How AI, hydrogen fuel cells and smarter logistics are reshaping Australian transport and supply chains.

In this episode, Dean Calapai, Founder, Director and CEO of Intellitrac, Andrew Willis, Manager External Affairs & Governance at Toyota, Dr. Julian Zeltinger, Chief Commercial Officer at Intermodal Terminal Company, and Joel Kotamanidis, Chief Executive Officer at Allotrak, share practical insights on the technologies transforming transport and logistics across Australia.

We cover:

How AI is being applied to fleet management, driver fatigue detection, asset tracking and transport operations

Toyota’s hydrogen fuel cell strategy and the infrastructure required to support heavy transport adoption

Building more efficient Australian supply chains through intermodal rail terminals and port shuttle networks

Integrating manufacturing, warehousing and transport systems through modern TMS platforms

Why real-time data, automation and AI agents are creating new opportunities for just-in-time operations

Whether you’re a manufacturer, logistics operator, supply chain leader or technology buyer, this episode provides a practical look at the technologies driving the future of Australian transport.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 AI & Telematics with Intellitrac

06:30 Toyota’s Hydrogen Future for Heavy Transport

15:30 Building Smarter Supply Chains with Intermodal Rail

21:00 Transport Management Systems & Integration

25:00 AI Agents, Automation & Just-in-Time Logistics

26:30 Key Takeaways from MegaTrans