br />
<strong>the</strong> globe, employing over 150 staff across Australia.<br />
It was developed in consultation with a variety of organisations such<br />
<strong>the</strong> World Wildlife Fund, paper manufacturers <strong>and</strong> independent<br />
environmental print consultants <strong>and</strong> based on established<br />
internationally recognised accreditation systems, such as FSC,<br />
EMAS <strong>and</strong> ISO.<br />
NEW INITIATIVES<br />
Beyond paper, <strong>and</strong> as part of Stream’s supplier management process,<br />
Stream profiles each of our accredited print manufacturer’s<br />
environmental commitment <strong>and</strong> practices. With this in<strong>for</strong>mation on<br />
h<strong>and</strong>, Stream can help our customers make better environmental<br />
decisions. For example, some of our customers have requested that<br />
only FSC <strong>and</strong> / or ISO Environmental Accredited suppliers can be<br />
eligible to bid <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir work.<br />
O<strong>the</strong>r features of Stream’s program include <strong>the</strong> introduction of a<br />
distributed print solution whereby customers can elect to produce<br />
digital jobs close to <strong>the</strong>ir distribution point to reduce transport<br />
requirements <strong>and</strong> hence reduce fuel <strong>and</strong> emission levels.<br />
Sustainable practices are vital to <strong>the</strong> health of our environment, <strong>and</strong><br />
toge<strong>the</strong>r with our customers, Stream is continuing to develop<br />
sustainable initiatives in <strong>the</strong> print sector.<br />
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AUSTRALIA<br />
Toll Personnel Exp<strong>and</strong>ing External Customer-base Golden Riverl<strong>and</strong> Express Joins Toll IPEC<br />
FOLLOWING THREE AND A HALF YEARS OF SUCCESSFUL<br />
GROWTH INTERNALLY, <strong>TOLL</strong> PERSONNEL HAS RAPIDLY BECOME<br />
ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S LEADING PROVIDERS OF TOTAL RECRUITMENT<br />
SOLUTIONS. IN FACT WE ARE THE LAR<strong>GE</strong>ST NATIONAL PROVIDER OF<br />
THESE SOLUTIONS TO THE LOGISTICS INDUSTRY TODAY.<br />
Following much interest <strong>and</strong> requests from customers <strong>and</strong> suppliers<br />
of <strong>the</strong> Toll <strong>Group</strong>, Toll Personnel has now commenced offering its<br />
services to <strong>the</strong> external marketplace <strong>and</strong> is actively marketing outside<br />
of <strong>the</strong> Toll <strong>Group</strong>.<br />
Some recent successes<br />
have seen us be chosen<br />
as <strong>the</strong> provider <strong>for</strong> a<br />
major new Greenfield site<br />
in Laverton, Victoria<br />
which we will be staffing<br />
from top to bottom with<br />
almost 100 new<br />
employees.<br />
Toll’s Simon Kilgariff (left) with Andrew Wallace at <strong>the</strong> Toll Personnel st<strong>and</strong> of <strong>the</strong> 2008 Materials H<strong>and</strong>ling Expo.<br />
Toll Personnel’s Graduate Program<br />
<strong>TOLL</strong> PERSONNEL IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THEY HAVE<br />
INITIATED THE FIRST STA<strong>GE</strong> OF AN ONGOING GRADUATE<br />
PROGRAM IN CONJUNCTION WITH VARIOUS <strong>TOLL</strong> BUSINESS UNITS.<br />
THE PROGRAM IS AIMED AT ATTRACTING AND DEVELOPING YOUNG,<br />
TALENTED INDIVIDUALS TO THE <strong>TOLL</strong> GROUP IN ORDER TO CONTINUE<br />
TO ASSIST <strong>TOLL</strong> IN MAINTAINING A COMPETITIVE ADVANTA<strong>GE</strong> IN<br />
THE TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS INDUSTRY.<br />
NQX Branch Manager Bruce Rowan (left) with <strong>the</strong> first Graduate of <strong>the</strong> program<br />
Joe Taylor.<br />
Individuals in <strong>the</strong> program will be exposed to all functions of <strong>the</strong> Toll<br />
business including Operations, Sales, Human Resource Management,<br />
<strong>and</strong> Finance. Graduates will spend a total of two years in <strong>the</strong> program<br />
working within four Toll business units in order to fur<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
knowledge of <strong>the</strong> logistics industry.<br />
Joe Taylor is <strong>the</strong> first graduate in <strong>the</strong> program; he has recently<br />
The included photo is of a st<strong>and</strong> which we set up at <strong>the</strong> recent 2008<br />
Materials H<strong>and</strong>ling Expo at Jeff’s shed in Melbourne. The expo was a<br />
great success <strong>for</strong> us with some fantastic exposure to our key potential<br />
customer base as well as some great business opportunities.<br />
If you know of any companies that would be interested in speaking<br />
with us or simply want to know more about how we can assist external<br />
companies <strong>the</strong>n please contact:<br />
Mike Mones – Victorian Business Development Manager<br />
+ 61 3 8369 2400<br />
completed his degree in Supply Chain Management <strong>and</strong> Economics<br />
whilst working <strong>for</strong> NQX. During his time with NQX Joe has worked on<br />
improving <strong>the</strong> operating plat<strong>for</strong>m of <strong>the</strong> business, he has been<br />
instrumental in implementing delivery planning modules, cost control<br />
strategies <strong>and</strong> service quality initiatives.<br />
"A big thank you to everyone in Toll who<br />
put <strong>the</strong>ir h<strong>and</strong>s up to kick-start this<br />
initiative. It has been a great opportunity<br />
<strong>for</strong> me to apply my studies to <strong>the</strong> logistics<br />
workplace <strong>and</strong> I will be looking to<br />
contribute <strong>and</strong> make an impact across<br />
divisions," says Joe Taylor.<br />
Joe has recently moved onto Toll IPEC <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> second phase of <strong>the</strong><br />
program, initially working on a project that will aim at improving<br />
<strong>the</strong> productivity of <strong>the</strong> operation.<br />
Toll Personnel will be rolling out <strong>the</strong> program <strong>and</strong> are currently<br />
looking <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> best <strong>and</strong> brightest graduates around <strong>the</strong> country<br />
to start in 2009.<br />
For more in<strong>for</strong>mation on this exciting initiative please contact<br />
Tanya Sitta at Toll Personnel on + 61 2 9091 6300.<br />
<strong>TOLL</strong> ACQUIRED ADELAIDE-BASED SOUTH AUSTRALIAN<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT COM<strong>PA</strong>NY, GOLDEN RIVERLAND<br />
EXPRESS, STRENGTHENING <strong>TOLL</strong> IPEC’S SOUTH AUSTRALIAN<br />
INTRA-STATE NETWORK IN THE RIVERLAND AND SOUTH EAST<br />
REGIONS.<br />
Golden Riverl<strong>and</strong> Express has built a strong reputation over many<br />
years <strong>for</strong> providing express freight services to towns in regional SA<br />
<strong>and</strong> along <strong>the</strong> Murray River including North Western Victoria <strong>and</strong><br />
South Western NSW.<br />
John Moss founded Golden Riverl<strong>and</strong> Express in <strong>the</strong> late 1970s <strong>and</strong><br />
grew into a successful family run business since that time. John will<br />
continue to consult to Toll IPEC during a transition period.<br />
Along <strong>the</strong> way, Golden Riverl<strong>and</strong> acquired South East Express which<br />
provided an express parcel <strong>and</strong> pallet service to Mt Gambier in 2004<br />
<strong>and</strong> Riverl<strong>and</strong> General Couriers in 2005.<br />
Golden Riverl<strong>and</strong>’s core business is per<strong>for</strong>ming pickups in Adelaide in<br />
<strong>the</strong> afternoon <strong>for</strong> customers based in rural areas <strong>and</strong> running a daily<br />
overnight service from Adelaide to various country agents including<br />
Mildura, Mt Gambier, Berri <strong>and</strong> Renmark.<br />
Golden Riverl<strong>and</strong> Express is a particularly exciting opportunity <strong>for</strong> Toll<br />
IPEC in South Australia. The acquisition will be an important contributor<br />
Scottish Truckie Crosses <strong>the</strong> Nullarbor<br />
EDDIE BANKS, A TRUCKIE FROM DUNDEE IN SCOTLAND HAS<br />
HAD A LIFE LONG DREAM TO TAKE A TRUCK TRIP ACROSS<br />
THE NULLARBOR AND TO EXPERIENCE THE VASTNESS OF THE<br />
AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK.<br />
As a present <strong>for</strong> his 60th birthday his daughter Nicola <strong>and</strong> son in law<br />
Stuart McLean decided <strong>the</strong>y would help him fulfil his ambition through<br />
Stuart’s connection as a Toll IPEC customer.<br />
Stuart contacted Toll IPEC to see if we could assist. Luckily one of our<br />
regular subcontractors, Mick Thornycroft was more than happy to<br />
help out a fellow truck driver. Eddie <strong>and</strong> Mick made <strong>the</strong> long haul trip<br />
Eddie Banks – Scottish Truck Driver<br />
from Melbourne to Perth recently.<br />
AUSTRALIA<br />
to <strong>the</strong> ongoing growth of our South Australian business <strong>and</strong> will<br />
consolidate ongoing service improvements through stronger network<br />
coverage in <strong>the</strong> region.<br />
By joining with Toll IPEC, Golden Riverl<strong>and</strong>’s customers will gain<br />
benefits such as access to our national network of services, enhanced<br />
technology <strong>and</strong> access to <strong>the</strong> resources of <strong>the</strong> wider Toll <strong>Group</strong>.<br />
(L-R) Geoff Copel<strong>and</strong> – Fleet Manager; Krystal Duffy – Admin Supervisor; <strong>and</strong><br />
Brenton Caudle – PM Manager.<br />
Eddie has been driving Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) – which are<br />
<strong>the</strong> largest vehicles on <strong>the</strong> road in <strong>the</strong> UK since he was 21 (just on<br />
40 years).<br />
We are reliably in<strong>for</strong>med that Mick made <strong>the</strong> trip a great experience<br />
<strong>for</strong> Eddie <strong>and</strong> between <strong>the</strong>m <strong>the</strong>y will have some great stories to pass<br />
onto <strong>the</strong>ir mates.<br />
Many thanks to Adrian Postma (Vic Linehaul Manager) <strong>for</strong> helping<br />
with <strong>the</strong> arrangements <strong>and</strong> to Mick Thornycroft <strong>for</strong> his generosity.<br />
<strong>TOLL</strong> TODAY JUNE – AUGUST 2008
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AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA<br />
Toll Sequencing Technology Helps Ford Australia<br />
Launch <strong>the</strong> New Falcon<br />
THE LONG-TERM STRATEGIC <strong>PA</strong>RTNERSHIP BETWEEN <strong>TOLL</strong><br />
AND FORD AUSTRALIA HAS BEEN FURTHER REINFORCED<br />
RECENTLY WITH THE COLLABORATIVE REVIEW OF FORD’S EVOLVING<br />
REQUIREMENTS TO MANA<strong>GE</strong> NEW COMPLEXITY IN THE<br />
BROADMEADOWS ASSEMBLY PLANT BY MINIMISING ON-LINE<br />
INVENTORY HOLDINGS OF COMPONENTS.<br />
With <strong>the</strong> successful launch of Ford’s new model Falcon in April 2008,<br />
increasing overseas component volumes <strong>and</strong> Ford’s preparations <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> proposed launch of <strong>the</strong> Ford Focus in 2011, Ford’s strategy is to<br />
maximise <strong>the</strong> effectiveness of critical space in <strong>the</strong> core manufacturing<br />
areas. Sequencing material to <strong>the</strong> assembly line is one of <strong>the</strong> most<br />
effective ways to achieve this goal.<br />
Over a period of six months Toll AutoLogistics Components has worked<br />
closely with Ford’s Material Planning <strong>and</strong> Logistics (MP&L) operations<br />
<strong>and</strong> Purchasing department on analysing materials strategies <strong>for</strong> over<br />
40 different commodities (groups of parts) that supply <strong>the</strong> Ford assembly<br />
line. The project objective was to determine <strong>the</strong> commodities that made<br />
<strong>the</strong> most operationally logical <strong>and</strong> economical sense to supply from <strong>the</strong><br />
Toll Logistics Optimisation Centre (LOC) located on <strong>the</strong> Ford property<br />
line in Campbellfield, Melbourne.<br />
Once <strong>the</strong> study was complete, Toll entered into a competitive process<br />
15m line side each side – 6 Delivery Points.<br />
Operator has to select <strong>the</strong> correct shocker from 15 different types spread over<br />
15m of pick face (replicated on o<strong>the</strong>r side).<br />
Mixture of stock <strong>and</strong> pick locations.<br />
Sequencing<br />
IN ORDER FOR FORD TO MANA<strong>GE</strong> MUCH MORE COMPLEXITY<br />
AND HOLD LESS STOCK, THEY MUST RECEIVE <strong>PA</strong>RTS IN THE<br />
EXACT SEQUENCE OF THE CARS BEING ASSEMBLED. THIS IS NO<br />
SMALL TASK AS CARS OF ALL STYLES PRODUCED (FALCON, UTE,<br />
STATION WAGON, TERRITORY) WITH ALL DIFFERENT OPTIONS AND<br />
COLOURS COME DOWN THE ASSEMBLY LINE IN A CONSTANTLY<br />
VARIABLE ORDER AND THIS MEANS THAT RARELY WILL TWO<br />
IDENTICAL CARS BE PRODUCED IN A ROW.<br />
Ford in-plant inventories are replenished using a kanban 'pull' system<br />
from <strong>the</strong> local suppliers <strong>and</strong> from <strong>the</strong> overseas material stored at Toll’s<br />
Logistics Optimisation Centre (LOC) located directly at <strong>the</strong> Ford main<br />
<strong>and</strong> in February 2008 was awarded <strong>the</strong> sequencing contract <strong>for</strong><br />
22 commodities going to <strong>the</strong> Ford assembly line. These commodities<br />
include front <strong>and</strong> rear shock absorbers, front springs, speakers, muffler<br />
components, door trim parts <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r exterior trim parts. The Toll LOC<br />
has currently launched 15 of <strong>the</strong> 22 commodities <strong>and</strong> plans to have all<br />
work in place be<strong>for</strong>e <strong>the</strong> end of June.<br />
