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BHP turns to 'flat pack' ore cars

IN AN industry first BHP, UGL and Qiqihar Railway Rolling Stock are collaborating to construct 140 “flat pack” iron ore rail cars over the next four years in Perth, Western Australia.

Brandon Craig hopes ore car construction can be moved to Port Hedland.

Brandon Craig hopes ore car construction can be moved to Port Hedland.

One three-word term can completely ruin a weekend: "some assembly required". That is the challenge facing UGL's team in the Perth eastern suburb of Bassendean. In an initial trial BHP shipped iron...

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