<strong>Time</strong> is of <strong>the</strong> essence, <strong>the</strong> lead time from when Ford orders <strong>the</strong><br />
sequenced parts from Toll to <strong>the</strong> time <strong>the</strong> parts are installed onto <strong>the</strong> car<br />
can be as little as 70 minutes. Key to Toll’s service offering to Ford <strong>for</strong><br />
this project was <strong>the</strong> implementation of a new sequencing system, TASS<br />
(Toll Automotive Sequencing System). TASS provides <strong>the</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
<strong>and</strong> processes to allow <strong>the</strong> Toll operators to flawlessly manage <strong>the</strong><br />
minute to minute actions in providing this service to Ford.<br />
The Toll Sequencing service supports <strong>the</strong> lean manufacturing goals<br />
of Ford of Australia by eliminating waste <strong>and</strong> non value add activities<br />
at <strong>the</strong> most important part of <strong>the</strong> Ford process – <strong>the</strong> assembly line. In<br />
<strong>the</strong> pictures below it is clear how much space can be saved on <strong>the</strong><br />
assembly line <strong>and</strong> this provides Ford with added flexibility lineside <strong>and</strong><br />
reduces complexity <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> line operator when selecting parts <strong>for</strong><br />
installation. This work will allow Ford to retain <strong>the</strong> competitive edge<br />
<strong>and</strong> flexibility required to build a wide range of high quality vehicles now<br />
<strong>and</strong> in <strong>the</strong> future.<br />
Rear shockers sequenced in build order.<br />
Reduction of 14m of pick face (per side).<br />
30 pieces (cars) per pallet (approximately 30 minutes).<br />
Error proofed at supplier to ensure correct sequence.<br />
receiving gate. The kanban system involves pick-ups of set quantities of<br />
parts from suppliers two, four or eight times per day. This means <strong>the</strong> car<br />
assembly plant must hold between two to eight hours of inventory per<br />
part at any given time. To fur<strong>the</strong>r reduce <strong>the</strong> inventories in <strong>the</strong> assembly<br />
plant <strong>and</strong> have less material at <strong>the</strong> Ford assembly line led Ford to turn to<br />
Toll’s solution <strong>for</strong> Externally Sequencing Parts (ESP) which allows <strong>for</strong><br />
increased frequency of deliveries to <strong>the</strong> plant.<br />
THE WAY THE SEQUENCING PROCESS WORKS<br />
Toll manages <strong>the</strong> material stock holdings from both local <strong>and</strong> overseas<br />
suppliers to ensure that all materials are available as required but<br />
inventories are kept at a minimum.<br />
The sequence of cars going down <strong>the</strong> Ford assembly line is finalised<br />
after <strong>the</strong> car bodies are painted in <strong>the</strong> Ford paint shop.<br />
As <strong>the</strong> car bodies leave <strong>the</strong> paint shop <strong>the</strong>y are given a particular list<br />
Toll Automated Sequencing System<br />
WITH SUCH A TIME CRITICAL OPERATION, KEY TO <strong>TOLL</strong>’S<br />
SERVICE OFFERING TO FORD FOR THIS PROJECT WAS THE<br />
IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW, WORLD CLASS, SEQUENCING SYSTEM,<br />
TASS. TASS PROVIDES THE HEARTBEAT INFORMATION REQUIRED<br />
TO ALLOW THE <strong>TOLL</strong> TEAM TO CORRECTLY AND EFFICIENTLY PICK<br />
THE CORRECT MATERIAL, CONFIRM THAT IT IS RIGHT AND THEN<br />
MANA<strong>GE</strong> THE MOVEMENT OF THE SEQUENCED <strong>PA</strong>RTS TO THE<br />
INSTALL POINT IN THE ASSEMBLY PLANT.<br />
RESEARCH AND COLLABORATION PHASE<br />
Key managers from Toll AutoLogistics travelled to Ford Plants in Mexico<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> US to benchmark world’s best practice sequencing operations.<br />
Mark Skalin (National Operations Manager) <strong>and</strong> Patrick Kashani<br />
(National IT Manager) visited Ford Dearborn Truck <strong>and</strong> Ford Hermosillo<br />
to review <strong>the</strong> system, process <strong>and</strong> design of existing outsourced<br />
operations.<br />
TASS operating parameters were <strong>the</strong>n benchmarked against <strong>the</strong><br />
st<strong>and</strong>ard of o<strong>the</strong>r sequencing operations <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> final specifications<br />
were set.<br />
IT DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION PHASE<br />
Development <strong>and</strong> Customisation of <strong>the</strong> TASS software began in February<br />
this year <strong>and</strong> went live <strong>and</strong> operational in March 2008. Through <strong>the</strong><br />
development stage <strong>the</strong> key process objectives were to ensure continuous<br />
<strong>and</strong> flawless operations. This meant that <strong>the</strong> system would need to be fully<br />
error proofed to ensure that <strong>the</strong> team members could not make a mistake<br />
<strong>and</strong> place parts in <strong>the</strong> wrong order. Diligent process design including<br />
barcode scanning of <strong>the</strong> components <strong>and</strong> proper material layouts has<br />
ensured <strong>the</strong> quality of service provided to Ford is of <strong>the</strong> highest level.<br />
Real <strong>Time</strong> Tracking via TASS web screen <strong>for</strong> visibility of part status includes colour<br />
alerts.<br />
of requirements <strong>for</strong> components <strong>and</strong> this identifies <strong>the</strong> exact list<br />
of options <strong>for</strong> each individual car order.<br />
Once <strong>the</strong> car body has had been assigned an order <strong>the</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation <strong>for</strong><br />
that car <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> sequence <strong>the</strong> car is in relative to all <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r cars is<br />
scanned into <strong>the</strong> Ford IT system which <strong>the</strong>n communicates to <strong>the</strong> Toll<br />
TASS System.<br />
TASS breaks down <strong>the</strong> order from Ford <strong>and</strong> communicates to <strong>the</strong> Toll<br />
sequencing operators <strong>the</strong> exact next parts to ship to Ford via h<strong>and</strong><br />
held RF scanners.<br />
All parts are picked <strong>and</strong> TASS aids <strong>the</strong> Toll sequence operator to error<br />
proof <strong>the</strong> process by assisting to check <strong>the</strong> parts in each stillage <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong>n ensure that each stillage is sent to Ford in <strong>the</strong> correct order.<br />
TASS continuously monitors <strong>the</strong> movements of <strong>the</strong> Ford assembly line<br />
to help Toll operations manage <strong>the</strong> exact amount of material at Ford<br />
– never too little nor too much.<br />
The o<strong>the</strong>r key objective is to ensure that <strong>the</strong> systems operations<br />
have 100 percent uptime. Failsafes <strong>and</strong> redundant process include<br />
separate systems test environments, completely duplicated hardware<br />
arrangements, completely redundant network connections to Ford, <strong>and</strong><br />
emergency electrical generators with uninterruptible power supplies.<br />
Above all, <strong>the</strong> key to <strong>the</strong> integrity <strong>and</strong> accuracy of <strong>the</strong> operation is <strong>the</strong><br />
people who use <strong>the</strong> system each day. Great ef<strong>for</strong>ts were taken with this<br />
new team to ensure that <strong>the</strong> processes were intuitive <strong>and</strong> easy to use.<br />
Once <strong>the</strong> processes were set all team members were taught how to use<br />
<strong>the</strong> system <strong>and</strong> were given extensive h<strong>and</strong>s on training <strong>and</strong> cross<br />
training on different parts of <strong>the</strong> operation. So far <strong>the</strong> team has excelled<br />
in <strong>the</strong> use of <strong>the</strong> system <strong>and</strong> will be able to support new members as <strong>the</strong><br />
team grows.<br />
Comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Control Centre managing <strong>the</strong> operations within <strong>the</strong> LOC.<br />
TASS – THE SYSTEM<br />
Provides production control <strong>and</strong> direction <strong>for</strong> sequencing / picking,<br />
container movement <strong>and</strong> shipping.<br />
Ford broadcasts real-time orders, in job number order (sequence)<br />
which include all <strong>the</strong> component requirements.<br />
TASS organises <strong>the</strong> parts in<strong>for</strong>mation about <strong>the</strong> part sequence into<br />
outbound shipping stillages.<br />
Orders are sent by TASS to sequence operators via portable RF<br />
scanning to pick <strong>the</strong> parts <strong>and</strong> load into <strong>the</strong> stillages in <strong>the</strong> correct<br />
sequence.<br />
TASS prints pick list if applicable <strong>and</strong> also prints run sheets <strong>and</strong><br />
stillage labels <strong>for</strong> material h<strong>and</strong>lers.<br />
This system provides tracking of all transactions from RF scanners,<br />
including error messages generated.<br />
The goal of TASS is to provide an error proofing system which<br />
prevents customer defects <strong>and</strong> / or downtime.<br />
All transactions are posted in real-time.<br />
Ultimately TASS simplifies assembly activity within <strong>the</strong> plant by<br />
increasing ease of fitment <strong>for</strong> Ford.<br />
A sequencing operator wears <strong>the</strong> latest arm worn Mobile Data Terminal with finger<br />
RF scanner to provide freedom of movement <strong>for</strong> picking <strong>and</strong> scanning larger parts.<br />
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AUSTRALIA<br />
Toll Provides Customised Equipment to Ford Australia<br />
FORD BROADMEADOWS PLANT 2 DELIVERY TO PLANT<br />
1 BODYSHOP<br />
Historically Ford Australia has utilised three different pieces of<br />
transport equipment over two shifts to deliver panels from <strong>the</strong> Plant 2<br />
assembly operation into <strong>the</strong> Plant 1 Bodyshop at Broadmeadows.<br />
In July 2007 Ford outsourced this task to Toll AutoLogistics which<br />
involved a project to develop a customised piece of equipment to<br />
cater <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> unique environment in which Ford was operating.<br />
OBJECTIVES<br />
Reduce cycle time.<br />
Reduce operating costs.<br />
Facilitate driver unload.<br />
Comply with all regulatory requirements (OH&S <strong>and</strong> load restraint).<br />
Increase equipment capacity.<br />
Maintain a consistent inventory flow into <strong>the</strong> Plant 1 Bodyshop.<br />
Facilitate a reduced footprint within <strong>the</strong> Plant 1 loading bay.<br />
Accommodate increasing rack sizes due to <strong>the</strong> new Falcon model<br />
being launched.<br />
Route A<br />
Route B<br />
2899<br />
1270<br />
2899<br />
1270<br />
2250<br />
Apron<br />
Apron<br />
Above <strong>and</strong> below left are <strong>the</strong> customised semi trailers built <strong>and</strong> deployed by<br />
Toll AutoLogistics in collaboration with Ford <strong>and</strong> Maxitrans.<br />
After four months of investigation <strong>and</strong> development, a concept was<br />
submitted <strong>and</strong> approved by Ford. As a result <strong>and</strong> in collaboration with<br />
Ford <strong>and</strong> Maxitrans, Toll AutoLogistics has built <strong>and</strong> deployed two<br />
customised semi trailers.<br />
EQUIPMENT FEATURES<br />
Specifically designed to shuttle panels between Plant 2 <strong>and</strong> Plant 1<br />
at Ford Broadmeadows.<br />
The trailer includes a second well at <strong>the</strong> rear behind <strong>the</strong> axle to<br />
allow <strong>for</strong> additional capacity required to fit <strong>the</strong> oversized Ford<br />
racks.<br />
Ultra low drop in <strong>the</strong> two wells creating greater aperture.<br />
No curtain on one side supporting faster cycle times.<br />
An air operated hinged roof that provides greater aperture on <strong>the</strong><br />
open side allowing unrestricted access to <strong>the</strong> racks <strong>and</strong> again<br />
improving <strong>the</strong> turnaround times.<br />
The load restraint mechanism is built into <strong>the</strong> roof, which moves<br />
out of <strong>the</strong> way when <strong>the</strong> roof is lifted / pivoted up.<br />
1610 9500 3700<br />
2250<br />
Apron<br />
Apron<br />
3952 5640 4993<br />
1550<br />
Decks<br />
2700 2700 1410 1655<br />
Doors<br />
Liftgates<br />
Doors<br />
Liftgates<br />
3952 5640 4993<br />
1550<br />
Decks<br />
Bodyside<br />
718 Kg<br />
Bodyside<br />
718 Kg<br />
Apron<br />
Apron<br />
Apron<br />
1610 9500 3700<br />
14810<br />
Bodyside<br />
718 Kg<br />
Bodyside<br />
718 Kg<br />
2700 1410<br />
Bodyside<br />
718 Kg<br />
Bodyside<br />
718 Kg<br />
Doors<br />
Doors<br />
Doors<br />
Doors<br />
1780<br />
Hood<br />
Hood<br />
1780<br />
Hood<br />
Hood<br />
75<br />
75<br />
1030 3315<br />
50<br />
4395<br />
3820<br />
1030 3315<br />
50<br />
4395<br />
3820<br />
THE NEWLY FORMED <strong>TOLL</strong> CHEMICAL LOGISTICS (TCL) HAS<br />
BEEN ON TRACK WITH THEIR BUSINESS PLAN, STABILISING<br />
THEIR SERVICES, FORMING NEW CULTURES AND BUILDING<br />
RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR CUSTOMERS.<br />
One element of <strong>the</strong> business plan was to establish a small national<br />
sales team that would drive <strong>the</strong> acquisition of new business <strong>and</strong><br />
organic growth of existing business.<br />
That team is now in place <strong>and</strong> is already making its mark on <strong>the</strong> bottom<br />
line. New business already generated has an annual potential of<br />
NATIONAL SALES<br />
MANA<strong>GE</strong>R<br />
Leon Hawker<br />
0418 334 650<br />
AUSTRALIA<br />
Toll Chemical Logistics has a New Sales Team<br />
$7 million in revenue <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Sales Pipeline now contains 43 qualified<br />
prospects with a combined opportunity of $10 million.<br />
TCL’s primary focus is warehousing of dangerous goods <strong>and</strong><br />
non-dangerous goods product in <strong>the</strong>ir multi-user Major Hazard<br />
Facilities, but <strong>the</strong> team is happy to discuss any warehousing<br />
requirements you may have.<br />
Any sales leads or enquiries should be directed to <strong>the</strong> state in question<br />
or Leon Hawker directly.<br />
Toll Chemical Logistics has a New Facility<br />
TCL IN SA HAS A NEW FACILITY IN <strong>GE</strong>PPS CROSS. THEY HAVE<br />
MOVED OUT OF THE CAVAN FACILITY AS THE SITE NO LON<strong>GE</strong>R<br />
SUITED THEIR NEEDS AND FOLLOWING THE INVESTIGATION OF<br />
SEVERAL OPTIONS THE <strong>GE</strong>PPS CROSS FACILITY WAS CHOSEN.<br />
The new site has been totally re-imaged <strong>and</strong> provides modern office<br />
accommodation <strong>and</strong> a fully racked warehouse with significant hard<br />
st<strong>and</strong> area.<br />
Administration Office.<br />
Warehouse.<br />
QLD<br />
Damian Lee<br />
0400 814 272<br />
NSW<br />
Liz Moran<br />
0412 498 720<br />
VIC<br />
Ian Hockley<br />
0400 625 296<br />
WA / SA<br />
Caesar Nicholas<br />
0419 667 785<br />
The site is now completely operational <strong>and</strong> TCL sales <strong>and</strong> operational<br />
teams are busy looking <strong>for</strong> customers to fill <strong>the</strong> warehouse.<br />
If you have any leads please contact Caesar Nicholas WA / SA State<br />
Sales Representative on 0419 667 785.<br />
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22<br />
AUSTRALIA<br />
ANZ Certificate of Appreciation Awarded<br />
to Toll Priority TechServ<br />
ANZ MERCHANT SERVICES AWARDED A CERTIFICATE OF<br />
APPRECIATION TO THE <strong>TOLL</strong> PRIORITY TECHSERV TEAM DURING<br />
ONE OF THEIR RECENT REWARDS AND RECOGNITION EVENINGS.<br />
OUR TEAM WAS RECOGNISED FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING<br />
PERFORMANCE DURING THE SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF<br />
THE ANZ EFTPOS BUSINESS.<br />
Toll Priority TechServ team members Allan McKellar, Gayle Porter, Len<br />
Spain, Mitch Gotz, Roy Smith <strong>and</strong> Wendy Lawler were all mentioned<br />
as being large players in <strong>the</strong> project’s success.<br />
Toll Priority TechServ recently took over <strong>the</strong> logistical management<br />
of ANZ’s EFTPOS network. This network is comprised of over 90,000<br />
terminals that are located within various businesses all over<br />
Australia.<br />
The management of <strong>the</strong> EFTPOS network involves <strong>the</strong> ongoing<br />
deployment <strong>and</strong> installation of new terminals as well as facilitating<br />
any required replacements of terminals or equipment. The entire<br />
system is controlled electronically by TechServ’s distribution system.<br />
ANSTO / ARI Impressed with Toll Priority’s Per<strong>for</strong>mance<br />
IAN GIBBS, LOGISTICS MANA<strong>GE</strong>R FOR AUSTRALIAN NUCLEAR<br />
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ORGANISATION (ANSTO)<br />
RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS AND INDUSTRIALS (ARI) AT LUCAS<br />
HEIGHTS NSW, WROTE: "I KNOW THAT ARI AND OUR CUSTOMERS /<br />
<strong>PA</strong>TIENTS WERE MOST IMPRESSED WITH THE PERFORMANCE<br />
OF <strong>TOLL</strong> PRIORITY AND WE ALL THANK THEM FOR PROVIDING SUCH<br />
A GREAT SERVICE. SOME OF THE DELIVERY TIMES WERE<br />
EXTRAORDINARY; IT IS A TESTAMENT TO <strong>TOLL</strong> PRIORITY’S<br />
UNDERSTANDING OF THE PRODUCT NEEDS AND THE DEDICATION /<br />
COMMITMENT OF MANY OF THEIR STAFF TO <strong>GE</strong>T THE JOB DONE."<br />
On 19 February ANSTO / ARI were due to receive a delivery of <strong>the</strong> Isotope<br />
Mo99m from South Africa, which would be processed to manufacture<br />
Tc99m generators on 20-21 February. These products would normally<br />
be delivered to Toll Priority early Thursday afternoon, <strong>for</strong> delivery on<br />
Friday morning.<br />
Un<strong>for</strong>tunately, on this particular occasion <strong>the</strong> shipment was offloaded<br />
in Johannesburg, <strong>and</strong> was not expected to arrive at ANSTO / ARI until<br />
Who says family cannot<br />
work toge<strong>the</strong>r: A proud<br />
Noel ‘Dad’ Smith (seated)<br />
with (left to right) his son<br />
Noel Smith Junior, nephew<br />
Bill Smith <strong>and</strong> gr<strong>and</strong>son<br />
Aaron Smith.<br />
Accepting <strong>the</strong> Award of Appreciation (left to right) are Roy Smith, Allan McKellar<br />
<strong>and</strong> Mitch Gotz from ANZ’s Senior Marketing Manager Andy Thompson <strong>and</strong> Major<br />
Account Implementation Manager Ian Tallis.<br />
This incorporates <strong>the</strong> management of jobs, inventory of stock <strong>and</strong><br />
tracking terminal serial numbers.<br />
It is activated when <strong>the</strong> ANZ team logs a job within our distribution<br />
system, <strong>the</strong>n a trained, uni<strong>for</strong>med specialist actions <strong>the</strong> request within<br />
<strong>the</strong> agreed timeframe, usually 4 hours <strong>for</strong> metropolitan areas <strong>and</strong><br />
24 hours <strong>for</strong> regional locations.<br />
Toll Priority is excited to receive this recognition <strong>and</strong> is committed to<br />
contributing to <strong>the</strong> ongoing success <strong>and</strong> fur<strong>the</strong>r development with<br />
ANZ Merchant Services.<br />
19:30 on Thursday 21st. This was obviously going to have an effect on<br />
deliveries to a number of <strong>the</strong>ir customers, in particular intrastate <strong>and</strong><br />
interstate customers.<br />
Toll Priority was contacted (David Maurice <strong>and</strong> Sue Nicolas) <strong>and</strong> asked<br />
if <strong>the</strong>y could help deliver <strong>the</strong>se shipments as close as possible to <strong>the</strong><br />
normal delivery time. Toll Priority staff believed that many of <strong>the</strong><br />
shipments could still be despatched on <strong>the</strong> ‘bank network’ <strong>and</strong> that most<br />
delivery schedules could be achieved.<br />
Arrangements were <strong>the</strong>n made <strong>for</strong> ANSTO / ARI staff to work through<br />
Thursday night, eventually delivering <strong>the</strong> shipments to Toll Priority Bankstown<br />
at 04:24 on Friday morning. By utilising Toll Priority’s time-critical network,<br />
all deliveries were made within <strong>the</strong> next six hours. Some were little more<br />
than two hours – Tamworth was delivered at 06:48 <strong>and</strong> Canberra 06:26.<br />
A combination of <strong>the</strong> outst<strong>and</strong>ing ef<strong>for</strong>t of many ARI staff <strong>and</strong> huge<br />
contribution from Toll Priority staff produced great results with minimum<br />
impact on most ARI customers <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir patients.<br />
Dad Clocks Up 35 Years<br />
<strong>TOLL</strong> EXPRESS QLD CELEBRATED<br />
35 YEARS OF SERVICE FOR ONE OF THEIR<br />
VALUED EMPLOYEES, NOEL ‘DAD’ SMITH<br />
THIS MONTH. DAD JOINED <strong>TOLL</strong> EXPRESS<br />
FOLLOWING THE ACQUISITION OF<br />
BRAMBLES IN 1995.<br />
The Smith family has a long history in <strong>the</strong> Toll<br />
<strong>Group</strong> with son Noel Junior <strong>and</strong> nephew Bill<br />
Smith both working at <strong>the</strong> Richl<strong>and</strong>s depot<br />
Look What’s New <strong>for</strong> Toll Priority<br />
in Port Lincoln (SA)<br />
The team at <strong>the</strong> opening of <strong>the</strong> new depot (l-r) Robert Quinn – Cleve <strong>and</strong> Port Lincoln Agent; Wally Lamont –<br />
Port Lincoln Driver; Darren Allen – Cleve <strong>and</strong> Port Lincoln Agent; Arthur Ziolek – Business Development<br />
Manager, Toll Priority <strong>and</strong> James Stockham – Port Lincoln Driver.<br />
<strong>TOLL</strong> PRIORITY IS PROUD TO OFFER THESE TWO NEW FEATURES TO THE THRIVING PORT<br />
LINCOLN BUSINESS COMMUNITY.<br />
Our new depot has just opened <strong>and</strong> is conveniently located at 5 Mallee Crescent, Port<br />
Lincoln.<br />
Dedicated road <strong>and</strong> air linehaul services between Port Lincoln <strong>and</strong> Adelaide integrates with<br />
our existing Toll Priority National Network <strong>and</strong> Global capabilities.<br />
Features <strong>and</strong> Benefits <strong>for</strong> our customers:<br />
Fast, accurate <strong>and</strong> safe h<strong>and</strong>ling of freight in our new depot.<br />
Road services to Adelaide <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r SA locations to meet overnight delivery solutions.<br />
Dedicated aircraft ex Port Lincoln to Adelaide linking into our national air freight network<br />
of 50 aircraft.<br />
Exclusive access to <strong>the</strong> ‘belly space’ of Virgin Blue <strong>and</strong> Pacific Blue flights providing air<br />
freight solutions <strong>for</strong> Airport-to-Airport requirements ex Adelaide.<br />
Toll Priority Local Driver Jim Stockham.<br />
<strong>and</strong> gr<strong>and</strong>son Aaron working <strong>for</strong> Toll SPD.<br />
Combined, <strong>the</strong> family has contributed over<br />
79 years of service to <strong>the</strong> company.<br />
On behalf of Toll Express management <strong>and</strong><br />
staff, we congratulate ‘Dad’ <strong>for</strong> reaching this<br />
amazing milestone <strong>and</strong> thank him <strong>for</strong> all his<br />
hard work, commitment <strong>and</strong> contributions<br />
to <strong>the</strong> Company over <strong>the</strong> years.<br />
Port Lincoln Marina.<br />
Branch Manager Peter Murphy congratulates<br />
Dad Smith on his 35 years service <strong>and</strong> presents him<br />
with a framed photo <strong>and</strong> Service Award.<br />
AUSTRALIA<br />
Toll Dnata Airport<br />
Services Exp<strong>and</strong>s<br />
<strong>TOLL</strong> DNATA AIRPORT SERVICES HAS<br />
SEEN SOME SIGNIFICANT EX<strong>PA</strong>NSION<br />
IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS, SPECIFICALLY<br />
WITH THE ACQUISITION OF TWO COM<strong>PA</strong>NIES<br />
AND THE COMMENCEMENT OF GROUND<br />
HANDLING SERVICES FOR EMIRATES ACROSS<br />
AUSTRALIA.<br />
The joint venture between Toll <strong>and</strong> Dnata<br />
Airport Services commenced in late 2007 but<br />
operationally commenced with <strong>the</strong> Emirates<br />
ground h<strong>and</strong>ling in February <strong>and</strong> March 2008.<br />
To facilitate that expansion <strong>and</strong> development,<br />
Toll Dnata acquired two organisations, Aero-<br />
Care Flight Support (International Division) <strong>and</strong><br />
Skystar Airport Services.<br />
Aero-Care was a partner of Toll Dnata in<br />
Adelaide <strong>and</strong> Sydney providing passenger<br />
check-in <strong>and</strong> customer services <strong>for</strong> Singapore<br />
Airlines <strong>and</strong> had built a reputation <strong>for</strong> efficient,<br />
quality customer service. The Aero-Care staff<br />
transitioned into <strong>the</strong> Toll Dnata family with ease<br />
<strong>and</strong> we welcome <strong>the</strong>m as we look to cement<br />
our growth in Australian ground services.<br />
Skystar was an established international<br />
ground h<strong>and</strong>ling business in Perth <strong>and</strong><br />
Brisbane. The acquisition of Skystar<br />
(International Services) provides Toll Dnata <strong>the</strong><br />
complete national coverage <strong>for</strong> passenger <strong>and</strong><br />
ramp h<strong>and</strong>ling services in Australia. Skystar<br />
too had built a reputation <strong>for</strong> quality services<br />
with customer airlines <strong>and</strong> this acquisition is<br />
very much an integral part of <strong>the</strong> development<br />
of <strong>the</strong> Toll Dnata br<strong>and</strong> across this region.<br />
Within six weeks of <strong>the</strong>se acquisitions being<br />
finalised, Toll Dnata commenced ground<br />
h<strong>and</strong>ling <strong>for</strong> Emirates in Melbourne, Brisbane,<br />
Perth <strong>and</strong> Sydney. Services include passenger<br />
check-in, aircraft h<strong>and</strong>ling <strong>and</strong> cargo<br />
h<strong>and</strong>ling.<br />
Toll Dnata now provides international<br />
passenger, aircraft <strong>and</strong> cargo h<strong>and</strong>ling services<br />
<strong>for</strong> premium airlines including Singapore<br />
Airlines, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Air Canada,<br />
Virgin Atlantic, Royal Brunei Airlines <strong>and</strong> Air<br />
New Zeal<strong>and</strong> right across Australia. They also<br />
continue to provide ground h<strong>and</strong>ling in capital<br />
cities across Australia <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> Toll Priority air<br />
network.<br />
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ASIA<br />
Winner Lim Hong Meng (centre) proudly accepts his winner's award presented to<br />
him by Toll <strong>Group</strong> Managing Director Paul Little (right) <strong>and</strong> Toll Sponsored PGA<br />
Player Richard Green.<br />
Paul Little presenting a cheque of $15,000 to Board Member of MILK<br />
(Mainly I Love Kids) Debbie Phun.<br />
Heng Chiang Gnee, Low Sin Leng, Serene Foo <strong>and</strong> Foo Say Boon.<br />
Daniel Wan, Peter Tan, Choo Teck Chuan <strong>and</strong> Vincent Tan.<br />
Victor McGladdery, Vigo Kristofferson, John H Thibodeaux <strong>and</strong> Trevor Howard.<br />
The event ends with a sumptuous dinner in The Gr<strong>and</strong> Salon, Sentosa, Singapore.<br />
Inaugural Toll Logistics (Asia) Golf Challenge 2008 Toll Board Visits Toll Logistics – Asia<br />
So you think you have played in a<br />
couple of good Corporate Golf days in<br />
your time? Well I thought I had until I had<br />
<strong>the</strong> pleasure of playing in <strong>the</strong> Toll Logistics<br />
Golf Challenge 2008 on 23 April.<br />
LETS START WITH THE VENUE, SENTOSA GOLF CLUB, WHERE<br />
RUMOUR HAS IT YOU NEED SIX FIGURES TO BECOME A MEMBER. A<br />
‘HOLE IN ONE’ ON EVERY <strong>PA</strong>R 3 WHERE YOU CAN WIN AN AUDI Q7,<br />
AUDI A6, VOLKSWA<strong>GE</strong>N TOUAREG OR VOLKSWA<strong>GE</strong>N <strong>PA</strong>SSAT 1.8T.<br />
THEN CAME THE LOGISTICS: 68 FLIGHTS WERE RESERVED WITH<br />
99 PEOPLE ARRIVING IN THE MORNING AND 142 ARRIVING IN THE<br />
AFTERNOON. THERE WERE 68 GROUPS OF FOUR: THAT’S TWO<br />
GROUPS OF FOUR PLAYING OFF EVERY HOLE IN THE MORNING AND<br />
AFTERNOON – EXCELLENT <strong>PA</strong>R 3s.<br />
My Congratulations to Peter Tan, Victor Tan, Dennis Seen, Teo Teck<br />
Seng, Ho Kee Sin, Captain Chua Eng Boon <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Team of Toll Logistics<br />
Singapore <strong>for</strong> an unbelievable day. The Toll Staff coordinating <strong>the</strong><br />
event were just amazing. I have never be<strong>for</strong>e experienced such<br />
a professionally run golf event.<br />
The highlight of <strong>the</strong> dinner was <strong>the</strong> President / CEO of Toll Logistics<br />
Asia, Wayne Hunt, leading <strong>the</strong> guests in a song sung in M<strong>and</strong>arin about<br />
friendship. What a night, what a function. A wonderful way to celebrate<br />
<strong>the</strong> integration of <strong>the</strong> Asia businesses under <strong>the</strong> one banner of Toll<br />
Logistics; whilst recognising <strong>the</strong> customers <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir support <strong>and</strong> also<br />
raising money <strong>for</strong> MILK (Mainly I Love Kids). A great day had by all.<br />
<strong>TOLL</strong> LOGISTICS GOLF CHALLEN<strong>GE</strong> 2008 RESULTS<br />
OVERALL CHAMPION Lim Hong Meng<br />
Male Division A Champion<br />
Ng Han Hwa<br />
1st Runner-up<br />
Ho Soo Jau<br />
2nd Runner-up<br />
Nelson<br />
Male Division B Champion<br />
Louis Yeo<br />
1st Runner-up<br />
Sumardi Bin Sidi<br />
2nd Runner-up<br />
Jimmy Lian<br />
Male Division C Champion<br />
Jimmy Wong<br />
1st Runner-up<br />
Daren Foo<br />
2nd Runner-up<br />
Ch<strong>and</strong>ra D.Irianto<br />
Ladies Division Champion<br />
Serene Soon<br />
1st Runner-up<br />
Jessie Foo<br />
2nd Runner-up<br />
Tanya Chongchit<br />
Sing-a-long session on stage by <strong>the</strong> senior management team of Toll Logistics Asia,<br />
Victor Tan, Wayne Hunt <strong>and</strong> Peter Tan.<br />
Spare a thought <strong>for</strong> Richard Green (PGA<br />
Player sponsored by Toll) who played with us<br />
in both <strong>the</strong> morning <strong>and</strong> afternoon groups, in<br />
33 degree heat <strong>and</strong> stifling humidity.<br />
To Richard thank you; our guests thoroughly<br />
enjoyed you <strong>and</strong> your golfing tips.<br />
Congratulations to <strong>the</strong> winner Lim Hong Meng<br />
<strong>and</strong> all o<strong>the</strong>r competitors <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir fantastic<br />
ef<strong>for</strong>t; <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> great team ef<strong>for</strong>t in organising<br />
such a fabulous event.<br />
Michael Fox<br />
Director Property – Toll <strong>Group</strong><br />
On behalf of Toll, we thank our many<br />
sponsors <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir fabulous support –<br />
it is greatly appreciated:<br />
Associated Rental Tools Company Pte Ltd<br />
Central Star Marine Supplies Ptd Ltd<br />
Continental Engineering Enterprise Pte Ltd<br />
Frank Marine Services Pte Ltd<br />
Goldbell Engineering Pte Ltd<br />
Hua Tiong Asia Pte Ltd<br />
Hua Tiong Inl<strong>and</strong> Transport Service Pte Ltd<br />
Jurong SML Pte Ltd<br />
LCH (S) Pte Ltd<br />
Lian Yi Shipbuilding <strong>and</strong><br />
Construction Pte Ltd<br />
MacGregor Cranes AB<br />
Multico System Engineers Pte Ltd<br />
Panalpina World Transport (S) Pte Ltd<br />
Philip Chang Trading Co<br />
Powertrans Engineering Pte Ltd<br />
Premium Automobile Pte Ltd<br />
PT Karimun Sembawang Shipyard<br />
Regency Steel Asia Pte Ltd<br />
Scott & English (Malaysia) SDN BHD<br />
Singapore Telecommunications Ltd<br />
3i Technologies Pte Ltd<br />
Tiong Woon Crane & Transport (Pte) Ltd<br />
UMW Equipment & Engineering Pte Ltd<br />
Viking Engineering Pte Ltd<br />
Volkswagen <strong>Group</strong> Singapore<br />
Woodl<strong>and</strong>s Transport Service Pte Ltd<br />
Zuellig Insurance Singapore<br />
President / CEO Toll Logistics Asia Wayne Hunt<br />
demonstrates his grip on <strong>the</strong> club.<br />
ASIA<br />
L-R front: Newest Board Member Non-Executive Director Frank Ford <strong>and</strong> Non-Executive Director Mark Smith.<br />
Back: Non-Executive Director Harry Boon, Chief Financial Officer Neil Chatfield, Chairman Ray Horsburgh,<br />
Managing Director Paul Little, Company Secretary Bernard McInerney <strong>and</strong> President / CEO Toll Logistics Asia<br />
Wayne Hunt. (Not pictured but was present at <strong>the</strong> meeting, Non-Executive Director Barry Cusack.)<br />
THE FULL <strong>TOLL</strong> BOARD VISITED SINGAPORE<br />
FROM SUNDAY 20TH TO WEDNESDAY<br />
23RD APRIL FOR AN UPDATE ON THE<br />
EX<strong>PA</strong>NDING BUSINESS PORTFOLIO OF<br />
<strong>TOLL</strong> LOGISTICS – ASIA FOLLOWING THE<br />
RECENT ACQUISITION AND INTEGRATION<br />
OF SEMBAWANG KIMTRANS LOGISTICS.<br />
THE BOARD WERE PRESENTED WITH<br />
COMPREHENSIVE BUSINESS OVERVIEWS AND<br />
TAKEN ON TOURS OF THE VARIOUS OPERATIONS.<br />
The visit also provided <strong>the</strong> Senior Management<br />
Team with <strong>the</strong> opportunity to attend <strong>the</strong> April<br />
Board Meeting <strong>and</strong> present <strong>the</strong> proposed<br />
growth strategies <strong>for</strong> Marine <strong>and</strong> Mining<br />
Toll Logistics Celebrates Maiden<br />
Voyages of Two Vessels<br />
<strong>TOLL</strong> LOGISTICS RECENTLY CELEBRATED THE<br />
MAIDEN VOYA<strong>GE</strong>S OF TWO NEW ADDITIONS<br />
TO ITS FLEET – ALBERT <strong>TOLL</strong>, A CONTAINER<br />
VESSEL AND <strong>TOLL</strong> SPD 3308, A SELF-PROPELLED<br />
AND SELF-DISCHARGING VESSEL.<br />
Albert Toll, named after <strong>the</strong> <strong>Group</strong>’s founder, is<br />
a geared container vessel with two pedestal<br />
cranes that can lift a combined load of<br />
80 tonnes. She is suitable <strong>for</strong> remote area<br />
operations where <strong>the</strong>re is no permanent port<br />
infrastructure. Albert Toll’s carrying capacity of<br />
344 TEU or 152 FEU complements Toll Logistics’<br />
fleet of feeder vessels enabling <strong>the</strong> company to<br />
provide shipping solutions to a diverse<br />
customer base.<br />
Toll SPD 3308 is <strong>the</strong> latest addition to Toll<br />
Logistics’ purpose-built fleet <strong>and</strong> supplements<br />
our coal transportation capabilities on major<br />
routes in Indonesia. With a load capacity of 9500<br />
tonnes, this self-propelled <strong>and</strong> self-discharging<br />
vessel is built to negotiate tight navigational<br />
conditions without any assist tugs. Toll SPD<br />
3308’s state-of-<strong>the</strong>-art design <strong>and</strong> technology,<br />
<strong>the</strong> first of its kind in Sou<strong>the</strong>ast Asia, allows <strong>for</strong><br />
remote <strong>and</strong> shallow water operations. It offers<br />
an efficient <strong>and</strong> reliable transportation with a<br />
Logistics, Offshore Petroleum Supply Services<br />
<strong>and</strong> Automotive Logistics.<br />
The broad career experiences of each Board<br />
member ensured plenty of interaction between<br />
all parties during <strong>the</strong> Board’s visit, <strong>and</strong> has<br />
assisted Toll Logistics Asia greatly in ‘fine<br />
tuning’ it’s overall strategies across <strong>the</strong> region.<br />
For more in<strong>for</strong>mation on <strong>the</strong> Services<br />
mentioned, please contact:<br />
Mr Peter Tan, Executive Director – Toll<br />
Logistics (Asia) Pte Ltd<br />
EMAIL peter.tan@tollgroup.com<br />
PHONE +65 6210 2188<br />
faster turnaround time to serve <strong>the</strong> buoyant coal<br />
mining industry in Indonesia.<br />
With <strong>the</strong> addition of Albert Toll <strong>and</strong> Toll SPD<br />
3308, Toll Logistics is better able to meet <strong>the</strong><br />
dem<strong>and</strong>s <strong>for</strong> marine transportation Sou<strong>the</strong>ast<br />
Asia where it is one of <strong>the</strong> leading marine<br />
logistics players.<br />
For more in<strong>for</strong>mation, please contact:<br />
Mr Peter Tan – Executive Director,<br />
Toll Logistics (Asia) Pte Ltd<br />
EMAIL peter.tan@tollgroup.com<br />
PHONE +65 6210 2188<br />
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COMMUNITY<br />
NDP 2008 Experience<br />
THE SINGAPORE NATIONAL<br />
DAY <strong>PA</strong>RADE (NDP) ALWAYS<br />
BRINGS ME FOND MEMORIES<br />
AS IT WAS THROUGH MY<br />
INVOLVEMENT IN NDP 2004<br />
THAT I WAS FIRST ACQUAINTED<br />
WITH <strong>TOLL</strong> LOGISTICS (ASIA)<br />
LIMITED, FORMALLY KNOWN AS<br />
SEMBAWANG KIMTRANS LTD.<br />
IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN A<br />
RENOWNED SUPPORTER OF<br />
NATIONAL SERVICE AND EVENTS, A LAUDABLE AND EXEMPLARY<br />
MOVE OF A CORPORATE ORGANISATION.<br />
The invitation by <strong>the</strong> NDP Executive Committee to participate this year, as<br />
one of <strong>the</strong> only seven companies to march, indeed is ano<strong>the</strong>r milestone of <strong>the</strong><br />
Logistics Industry as we register our contribution in bolstering <strong>the</strong> economic<br />
growth <strong>and</strong> development in Singapore <strong>and</strong> also <strong>the</strong> regions around.<br />
I am indeed honoured to lead <strong>and</strong> to be part of <strong>the</strong> marching contingent<br />
representing our company in this national event. With <strong>the</strong> strong support<br />
of our management team <strong>and</strong> fellow colleagues, we were able to<br />
smoothly <strong>and</strong> efficiently assemble a 71-person contingent. At <strong>the</strong> time of<br />
writing we were already half way through <strong>the</strong> initial preparation <strong>and</strong><br />
rehearsal, <strong>the</strong>reby, we will be moving to <strong>the</strong> actual parade venue at <strong>the</strong><br />
Marina Bay to carry out <strong>the</strong> final combined rehearsals on 8 June, 2008.<br />
In <strong>the</strong> month of July, we are expected to take part in three National<br />
ST Logistics Supported <strong>the</strong> Ministry of Foreign Affairs<br />
Humanitarian Aids to Myanmar<br />
SINGAPORE HAS SENT ITS FIRST BATCH OF RELIEF SUPPLIES –<br />
<strong>PA</strong>RT OF THE US$200,000 HUMANITARIAN AID <strong>PA</strong>CKA<strong>GE</strong><br />
ANNOUNCED BY THE SINGAPORE GOVERNMENT – TO CYCLONE-HIT<br />
MYANMAR ON 7 MAY 2008.<br />
ST Logistics (Toll Asia’s government business arm), was activated by<br />
<strong>the</strong> Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who is acting on behalf of <strong>the</strong> Singapore<br />
Government to prepare Humanitarian Aid (HA) to be sent to Myanmar<br />
at <strong>the</strong> earliest opportunity after Myanmar was hit by cyclone Nargis.<br />
Immediately, ST Logistics sourced <strong>and</strong> packed <strong>the</strong> HA’s items <strong>and</strong><br />
coordinated <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> HA’s cargoes to be air-freighted to Yangon<br />
Medical Supplies<br />
Arrive in<br />
Myanmar<br />
CYCONE-BATTERED Myanmar<br />
received <strong>the</strong> first portion of a<br />
US$200,000 (S$270,000) aid package<br />
from Singapore yesterday.<br />
Singapore’s Ambassador to<br />
Myanmar, Mr Robert Chua, h<strong>and</strong>ed<br />
<strong>the</strong> first of several tranches of aid –<br />
this one consisting of medical<br />
supplies – to Colonel Myint Htun, <strong>the</strong><br />
director-general of <strong>the</strong> Myanmar<br />
Social Welfare Ministry’s fire<br />
services department.<br />
Drinking water, water purifying<br />
tablets, tents, blankets <strong>and</strong> food<br />
supplies will also be sent <strong>the</strong>re in <strong>the</strong><br />
PITCHING IN: Singapore’s Ambassador to Myanmar Robert Chua h<strong>and</strong>ing over <strong>the</strong> first<br />
next few days.<br />
tranche of <strong>the</strong> Government’s $270,000 aid package to Colonel Myint Htun yesterday.<br />
Picture <strong>and</strong> caption from The Straits <strong>Time</strong>s, 8 May 2008. Loading cargoes <strong>for</strong> delivery to Airport.<br />
Education (NE) shows which were allocated <strong>for</strong> school children,<br />
Full-Dressed Rehearsal preview <strong>and</strong> on <strong>the</strong> D-day, 9 August, 2008,<br />
which marks Singapore’s 43rd Birthday.<br />
Through participating in <strong>the</strong> NDP rehearsals, I have had <strong>the</strong> chance to<br />
develop greater rapport with my fellow colleagues. I have also fostered<br />
closer relationships <strong>and</strong> ties with friends from our Toll (Asia) sister<br />
companies – ST Logistics <strong>and</strong> Singapore Offshore Petroleum Services<br />
(SOPS) who are also participating in this special event.<br />
The morale of <strong>the</strong> contingent is superb <strong>and</strong> we will continue to work hard<br />
to fly <strong>the</strong> Toll flag high, <strong>and</strong> do <strong>the</strong> company proud as we celebrate <strong>the</strong><br />
National Day.<br />
Teo Teck Seng – General Manager, Feeder Services<br />
PEH SI HUI – INTERN, MARINE<br />
A<strong>GE</strong> 18<br />
I am <strong>the</strong> youngest member of <strong>the</strong><br />
contingent. Many of my seniors<br />
take care of me during training<br />
<strong>and</strong> I feel appreciated <strong>and</strong> have a<br />
great sense of belonging to <strong>the</strong><br />
group. This is my first time<br />
participating in <strong>the</strong> National Day<br />
Parade (NDP) <strong>and</strong> I am honoured to be representing my company.<br />
Through my NDP experience, I’ve learned values, such as, discipline <strong>and</strong><br />
care <strong>for</strong> o<strong>the</strong>rs. In <strong>the</strong> case of NPD, we need to follow comm<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong><br />
International Airport.<br />
These cargoes,<br />
each carrying <strong>the</strong><br />
Singapore flag label,<br />
were loaded onto a<br />
SilkAir flight that was ST Logistics personnel packing <strong>the</strong> relief supplies.<br />
bound <strong>for</strong> Myanmar<br />
on <strong>the</strong> morning of 7 May 2008. This first batch of <strong>the</strong> Singapore<br />
Governments HA’s package arrived in Yongan International Airport on<br />
<strong>the</strong> same day, <strong>and</strong> was h<strong>and</strong>ed over to <strong>the</strong> Myanmar’s government<br />
by Mr Robert Chua, Singapore’s Ambassador to Myanmar.<br />
Several more shipments of supplies are expected to be sent from<br />
Singapore to Yangon progressively after <strong>the</strong> first shipment. ST<br />
Logistics thanks <strong>the</strong> Ministry of Foreign Affairs <strong>for</strong> selecting it to be its<br />
logistics partner in this emergency relief assistance to Myanmar<br />
by <strong>the</strong> Government of Singapore <strong>and</strong> is proud to play a part in it.<br />
carry out drills in uni<strong>for</strong>mity. I got to know many new friends from<br />
different walks of life <strong>and</strong> I have learned to interact with <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
participants. As well ties <strong>and</strong> bonds are <strong>for</strong>ged during <strong>the</strong> trainings as we<br />
work hard alongside each o<strong>the</strong>r to put up a magnificent display <strong>for</strong><br />
Singapore, a place where I call home.<br />
From <strong>the</strong> journey, I underst<strong>and</strong> that NDP is not just a date – 9 August,<br />
but of a lot of time, resources <strong>and</strong> perspiration that are put in each <strong>and</strong><br />
every year <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> preparation to ensure <strong>the</strong> success of this Big Day.<br />
YEO BAN CHWEE – MANA<strong>GE</strong>R, OCEAN FREIGHT, A<strong>GE</strong> 47<br />
NDP is an annual event where<br />
most Singaporeans would want<br />
to participate, ei<strong>the</strong>r as a<br />
spectator or participant. This<br />
year, Toll Logistics (Asia) has <strong>the</strong><br />
privilege to be part of <strong>the</strong> NDP<br />
celebrations <strong>and</strong> I am honoured<br />
to be part of <strong>the</strong> team. From <strong>the</strong><br />
first meeting <strong>and</strong> short rehearsal<br />
at our company’s car park to <strong>the</strong><br />
weekend rehearsals at Nee Soon camp, we have had a lot of fun <strong>and</strong><br />
laughter. We have <strong>the</strong> opportunity to meet new friends from o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
contingents, such as: People’s Action Party (<strong>PA</strong>P), SembCorp, ERA <strong>and</strong><br />
National Trades Union Congress (NTUC). <strong>Last</strong> weekend, with <strong>the</strong> addition<br />
of <strong>the</strong> students’ uni<strong>for</strong>m groups joining <strong>the</strong> rehearsal, I am happy to<br />
witness this ‘NDP Family’ increasing in size. I would like to thank all <strong>the</strong><br />
trainers <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir dedication <strong>and</strong> patience <strong>and</strong> I am looking <strong>for</strong>ward to <strong>the</strong><br />
rehearsal on <strong>the</strong> ‘floating plat<strong>for</strong>m’ soon.<br />
Toll Donates to Sichuan,<br />
China’s 8.0 Magnitude<br />
Earthquake Aid<br />
THE 2008 SICHUAN EARTHQUAKE (OTHERWISE KNOWN AS<br />
THE GREAT SICHUAN EARTHQUAKE OR THE WENCHUAN<br />
EARTHQUAKE) IS BELIEVED TO BE ONE OF THE DEADLIEST AND<br />
STRON<strong>GE</strong>ST EARTHQUAKES TO EVER HIT CHINA. THIS 8.0 MAGNITUDE<br />
EARTHQUAKE HAS RESULTED IN ABOUT 69,000 DEAD, ABOUT 380,000<br />
INJURED, ABOUT 19,000 LISTED AS MISSING AND HAS LEFT<br />
4.8 MILLION PEOPLE HOMELESS. FORTUNATELY, NO MEMBER OF OUR<br />
CHINESE OPERATIONS WERE INJURED IN THIS HORRIFIC EVENT.<br />
Immediately, <strong>the</strong> employees of Toll’s operations in China, ST-Anda<br />
organised a donation campaign in China with a total of S$25,000 being<br />
raised. On May 20, 2008, Toll Singapore also organised an internal fundraising<br />
to help victims of <strong>the</strong> Sichuan earthquake as part of our Corporate<br />
Social Responsibility (CSR) ef<strong>for</strong>ts. The total amount of donation collected<br />
was S$7,262; which has been channelled to <strong>the</strong> Red Cross Society <strong>for</strong><br />
putting towards relief operations.<br />
Pacorini Toll also contributed ano<strong>the</strong>r US$10,000 (about S$13,626) directly<br />
to <strong>the</strong> China Embassy to aid <strong>the</strong> rescue ef<strong>for</strong>ts. Altoge<strong>the</strong>r approximately<br />
S$46,000 was raised – hopefully <strong>the</strong>se donations will assist in bringing<br />
some temporary relief to <strong>the</strong> victims in Sichuan, China. Toll <strong>and</strong> its<br />
subsidiaries believe in helping <strong>the</strong> communities wherever we operate.<br />
COMMUNITY<br />
Toll Logistics Helps<br />
Rebuild Indonesian<br />
Village Destroyed by Fire<br />
A FIRE RAVA<strong>GE</strong>D A LITTLE VILLA<strong>GE</strong> IN KOTABARU, KALIMANTAN<br />
IN INDONESIA, WHERE <strong>TOLL</strong> LOGISTICS OPERATES FOUR<br />
BAR<strong>GE</strong>S THAT DELIVER COAL FROM MINE SITES TO THE PORT AT<br />
KOTABARU. SOME 400 HOUSES WERE DESTROYED IN THE FIRE<br />
WHICH ALSO LEFT SOME 1200 PEOPLE HOMELESS.<br />
To assist <strong>the</strong> villagers who have lost <strong>the</strong>ir homes <strong>and</strong> belongings in <strong>the</strong><br />
massive fire, Toll Logistics recently donated 10,000,000 Indonesian<br />
rupiah (equivalent to approximately AU$1600) to <strong>the</strong> community.<br />
Said Wayne Hunt, President CEO of Toll Logistics – Asia, "While <strong>the</strong><br />
amount may not seem very much to us, it went a long way in helping<br />
<strong>the</strong> villagers get <strong>the</strong>ir lives back toge<strong>the</strong>r again. In <strong>the</strong>se areas, <strong>the</strong><br />
villagers lead frugal lives <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>y do not require very much money to<br />
rebuild <strong>the</strong>ir homes."<br />
This donation is but one of <strong>the</strong> many ef<strong>for</strong>ts undertaken by Toll<br />
Logistics - Asia <strong>and</strong> its subsidiaries to help <strong>the</strong> communities wherever<br />
we operate.<br />
<strong>TOLL</strong> TODAY JUNE – AUGUST 2008
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COMMUNITY<br />
Star Studded Evening Raises Funds <strong>for</strong> Rail Safety Toll NZ Achieves Good<br />
Profile at School Expo<br />
OVER NZ$75,000 OF FUNDING FOR RAIL SAFETY WAS RAISED<br />
AT THE SECOND CHRIS CAIRNS FOUNDATION GALA DINNER<br />
HELD IN AUCKLAND RECENTLY. <strong>TOLL</strong> NZ IS THE MAJOR SPONSOR<br />
OF THE FOUNDATION.<br />
Among notable names in <strong>the</strong> 400-strong audience were Prime Minister<br />
Helen Clark, Sports Minister Clayton Cosgrove, National Party Deputy<br />
Leader Bill English, Dilmah Tea Owner Merrill Fern<strong>and</strong>o, Phoenix<br />
Soccer Club Owner Terry Serepisos, <strong>and</strong> local celebrities such as Tina<br />
Cross, Jackie Clarke, April Iriamia, Mark Sainsbury, Phil Leishman,<br />
Dion Nash <strong>and</strong> Bernice Mene.<br />
MCed by John Campbell <strong>and</strong> Carol Hirschfeld from TV3, <strong>the</strong> evening<br />
featured special guests Simon O’Donnell from Channel 9 in Australia<br />
<strong>and</strong> New Zeal<strong>and</strong>’s most successful jockey Lance O’Sullivan.<br />
Chris Cairns spoke of how thankful he was <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> support given to his<br />
campaign to promote rail safety in New Zeal<strong>and</strong>. He said <strong>the</strong> money<br />
raised from <strong>the</strong> dinner would be used to exp<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> 'Tracks are <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>Train</strong>s' program to college students.<br />
Toll NZ Chief Executive David Jackson paid tribute to all drivers who<br />
have to deal with accidents on <strong>the</strong> rail network in his speech.<br />
In keeping with <strong>the</strong> racing <strong>the</strong>me <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> night, <strong>the</strong>re was a ‘fashion on <strong>the</strong><br />
field’ event which was won by Toll NZ<br />
HR Manager Margaret Gracie pictured<br />
receiving her prize from race host<br />
Phil Leishman.<br />
Former Australian cricketer <strong>and</strong> now TV personality Simon O'Donnell<br />
was a special guest on <strong>the</strong> night <strong>and</strong> was more than happy to chat<br />
about racing to host Phil Lieshman.<br />
Rt Hon Helen Clark, New Zeal<strong>and</strong> Prime Minister with Chris Cairns.<br />
The Prime Minister reiterated her Government’s continued commitment<br />
to rail safety <strong>and</strong> applauded <strong>the</strong> ef<strong>for</strong>ts of <strong>the</strong> Chris Cairns Foundation<br />
in achieving so much in such a short time.<br />
In August Chris will walk from Auckl<strong>and</strong> to Rolleston where his sister<br />
Louise was killed after a truck drove through a crossing <strong>and</strong> hit<br />
<strong>the</strong> train she was travelling in. Two o<strong>the</strong>r young women also died in<br />
<strong>the</strong> crash.<br />
Team Toll Claims Sixth in Gruelling Event<br />
A TWO-PLACE IMPROVEMENT ON LAST YEAR'S EFFORT WAS<br />
ACHIEVED BY TEAM <strong>TOLL</strong> IN THIS YEAR'S CURE KIDS GREAT<br />
ADVENTURE RACE. <strong>TOLL</strong> NZ RAISED $10,000 THROUGH THE EVENT<br />
FOR CURE KIDS.<br />
Our company's team of Mark Thomson, Andrew de L'Isle, Bruce<br />
Houghton <strong>and</strong> Gretchen Stone, came a creditable sixth out of<br />
40 teams in <strong>the</strong> event held earlier this month at Muriwai Beach north<br />
of Auckl<strong>and</strong>, says team member Bruce Houghton.<br />
"It was a long day with an early-morning start <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong> race lasted<br />
over seven hours <strong>and</strong> saw <strong>the</strong> team have to conquer all kinds<br />
of terrain both on foot <strong>and</strong> by bike," he says.<br />
"The team had first-class support from <strong>the</strong> back-up crew that included<br />
Paul Watene, Sonny Witana, Carol Hunter, Shelley Leuchars <strong>and</strong><br />
National Party Deputy Leader Bill English pictured<br />
with his wife Mary was just one of <strong>the</strong> many<br />
distinguished guests who attended <strong>the</strong> dinner.<br />
Crystal October. Not <strong>for</strong>getting our great driver Dion from Toll<br />
Tranzlink who once again made sure everything got to <strong>the</strong> right<br />
location at <strong>the</strong> right time."<br />
Team Toll left to right: Mark Thomson, Andrew de L'Isle, Bruce Houghton <strong>and</strong><br />
Gretchen Stone.<br />
OVER 1000 STUDENTS FROM SCHOOLS AND COLLE<strong>GE</strong>S<br />
ACROSS AUCKLAND HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW A<br />
SPECIAL <strong>TOLL</strong> NZ PRESENTATION AT A RECENT EMPLOYERS’ AND<br />
MANUFACTURERS’ ASSOCIATION (EMA) TRADE FAIR.<br />
Toll NZ Skills Direct Manager Andy Graves says <strong>the</strong> objective was to<br />
raise <strong>the</strong> profile of Toll NZ <strong>and</strong> our associated business units, <strong>and</strong><br />
to educate <strong>the</strong> younger generation with a view to future recruitment.<br />
"Key roles were discussed with <strong>the</strong> students whilst training <strong>and</strong><br />
development, including apprenticeships <strong>and</strong> NZQA qualifications,<br />
were promoted," he says.<br />
"We had great support from <strong>the</strong> business units <strong>and</strong> are planning more<br />
fairs across <strong>the</strong> country."<br />
In action at <strong>the</strong> fair were (left to right) Patrick Jackson (Chris Cairns Foundation),<br />
Stephen Thomas (Toll Tranzlink), Rowena Foster (Toll NZ), Andy Graves (Toll NZ),<br />
Libby Nelson (Toll NZ), Brendon Judd (Toll Rail), Allister Lowe (Toll Tranzlink) <strong>and</strong><br />
Darryl Batkin (Toll Tranzlink).<br />
COMMUNITY<br />
Red Puppy<br />
Appeal Support<br />
ADVERTISING POSTERS WERE RECENTLY ADDED TO THE BACK<br />
OF SOME <strong>TOLL</strong> TRANZLINK TRUCKS TO HELP CREATE AWARENESS<br />
OF THE RED PUPPY APPEAL WHICH RAN FROM APRIL 4–6.<br />
Guide dog Stella, who features in <strong>the</strong> Royal New Zeal<strong>and</strong> Foundation<br />
<strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> Blind (RNZFB) campaign, is pictured with Toll Tranzlink's<br />
National Transport Manager Murray Atkin (left), Executive Assistant<br />
Cindy Cator <strong>and</strong> <strong>Group</strong> General Manager Greg Miller during a recent<br />
visit to <strong>the</strong> Southdown facility.<br />
Project KPH Sponsorship by Interisl<strong>and</strong>er<br />
YOUNG DISABLED PEOPLE RECENTLY EXPERIENCED MOTORSHIP<br />
NEW ZEALAND CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES EVENTS THANKS TO<br />
PROJECT KPH AND THE INTERISLANDER.<br />
Project KPH was established by Leah Evans after she saw a young<br />
disabled man being bullied by teenagers at a motor sport event.<br />
"I was determined to make race-day a positive experience <strong>for</strong> people<br />
less advantaged than myself," says Leah.<br />
Driver Paul Radisich signs a shirt as Project KPH kids enjoy <strong>the</strong> South Isl<strong>and</strong> racing<br />
events.<br />
Consequently aiming to play host at two recent events in Levels Park<br />
(Timaru) <strong>and</strong> Teretonga Park (Invercargill), Leah un<strong>for</strong>tunately found<br />
herself unable to fund <strong>the</strong> transportation of herself, four-year-old son,<br />
gr<strong>and</strong>mo<strong>the</strong>r <strong>and</strong> car to <strong>and</strong> from Rotorua.<br />
However, Toll NZ responded positively to Leah’s plea <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> party<br />
made <strong>the</strong> return journey across Cook Strait compliments of <strong>the</strong><br />
Interisl<strong>and</strong>er.<br />
Some of <strong>the</strong> Project KPH kids left to right: Nathan, David, Jordan, Keely <strong>and</strong> Matt.<br />
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<strong>TOLL</strong> TODAY JUNE – AUGUST 2008
30 COMMUNITY COMMUNITY<br />
Living Medical Dreams<br />
IN MARCH 2007, <strong>TOLL</strong> DRIVER MALCOLM JONES DIED IN AN<br />
HORRIFIC COLLISION NOT FAR FROM TARCUTTA IN NSW. HE<br />
LEFT BEHIND HIS WIFE ANNETTE AND THEIR FOUR CHILDREN,<br />
DANIEL, JOSHUA, LUKE AND NAOMI. MALCOLM WAS JUSTIFIABLY<br />
PROUD OF HIS FAMILY, IN THEIR YOUNG LIVES HIS AND<br />
ANNETTE’S CHILDREN HAVE ACHIEVED AN ADMIRABLE LIST<br />
OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS. SECOND SON, JOSHUA’S MOST RECENT<br />
ACHIEVEMENT WOULD HAVE GIVEN HIM YET ANOTHER REASON<br />
TO SMILE.<br />
Joshua who is in his third year of medicine at Monash University has<br />
been selected as one of 34 Australian medical students to represent<br />
Australia at <strong>the</strong> 29th Asian Medical Students’ Conference which will<br />
be held in Tokyo, Japan in July this year. He will join 500 o<strong>the</strong>r medical<br />
students from Thail<strong>and</strong>, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong<br />
Kong, Taiwan, <strong>the</strong> United Kingdom, <strong>the</strong> Philippines, China, Bangladesh,<br />
Pakistan, India, Austria <strong>and</strong> Singapore to consider this year’s <strong>the</strong>me<br />
which is ‘Non-communicable Disease <strong>and</strong> Health Promotion’.<br />
Application to attend was open to all Australian Medical Students <strong>and</strong><br />
selection was based on a written application <strong>and</strong> resume. The<br />
delegation was selected by a panel consisting of three physicians <strong>and</strong><br />
academics. The conference relies on <strong>the</strong> delegates arranging<br />
sponsorship to fund <strong>the</strong>ir journey <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> cost of attendance, <strong>and</strong> Toll<br />
<strong>Group</strong> Managing Director Paul Little was happy to offer Joshua Toll’s<br />
support. Without this corporate sponsorship c<strong>and</strong>idates’ like Joshua<br />
would not be able to attend <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Australian representation at <strong>the</strong><br />
conference would be significantly reduced.<br />
At <strong>the</strong> conference each country will present a paper highlighting <strong>the</strong><br />
pertinent issues relevant to an issue of concern within <strong>the</strong>ir own<br />
World's Greatest Shave<br />
ON FRIDAY 14 MARCH 2008 ONE OF OUR MUCH LIKED<br />
STAFF MEMBERS, SASKIA BLACKSTOCK OR JUST SAS TO<br />
ALL WHO KNOW HER, FROM <strong>TOLL</strong>’S WOOLWORTHS CONTRACT<br />
AT MINCHINBURY, <strong>GE</strong>NEROUSLY VOLUNTEERED TO HAVE HER<br />
BEAUTIFUL LOCKS SHAVED OFF TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE<br />
LEUKAEMIA FOUNDATION.<br />
Sas, who is 55 years young said "age should be no barrier!" What<br />
a gutsy gal!<br />
This is an annual event that Sas joyfully never misses out on <strong>and</strong> this<br />
year celebrated her 5th year in fund raising <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> Leukaemia<br />
Foundation, collecting this time an amazing $1860 from family, friends,<br />
management <strong>and</strong> staff. Even our faithful subbies generously parted<br />
with cash.<br />
Sas had fellow staff member Jodi Wood do <strong>the</strong> deed giving Sas a No.1<br />
shave all over but not without <strong>the</strong> help of site managers Robert Scott<br />
<strong>and</strong> Allan Bray also adding in <strong>the</strong>ir h<strong>and</strong>y work. Sas finished off with a<br />
coloured hair spray restoring a girly look once again.<br />
Well done to Sas... we are all proud<br />
of her at Minchinbury.<br />
community. The paper that Joshua <strong>and</strong> his Australian counterparts<br />
will focus on will cover <strong>the</strong> current public health issues of Diabetes<br />
<strong>and</strong> Cardiovascular disease.<br />
Joshua explained that <strong>the</strong>y will also be preparing a number of posters,<br />
to be displayed in several locations around Tokyo, including <strong>the</strong>ir City<br />
Hall <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Central Library. All delegates will partake in keynote<br />
lectures, workshops <strong>and</strong> community service activities that help enrich<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir learning as medical students.<br />
Joshua’s long term goal is to practice in neurosurgery but in <strong>the</strong> short<br />
term he hopes to work in third world countries. The experience <strong>and</strong><br />
opportunity of meeting with future doctors from so many o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
countries will be a potential gateway to some of <strong>the</strong>se goals through<br />
networking.<br />
"I have told people I want to be a doctor <strong>for</strong> as long as I can remember,<br />
<strong>and</strong> I believe it would have been about grade 5 that I became more<br />
strongly aware <strong>and</strong> vocal about it. I speak fluent Japanese as I lived in<br />
Japan <strong>for</strong> one year on exchange at a high school in Tokyo, <strong>and</strong> have<br />
studied <strong>the</strong> language since primary school. I achieved a perfect score<br />
in Year 12 Japanese in 2005.<br />
"I am extremely glad that Toll have decided to take an interest <strong>and</strong><br />
support what I feel will be a very valuable opportunity which will have<br />
many benefits <strong>for</strong> years to come."<br />
We can look <strong>for</strong>ward to hearing from Joshua again on his return later<br />
in <strong>the</strong> year. There is little doubt that he will make both Toll <strong>and</strong> his<br />
parents proud.<br />
Story by field reporter – Donna Grech <strong>and</strong> photos by Fleet Manager –<br />
S<strong>and</strong>y Ruiz.<br />
Chain ain Reaction ac n20<br />
2008<br />
THE SECOND ANNUAL CHAIN REACTION – THE ULTIMATE<br />
CORPORATE BIKE CHALLEN<strong>GE</strong>, TOOK PLACE FROM 8–14 MARCH<br />
2008. THIS YEAR’S EVENT SAW 36 SENIOR EXECUTIVES FROM THE<br />
PROPERTY, FUNDS MANA<strong>GE</strong>MENT AND BANKING INDUSTRIES RIDE<br />
FROM CANBERRA TO MELBOURNE, RAISING OVER $800,000 FOR<br />
STARLIGHT CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION AND MONASH NEONATAL<br />
INTENSIVE CARE.<br />
This year, Toll IPEC generously supplied <strong>the</strong><br />
group with a truck to help ferry <strong>the</strong> supplies<br />
<strong>and</strong> luggage from point to point on <strong>the</strong> trip,<br />
along with <strong>the</strong> services of Allan Porter, our<br />
group driver. Allan was extremely helpful <strong>and</strong><br />
kept <strong>the</strong> group going by doling out supplies<br />
along <strong>the</strong> way.<br />
Chain Reaction is very grateful <strong>for</strong> Toll’s<br />
support of this wonderful charity initiative.<br />
Toll IPEC Delivers Red Noses<br />
<strong>TOLL</strong> IPEC IS PLAYING A MAJOR ROLE IN THE RUN UP TO THIS<br />
YEAR’S RED NOSE DAY ON 27 JUNE 2008, BY DELIVERING RED<br />
NOSES TO OVER 4600 LOCATIONS ACROSS AUSTRALIA. RED NOSE<br />
DAY IS SIDS AND KIDS BIG<strong>GE</strong>ST FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY EACH<br />
YEAR AND IN 2008 THEY CELEBRATE THEIR 21ST RED NOSE DAY<br />
CAM<strong>PA</strong>IGN.<br />
SIDS <strong>and</strong> Kids is a non-government funded charity, supporting families<br />
whose child has died from 20 weeks gestation to 6 years of age<br />
regardless of <strong>the</strong> cause of death. SIDS <strong>and</strong> Kids also fund research<br />
into infant death, <strong>and</strong> through <strong>the</strong>ir health promotion program assist in<br />
educating over 250,000 new parents in Australia each year in <strong>the</strong><br />
practices of safe sleeping babies <strong>and</strong> reducing <strong>the</strong> risk of SIDS.<br />
Christine DiPetta National Red Nose Day Manager contacted Toll to<br />
see if we could provide a cost effective means of distributing red<br />
noses to thous<strong>and</strong>s of stores <strong>and</strong> also manage <strong>the</strong> returns process <strong>for</strong><br />
unsold noses. A generous arrangement was quickly agreed to by<br />
SIDS <strong>and</strong> Kids <strong>and</strong> Mark Wing Young Development Manager – New<br />
Business at Toll IPEC in Melbourne was quick to put up his h<strong>and</strong> to<br />
look after planning <strong>for</strong> this major exercise <strong>and</strong> has worked closely with<br />
<strong>the</strong> SIDS <strong>and</strong> Kids team to ensure everything goes to plan.<br />
Since Red Nose Day’s introduction to Australia in 1988, SIDS <strong>and</strong> Kids<br />
has worked to increase public awareness in Australia. Fundraising<br />
activities have contributed over $15 million to research <strong>and</strong> education<br />
programs to date.<br />
If you would like to contribute to SIDS <strong>and</strong> Kids, you can do so by buying<br />
a red nose or by going to <strong>the</strong>ir website – www.rednoseday.com.au<br />
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PDL Toll Goes to Nigeria <strong>and</strong> Ethiopia <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> UN PDL Toll wins <strong>the</strong> UN Fuel Contract in Timor<br />
PDL <strong>TOLL</strong> IS CONTRACTED TO THE UNITED NATIONS (UN) TO<br />
PROVIDE TRANSPORT SPECIALISTS ON THE GROUND WHEN<br />
A NATION DEPLOYS A SECURITY CONTIN<strong>GE</strong>NT TO A UN MISSION.<br />
Every UN mission is made up of various Troop Contributing Countries<br />
(TCCs). It is <strong>the</strong> responsibility of <strong>the</strong> UN’s Movement Control Section<br />
(UNMOVCON) to move that contingent from <strong>the</strong>ir home location to <strong>the</strong><br />
UN mission area.<br />
Under <strong>the</strong> direction of UNMOVCON in New York, PDL Toll regularly<br />
sends transport specialists to all corners of <strong>the</strong> globe to act as <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
representatives on <strong>the</strong> ground, in country. PDL Toll’s role is to assist<br />
<strong>the</strong> TCC in readying <strong>the</strong>ir contingent <strong>for</strong> deployment to <strong>the</strong> mission.<br />
Greg Jackson, PDL Toll Operations Manager, says, "There is a lot of<br />
work that goes on be<strong>for</strong>e you see troops <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir equipment moving.<br />
The initial planning occurs at Headquarters UN, but once <strong>the</strong> plan<br />
is executed <strong>the</strong>re is also a lot of work to be done at <strong>the</strong> grass roots<br />
level be<strong>for</strong>e any movement can take place. Each contingent<br />
is responsible <strong>for</strong> preparing <strong>the</strong>ir equipment <strong>and</strong> personnel <strong>and</strong> this<br />
must take place be<strong>for</strong>e <strong>the</strong> transport resources sourced by <strong>the</strong> UN<br />
arrives. Our focus is <strong>the</strong> equipment <strong>and</strong> we are in country to ensure all<br />
of <strong>the</strong> equipment is prepared, packed <strong>and</strong> documented properly <strong>and</strong><br />
ready to meet <strong>the</strong> scheduled aircraft or vessel."<br />
In most cases <strong>the</strong> TCC cargo will move by sea or air <strong>and</strong> each mode<br />
has its own unique requirements. PDL Toll are specialists in both<br />
modes.<br />
Greg says, "We usually go in 10 days to a week be<strong>for</strong>e <strong>the</strong> first piece<br />
of equipment is due to move. Most TCCs do not have <strong>the</strong> expertise in<br />
preparing equipment <strong>for</strong> movement by sea or air <strong>and</strong> our job is to<br />
advise, supervise <strong>and</strong> inspect to ensure <strong>the</strong>ir cargo is ready, <strong>and</strong><br />
complies with international air <strong>and</strong> sea regulations."<br />
Currently PDL Toll is supporting <strong>the</strong> United Nations Assistance Mission<br />
in Darfur (UNAMID), <strong>and</strong> in March of this year PDL Toll sent two<br />
transport specialists to Nigeria <strong>and</strong> Ethiopia to assist those nations in<br />
preparing <strong>and</strong> moving <strong>the</strong>ir equipment. UNAMID has been <strong>the</strong> main<br />
focus of PDL Toll’s contract <strong>for</strong> almost 12 months with <strong>the</strong> expectation<br />
it will continue <strong>for</strong> some time to come.<br />
PDL Toll’s work with <strong>the</strong> UN on this contract gives PDL Toll international<br />
exposure <strong>and</strong> puts PDL Toll in places that parent company, Toll, has<br />
never been be<strong>for</strong>e. According to Jackson, "It shows an Aussie<br />
company is capable of reaching into places like Adis Ababa, Lagos<br />
<strong>and</strong> Karachi. I’ve been to all <strong>the</strong>se places with UNMOVCON <strong>and</strong><br />
let me tell you, you don’t see many Aussies on <strong>the</strong> ground in places<br />
like <strong>the</strong>se."<br />
PDL Toll has a team of transport specialists, all of <strong>the</strong>m Dangerous<br />
Goods qualified. A key quality of this team is <strong>the</strong>ir intrepid attitude <strong>for</strong><br />
which PDL Toll is renowned. Greg says, "The people we’ve got are<br />
ready <strong>and</strong> able to go without warning. The UN has a tendency to task<br />
us at short notice <strong>and</strong> we’re required to go into places you wouldn’t<br />
want to go on a holiday. To be able to pull this kind of stuff off<br />
takes a special kind of person <strong>and</strong> that’s <strong>the</strong> kind of person we have<br />
at PDL Toll."<br />
PDL Toll's Paul Thorn (left) with Graham Gilkison (right) <strong>and</strong> one of <strong>the</strong> Addis<br />
Ababa Golf Club Staff in Ethiopia.<br />
PDL Toll's Graham Gilkison soaking up <strong>the</strong> local culture in Ethiopia.<br />
Loading Military Hospital containers in Nigeria.<br />
Inspecting containers in Nigeria.<br />
PDL Toll Operations Manager Greg Jackson Supervising in Nigeria.<br />
SINCE MAY 2006 PDL <strong>TOLL</strong> HAS BEEN IN TIMOR LESTE AS THE<br />
PRIME CONTRACTOR FOR THE PROVISION OF LOGISTICS<br />
SUPPORT TO THE AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE (ADF) AND THE<br />
AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE (AFP). FROM OUR BASE IN TIMOR,<br />
PDL <strong>TOLL</strong> RECENTLY WON ANOTHER CONTRACT, THIS TIME<br />
SUPPORTING THE UNITED NATIONS MISSION IN TIMOR LESTE<br />
(UNMIT) – THE UN GROUND FUELS CONTRACT IN TIMOR LESTE.<br />
The initial tender <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> current contract was prepared by Leon Smith,<br />
Pat Smith, Perry Singh <strong>and</strong> David Lehane. While this took place early<br />
in 2007, <strong>the</strong> contract was not awarded until late July-August. The<br />
contract was mobilised on October 1 when <strong>the</strong> first UN vehicles <strong>and</strong><br />
generators were supplied with fuel. Sourcing <strong>and</strong> timely supply of<br />
vehicles, metered bulk fuel tankers, <strong>and</strong> equipment was crucial to <strong>the</strong><br />
commencement of <strong>the</strong> contract. Darwin, Surabaya <strong>and</strong> Singapore<br />
were all used to supply various elements.<br />
Prior to commencement of <strong>the</strong> contract, PDL Toll established in each<br />
of <strong>the</strong> 12 districts of Timor, a Kerbside Refuelling Point (KRP) to supply<br />
diesel fuel to UN vehicles. These facilities consisted of 15,000 litre fuel<br />
tanks inside an area with metered dispensing equipment. In each<br />
location, local staff were employed <strong>and</strong> trained in <strong>the</strong> dispensing <strong>and</strong><br />
documentation of fuel requirements, <strong>the</strong> operation of fire extinguishers<br />
<strong>and</strong> also general safety <strong>and</strong> environmental issues.<br />
Under this contract, <strong>the</strong> day to day responsibilities of PDL Toll are to:<br />
Supply fuel to UN vehicles at all KRP locations from 07:00 until 18:00<br />
– seven days a week.<br />
Maintain generator tank levels over 50 percent at approximately<br />
55 locations across <strong>the</strong> country, including <strong>the</strong> isl<strong>and</strong> of Arturo <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> enclave of Oecussi.<br />
Supply of oils <strong>and</strong> lubricants.<br />
In supplying fuel, a number of modes are used. PDL Toll has a fleet<br />
of 6 x 5000 litre tanker trucks capable of delivering to <strong>the</strong> majority of<br />
locations. Local private contractors with larger capacity tankers are<br />
utilised <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> enclave of Oecussi <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> most remote high risk wet<br />
season area of Suai.<br />
Raul Cesario<br />
Transport Co-ordinator.<br />
Benson Varghese<br />
Commercial Manager.<br />
GLOBAL<br />
PDL Toll Interpreter Julio Beremau working with <strong>the</strong> fuel team.<br />
15,000 Fuel Tanks with metered dispensing equipment.<br />
Jon Taylor, <strong>the</strong> original manager of <strong>the</strong> contract in 2007 says, "There<br />
are a number of issues that impact upon <strong>the</strong> ability of PDL Toll to<br />
service <strong>the</strong> contract. Fluctuating security levels in various locations<br />
across <strong>the</strong> country mean, at times, it is not prudent to risk staff or<br />
equipment to deliver fuel. It is not always possible to have prior<br />
warning of such security developments. He adds, "The impact of <strong>the</strong><br />
wet season is almost as unpredictable as any civil unrest."<br />
Ano<strong>the</strong>r challenge PDL Toll consistently addresses with this contract<br />
is <strong>the</strong> remoteness of <strong>the</strong> KRPs. Travel times between Dili <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
various district KRP locations is immense; Suai, less than 200 km from<br />
Dili, is a two-day round trip.<br />
The UN Ground Fuels Contract in Timor Leste is not only about<br />
supplying motor vehicles; it is about supporting <strong>the</strong> whole UN mission.<br />
Taylor says, "All UN offices <strong>and</strong> compounds in Dili <strong>and</strong> in <strong>the</strong><br />
12 districts produce <strong>the</strong>ir own power from diesel generators. The UN<br />
also has <strong>the</strong>ir own communications systems which include repeater<br />
stations powered by diesel generators. Administration, communications<br />
<strong>and</strong> transport are all reliant upon a timely supply of quality fuel.<br />
Without fuel, <strong>the</strong> mission would collapse."<br />
Taylor adds, "This contract has been a challenging one that PDL Toll<br />
has executed exceptionally well in no small part due to <strong>the</strong> knowledge<br />
<strong>and</strong> dedication of our local staff in Timor Leste."<br />
Taylor has recently h<strong>and</strong>ed over <strong>the</strong> management duties of <strong>the</strong><br />
UN Fuel Contract to Anoop Kumar, Unit Manager <strong>and</strong> Operations, <strong>and</strong><br />
his deputy, Financial Manager Benson Varghese. Both Kumar<br />
<strong>and</strong> Varghese have extensive experience working as contractors to<br />
<strong>the</strong> UN in a number of African missions, as well as sound underst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
of <strong>the</strong> inner workings of <strong>the</strong> UN contract <strong>and</strong> procurement<br />
sections, client expectations <strong>and</strong> day-to-day operational levels <strong>and</strong><br />
administration.<br />
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PDL Toll Working Hard in Honiara<br />
PDL <strong>TOLL</strong> HAS BEEN THE PRIME CONTRACTOR FOR THE<br />
PROVISION OF LOGISTICS SUPPORT TO THE REGIONAL<br />
ASSISTANCE MISSION IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS (RAMSI)<br />
SINCE OCTOBER 2003. PDL <strong>TOLL</strong>’S BASE IN THE SOLOMON<br />
ISLANDS IS IN THE COUNTRY’S CAPITAL, HONIARA.<br />
RAMSI is <strong>the</strong> combined military <strong>and</strong> civilian police <strong>for</strong>ce charged with<br />
restoring <strong>the</strong> rule of law in <strong>the</strong> Solomon Isl<strong>and</strong>s under Operation<br />
HELPEM FREN.<br />
The RAMSI coalition was established at <strong>the</strong> request of <strong>the</strong> Solomon<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong>s Government <strong>and</strong> is made up of military <strong>and</strong> police <strong>for</strong>ces from<br />
<strong>the</strong> Australian Government <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> governments of New Zeal<strong>and</strong>,<br />
Papua New Guinea, Fiji <strong>and</strong> Tonga.<br />
PDL Toll has been increasingly busy in Honiara in recent times, with its<br />
client, <strong>the</strong> Australian Federal Police (AFP), embarking on several new<br />
works programs as <strong>the</strong>y fur<strong>the</strong>r develop <strong>the</strong>ir main site in Honiara at<br />
Guadalcanal Beach Resort (GBR).<br />
As prime contractor <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> provision of logistics support, PDL Toll<br />
provide all <strong>the</strong> day to day services <strong>the</strong> AFP require including catering,<br />
maintenance, works, transport, stores, physical training, laundry,<br />
cleaning, medical, air, sea, freight <strong>and</strong> executive services to <strong>the</strong> AFP.<br />
Currently one of <strong>the</strong> busiest departments of <strong>the</strong> PDL Toll team is <strong>the</strong><br />
Facilities <strong>and</strong> Works Department.<br />
Led by Manager Ross Craig, <strong>and</strong> supported by a very enthusiastic <strong>and</strong><br />
competent crew including Duncan Stewart (Deputy Works Manager),<br />
David S<strong>and</strong>eman (Maintenance Supervisor), Warren Davis (Grounds<br />
Supervisor) <strong>and</strong> 12 locally employed Solomon Isl<strong>and</strong> technical staff, this<br />
team not only provides facilities, works <strong>and</strong> maintenance support to <strong>the</strong><br />
GBR facility, but also to <strong>the</strong> 15 isl<strong>and</strong> outposts. PDL Toll services <strong>the</strong>se<br />
outposts by helicopter, fixed wing aircraft or boat. The isl<strong>and</strong>s are remote<br />
<strong>and</strong> can take up to two hours to reach by air or one day by ship.<br />
Major works to be managed by this Department this year include:<br />
Removal <strong>and</strong> replacement of a full commercial kitchen capable<br />
of catering <strong>for</strong> up to 1500 people.<br />
Additional accommodation blocks <strong>for</strong> up to 144 Australian Defence<br />
Force personnel.<br />
A new PDL Toll office accommodation block is also under construction.<br />
Likely o<strong>the</strong>r works to be managed this year include:<br />
Erection of a new warehouse.<br />
Power generation upgrade.<br />
GBR accommodation redevelopment.<br />
Eileen Mataki loading stores <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> outposts. Warren Davis clearing <strong>the</strong> site <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> new Army<br />
accommodation.<br />
Preparatory site work <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> new Army accommodation.<br />
Aside from <strong>the</strong> new works, <strong>the</strong> maintenance of existing structures is a<br />
huge undertaking. Dave S<strong>and</strong>eman <strong>and</strong> his crew work tirelessly<br />
maintaining a myriad of buildings on GBR, including structural repairs,<br />
electrical work, servicing <strong>and</strong> maintenance to over three hundred air<br />
conditioners, water, sewerage <strong>and</strong> drainage systems. In <strong>the</strong> relative<br />
remoteness of <strong>the</strong> Solomon Isl<strong>and</strong>s, all of <strong>the</strong>se tasks take on fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />
challenges.<br />
The maintenance of <strong>the</strong> outposts is particularly challenging. PDL Toll is<br />
tasked with providing <strong>the</strong> same maintenance support to <strong>the</strong>se outlying<br />
isl<strong>and</strong>s as is provided to GBR <strong>and</strong> Honiara. Power to most outposts is<br />
provided by PDL Toll-maintained generators, <strong>and</strong> PDL Toll provides all<br />
<strong>the</strong> coordination of <strong>the</strong> movement of material <strong>and</strong> personnel to <strong>the</strong><br />
outposts by air <strong>and</strong> sea.<br />
Warren Davis <strong>and</strong> his team of local Solomon Isl<strong>and</strong> staff are also<br />
continually active keeping <strong>the</strong> GBR grounds mown <strong>and</strong> tidy, coconut<br />
trees lopped <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> laundry <strong>and</strong> cleaning services going.<br />
Apart from all <strong>the</strong> hard work, <strong>the</strong> PDL Toll team still manages to have<br />
a bit of fun <strong>and</strong> regularly struts <strong>the</strong>ir stuff on <strong>the</strong> GBR netball courts,<br />
to great acclaim.<br />
PDL Toll has been <strong>the</strong> prime contractor to RAMSI since 2003.<br />
(L-R) Lauren Moore, Ca<strong>the</strong>rine Sutcliffe <strong>and</strong><br />
Helen Graham enjoying some rare quiet time at <strong>the</strong><br />
PDL Toll Warehouse in <strong>the</strong> Honiara Ports area.<br />
Australia – Club 10<br />
Adam Muller, Toll Tasmania, Launceston, TAS<br />
Alan Delany, Toll AutoLogistics, Somerton, VIC<br />
Andrew Marinakis, Toll Priority, Erskineville, NSW<br />
Ann Maglio, Toll IPEC, Dry Creek, SA<br />
Anthony Brevi, Toll SPD, Regency Park, SA<br />
Barry Hutchinson, Toll SPD, Regency Park, SA<br />
Benjamin Williams, Toll Priority, Silverwater, NSW<br />
Be<strong>the</strong>l Flavel, Toll IPEC, Forrestfield, WA<br />
Betty Koulouris, Toll Priority, Erskineville, NSW<br />
Bisa Rai, Toll Priority, Erskineville, NSW<br />
Bradley Allen, Toll Liquids, Altona North, VIC<br />
Brian Hermann, Toll IPEC, Gold Coast, QLD<br />
Brian Hutton, Toll Contract Logistics, Hallam, VIC<br />
Christopher Gardner, Toll Tasmania, Hobart, TAS<br />
Christopher Selby, Toll AutoLogistics, Gillman, SA<br />
Darrel Lewis, Toll IPEC, Forrestfield, WA<br />
David Grady, Toll Liquids, Queanbeyan, NSW<br />
Dawn Reynolds, Toll IPEC, Forrestfield, WA<br />
Deni Kozarovski, Toll Priority, Silverwater, NSW<br />
Desmond Laube, Toll SPD, Regency Park, SA<br />
Douglas Crebbin, Toll Contract Logistics,<br />
Minchinbury, NSW<br />
Frank Galas, Toll Contract Logistics,<br />
Matraville, NSW<br />
Geoffrey Pfeiffer, Toll AutoLogistics – Vehicles,<br />
Laverton North, VIC<br />
Glenn McCormack, Toll Express,<br />
Eastern Creek, NSW<br />
Grant Strutt, Toll Express, Eastern Creek, NSW<br />
Gregory Collins, Toll AutoLogistics – Vehicles,<br />
Campbellfield, VIC<br />
Harry Bostock, Toll Contract Logistics,<br />
Minchinbury, NSW<br />
James Heazelwood, Toll Priority,<br />
Bankstown Airport, NSW<br />
Jeffrey Abbott, Toll Contract Logistics,<br />
Cardiff, NSW<br />
John Arnold, Toll Express, Perth Airport, WA<br />
John Ashworth, Toll Liquids, Rocklea, QLD<br />
John Thew, Toll IPEC, Forrestfield, WA<br />
John Tutty, Toll Contract Logistics, Cardiff, NSW<br />
Judi Taia, Toll Express, Richl<strong>and</strong>s, QLD<br />
June Koroheke, Toll Priority, Erskineville, NSW<br />
Justin Morgan, Toll Contract Logistics,<br />
Maryvale, VIC<br />
Karen Bergan, Toll Priority, Erskineville, NSW<br />
Kenneth Smith, Toll Regional, Adelong, NSW<br />
Leta Clif<strong>for</strong>d, Toll IPEC, Altona North, VIC<br />
Magdalena Vicente, Toll Priority,<br />
Silverwater, NSW<br />
Maria Lopez Andrade, Toll Priority,<br />
Silverwater, NSW<br />
Marily Dempsey, Toll IPEC, Villawood, NSW<br />
Mark Hodgson, Toll IPEC, Townsville, QLD<br />
Melanie Chambers, Toll IPEC, Altona North, VIC<br />
Meri Kasovska, Toll Tasmania, Revesby, NSW<br />
Michael Britton, Toll Contract Logistics,<br />
Minchinbury, NSW<br />
Michael Brook, Toll SPD, Regency Park, SA<br />
Michael Byrne, Toll Contract Logistics,<br />
Kensington, VIC<br />
Michael Dadd, Toll Express, Eastern Creek, NSW<br />
Michael Hallam, Toll AutoLogistics,<br />
Campbellfield, VIC<br />
Mikael Qalilawa, Toll Priority, Silverwater, NSW<br />
Neil Firth, Toll Tasmania – Edwards,<br />
Port Melbourne, VIC<br />
Nigel Dyer, Toll Priority, Erskineville, NSW<br />
Paul Andronicus, Toll AutoLogistics – Vehicles,<br />
Greenacre, NSW<br />
Peter Dolensky, Toll IPEC, Dry Creek, SA<br />
Peter Harvey, Toll SPD, Regency Park, SA<br />
Richard English, Toll IPEC, Forrestfield, WA<br />
Robert Haddon, Toll AutoLogistics – Vehicles,<br />
Mildura, VIC<br />
Robert Seibokas, Toll SPD, Chullora, NSW<br />
Rod McKell, Toll Express, Richl<strong>and</strong>s, QLD<br />
Roshni Naidu, Toll IPEC, Richl<strong>and</strong>s, QLD<br />
Saban Efe, Toll AutoLogistics, Campbellfield, VIC<br />
Slivio Cutajar, Toll AutoLogistics – Vehicles,<br />
Campbellfield, VIC<br />
Australia – Club 10 continued<br />
Stephen Antonie, Toll AutoLogistics,<br />
Altona North, VIC<br />
Stephen Maurer, Toll IPEC, Altona North, VIC<br />
Steve Singh, Toll Priority, Silverwater, NSW<br />
Sudley Mat<strong>the</strong>ws, Toll Priority, Silverwater, NSW<br />
Ulla Tilialo, Toll Priority, Erskineville, NSW<br />
Warwick Powditch, Toll Priority, Bankstown<br />
Airport, NSW<br />
Wayne Gilchrist, Toll Regional, Albury, NSW<br />
William Monaghan, Toll Priority, Silverwater, NSW<br />
Yvonne Owen, Toll Contract Logistics,<br />
Archerfield, QLD<br />
New Zeal<strong>and</strong> – Club 10<br />
Audie Murphy, Toll Rail, Palmerston North<br />
Barry Wilson, Toll Tranzlink, Auckl<strong>and</strong><br />
Che Hodge, Toll Rail, Mt Maunganui<br />
Chris Kells, Toll Tranzlink, Palmerston North<br />
Craig Adams, Toll Tranzlink, Palmerston North<br />
Daniel Perrin, Toll Rail, Palmerston North<br />
Errol Byrne, Toll Tranzlink, Christchurch<br />
John Kowalczyk, Toll Rail, Wellington<br />
John Tibbotts, Interisl<strong>and</strong>er, Wellington<br />
Linkam Gnanalinkam, Interisl<strong>and</strong>er, Wellington<br />
Phillip Vaaitoa, Toll Rail, Wellington<br />
Telai-Afitu Sefesi, Toll Rail, Wellington<br />
Australia – Club 15<br />
Alan Fuller, Toll Priority, Bankstown Airport, NSW<br />
Allan Wallis, Toll Contract Logistics, Cardiff, NSW<br />
Bruce Pawley, Toll Priority, Silverwater, NSW<br />
Bruce Romanis, Toll Priority, Silverwater, NSW<br />
Carmine Morasca, Toll IPEC, Dry Creek, SA<br />
Christine Taylor, Toll Priority, Erskineville, NSW<br />
Frank Dimech, Toll Refrigerated, Prospect, NSW<br />
Gary Sims, Toll SPD, Regency Park, SA<br />
Graham Of<strong>for</strong>d, Toll Contract Logistics,<br />
Minchinbury, NSW<br />
Gregory Parker, Toll Refrigerated, Tennyson, QLD<br />
Jeff Davis, Toll Priority, Silverwater, NSW<br />
Joanne Watson, Toll Contract Logistics,<br />
Cardiff, NSW<br />
John King, Toll Contract Logistics,<br />
Archerfield, QLD<br />
John Nelson, Toll Priority, Erskineville, NSW<br />
John Tumath, Toll Priority, Silverwater, NSW<br />
John Zerafa, Toll IPEC, Villawood, NSW<br />
Kevin Olsen, Toll AutoLogistics – Vehicles,<br />
Eagle Farm, QLD<br />
Kylie Adelerhof, Toll Priority,<br />
Bankstown Airport, NSW<br />
Lorrance Noble, Toll Priority, Wollongong, NSW<br />
Martin Rutten, Toll QRX, Gladstone, QLD<br />
Michael Dadd, Toll Express, Eastern Creek, NSW<br />
Paul Behsman, Toll AutoLogistics – Vehicles,<br />
Wagga Wagga, NSW<br />
Paul Camilleri, Toll SPD, Chullora, NSW<br />
Paul Ramsay, Toll AutoLogistics – Vehicles,<br />
Dry Creek, SA<br />
Phillip Stewart, Toll IPEC, Villawood, NSW<br />
Raymond Andrews, Toll IPEC, Moorebank, NSW<br />
Rickie Griffiths, Toll Priority, Erskineville, NSW<br />
Rodney Wallis, Toll Contract Logistics,<br />
Cardiff, NSW<br />
Rosilyn Davies, Toll IPEC, Moorebank, NSW<br />
Ross Coutts, Toll Liquids, Kewdale, WA<br />
Sharon Walton, Toll IPEC, Richl<strong>and</strong>s, QLD<br />
Stephen Craig Mallett, Toll Express,<br />
Regency Park, SA<br />
Thomas Canning, Toll Priority, Erskineville, NSW<br />
Tony Humphreys, Toll Contract Logistics,<br />
Cardiff, NSW<br />
Wayne Patterson, Toll Express, Regency Park, SA<br />
Australia – Club 20<br />
Alan Wilson, Toll Contract Logistics,<br />
Minchinbury, NSW<br />
Burgess Royal, Toll SPD, Welshpool, WA<br />
Cherylea Huppatz, Toll IPEC, Dry Creek, SA<br />
Daniel Hunt, Toll Refrigerated, Laverton North, VIC<br />
Dennis Loakes, Toll SPD, Welshpool, WA<br />
STAFF MILESTONES<br />
Australia – Club 20 continued<br />
Des Amos, Toll SPD, Regency Park, SA<br />
Dominic Capretta, Toll SPD, Footscray, VIC<br />
Doug Page, Toll Priority, Erskineville, NSW<br />
Garry Jubb, Toll Priority, Silverwater, NSW<br />
Garry Walker, Toll Express, Eastern Creek, NSW<br />
George Riabczenlo, Toll IPEC, Altona North, VIC<br />
Glen Stein, Toll Express, Richl<strong>and</strong>s, QLD<br />
Jeff Walsh, Toll Express, Richl<strong>and</strong>s, QLD<br />
Jodie Hilliers, Toll Priority, Erskineville, NSW<br />
John Braithwaite, Toll Contract Logistics,<br />
Kensington, VIC<br />
John Cox, Toll Refrigerated, QLD<br />
Karen Andersen, Toll Priority, Erskineville, NSW<br />
Kay Hearne, Toll SPD, Chullora, NSW<br />
Kenneth Taylor, Toll QRX, Townsville, QLD<br />
Leonie Williamson, Toll AutoLogistics – Vehicles,<br />
Laverton North, VIC<br />
Marguerite Devos, in2store, Knoxfield, VIC<br />
Mervyn Pursehouse, Toll Liquids,<br />
Wagga Wagga, NSW<br />
Noel McKay, Toll SPD, Acacia Ridge, QLD<br />
Peter Fans, Toll IPEC, Moorebank, NSW<br />
Peter Pavey, Toll IPEC, Altona North, VIC<br />
Ron Aik, Toll SPD, Chullora, NSW<br />
Ross Bowles, Toll Priority, Erskineville, NSW<br />
Sophia Goudge, Autotrans, Kewdale, WA<br />
Steve McIlwaine, Toll Priority, Bankstown, NSW<br />
Steve Ralulu, Toll Priority, Silverwater, NSW<br />
Sue Valladares, Toll Express, Richl<strong>and</strong>s, QLD<br />
Wendy Keswick, Toll Priority, Wollongong, NSW<br />
New Zeal<strong>and</strong> – Club 20<br />
David Brinsley, Toll Tranzlink, Wellington<br />
John Upchurch, Interisl<strong>and</strong>er, Wellington<br />
Les McMillan, Interisl<strong>and</strong>er, Arahura<br />
Trevor Buckley-Beman, Toll Rail, Dunedin<br />
Australia – Club 25<br />
Brian Brookfield, Toll QRX, Tennyson, QLD<br />
Daryl Campbell, Toll IPEC, Moorebank, NSW<br />
James Morgan, Toll IPEC, Moorebank, NSW<br />
Kenneth Bailey, Toll QRX, Rockhampton, QLD<br />
Mark Benbow, Toll QRX, Tennyson, QLD<br />
Neville Lucas, Toll Contract Logistics,<br />
Port Adelaide, SA<br />
Philip Whiting, Toll Fleet Management,<br />
Adelong, NSW<br />
Ross Duncan, Toll Shipping, Port Melbourne, VIC<br />
Australia – Club 30<br />
David Bovis, Toll IPEC, Moorebank, NSW<br />
David Greeney, Toll IPEC, Altona North, VIC<br />
Graeme Spink, Toll SPD, West Melbourne, VIC<br />
Gregg Densley, Toll IPEC, Altona North, VIC<br />
Kenneth Mepstead, Toll IPEC, Altona North, VIC<br />
Steven Fing, Toll IPEC, Moorebank, NSW<br />
New Zeal<strong>and</strong> – Club 30<br />
Allan Rolton, Toll Rail, Christchurch<br />
Allan Wight, Toll Rail, New Plymouth<br />
Bunny Jacob, Toll Rail, Kinleith<br />
Frank Nanai, Toll Tranzlink, Wellington<br />
Kevin Jenkins, Toll Rail, Strat<strong>for</strong>d<br />
Australia – Club 35<br />
Geoffrey Jones, Toll Contract Logistics,<br />
Cardiff, NSW<br />
Noel Smith, Toll Express, Richl<strong>and</strong>s, QLD<br />
Sam Gullotto, Toll Tasmania, Revesby, NSW<br />
Australia – Club 40<br />
Peter Milnes, Toll Express, Regency Park, SA<br />
New Zeal<strong>and</strong> – Club 40<br />
John Foster, Toll Rail, Wellington<br />
Meki Vili, Rail Passenger, Wellington<br />
Richie Max, Rail Passenger, Wellington<br />
Australia – Club 45<br />
Colin Seed, Toll Australia <strong>Group</strong>, Archerfield, QLD<br />
35<br />
<strong>TOLL</strong> TODAY JUNE – AUGUST 2008
OUR VISION<br />
To be <strong>the</strong> most successful provider of 'integrated<br />
logistics solutions' to <strong>the</strong> Asian Region,<br />
providing customers with global reach.<br />
Toll <strong>Group</strong> is <strong>the</strong><br />
Asian Region’s leading<br />
integrated logistics<br />
provider, operating an<br />
extensive network<br />
throughout Australia,<br />
Asia <strong>and</strong> New Zeal<strong>and</strong>,<br />
delivering seamless,<br />
end-to-end, regional<br />
<strong>and</strong> global supply<br />
chain solutions.<br />
<strong>TOLL</strong>’S CORE VALUES FORM OUR CA<strong>PA</strong>BILITIES AND STRENGTHS AS WELL<br />
AS OUR KEY STRATEGIC COMPETITIVE ADVANTA<strong>GE</strong>S WHICH SUSTAIN US<br />
AS THE ASIAN REGION’S LEADING LOGISTICS PROVIDER. THESE ARE BRAND, PEOPLE,<br />
SAFETY, RELATIONSHIPS, INNOVATION, CHOICE, INTEGRATION, INFRASTRUCTURE,<br />
ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY.<br />
Br<strong>and</strong> – Our br<strong>and</strong> st<strong>and</strong>s <strong>for</strong> a total service – <strong>for</strong> integrity, honesty, reliability,<br />
innovation, trust <strong>and</strong> <strong>for</strong> 'coming through' <strong>for</strong> customers. Toll is '<strong>the</strong> total logistics<br />
solution...'<br />
People – Our people are highly motivated, customer focused <strong>and</strong> proud of Toll's status<br />
as <strong>the</strong> region's leading logistics provider. From our stable <strong>and</strong> experienced senior<br />
management team to our operations people to our warehouse staff, our people are a<br />
critical ingredient to our success.<br />
Safety – Toll places <strong>the</strong> highest emphasis on Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) in<br />
conducting its daily business. The company is committed to <strong>the</strong> risk management<br />
process <strong>and</strong> shall, so far as is reasonably practicable provide a hazard free<br />
workplace.<br />
Relationships – Our customers <strong>and</strong> suppliers are our partners, <strong>and</strong> we value <strong>the</strong><br />
long-term relationships we've developed with existing customers <strong>and</strong> suppliers <strong>and</strong><br />
continue to build lasting relationships with all new customers <strong>and</strong> suppliers.<br />
Innovation – New technologies are <strong>the</strong> foundation of innovation in <strong>the</strong> freight <strong>and</strong><br />
logistics industry. Investment in technology <strong>and</strong> our partnerships with IT providers<br />
have opened <strong>the</strong> way to true integrated solutions.<br />
Choice – Our access to a comprehensive network of road, air, sea <strong>and</strong> rail means<br />
customers receive <strong>the</strong> modal solutions best tailored to <strong>the</strong>ir needs.<br />
Integration – Our ability to draw on <strong>the</strong> resources of all <strong>the</strong> divisions of <strong>the</strong> Toll <strong>Group</strong><br />
means we can structure integrated solutions that maximise efficiencies across all<br />
elements of <strong>the</strong> supply chain.<br />
Infrastructure – We have in excess of three million square metres of warehouse space<br />
in Australia, New Zeal<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Asia, fulfilling our long term customer contracts, in<br />
addition to generating numerous o<strong>the</strong>r value-add supply chain opportunities <strong>for</strong> Toll.<br />
Environment – We are committed to ensuring <strong>the</strong> logistics task is achieved in <strong>the</strong> most<br />
sustainable way possible. In addition to many internal environmental initiatives aimed<br />
at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, we also provide our customers with <strong>the</strong> most<br />
environmentally friendly options <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong>m to choose to have <strong>the</strong>ir goods moved that still<br />
has <strong>the</strong>m delivered when <strong>the</strong>y need <strong>the</strong>m.<br />
Community – Toll takes its role in <strong>the</strong> community seriously. As well as continuing <strong>and</strong><br />
exp<strong>and</strong>ing our highly successful First <strong>and</strong> Second Step programs <strong>for</strong> heroin addiction<br />
<strong>and</strong> those in <strong>the</strong> prison system, our operations across <strong>the</strong> Asian region are actively<br />
supporting many worthy initiatives such as <strong>the</strong> Boys' Brigade Sharity Gift Box Project<br />
(in Asia), Foodbank Australia <strong>and</strong> Convoy <strong>for</strong> Kids.<br />
Editor<br />
Evelyn Papadopoulos, Corporate Marketing Communications Manager<br />
contact as per Head Office or email tolltoday@toll.com.au<br />
Head Office<br />
Level 7, 380 St Kilda Road Melbourne 3004<br />
Phone: + 61 3 9694 2888<br />
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