The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) proudly announces the appointment of Air Vice Marshal Margaret Staib AM CSC as the Independent Chair, commencing 16 February 2024. The ALC is not just appointing a distinguished leader but is also reshaping the face of the logistics industry with a deeply experienced leadership team committed to driving innovation, efficiency, and sustainability.
Staib is an accomplished leader with expertise spanning defence, national security, transport, logistics,...
The ongoing industrial action at Australia’s major container freight ports continues to significantly impact Australia's end-to-end supply chains. The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) is concerned about the impact of the protracted negotiations between the Maritime Union of Australia and DP World and the impact of the dispute on supply chain businesses across every state and region in Australia. Australia needs to ensure the smooth functioning of international trade and mitigate any additional increases to the costs of...
For reference, the Independent Strategic Review of the Infrastructure Investment Program - Executive Summary can be accessed here....
On 9 June 2023 the Infrastructure and Transport Ministers’ Meeting (ITMM) agreed to bring forward the review of the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy (NFSCS) by 12 months to this calendar year (see here for the full communiqué).
The Government’s decision is welcome news to Australia’s supply chain, freight and...
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has welcomed the Australian Government’s commitment to an Electric Vehicle Strategy and called for the inclusion of heavy vehicles.
ALC has also repeated calls for a discussion on the future funding of transport infrastructure as the uptake of EV’s depletes fuel excise revenue.
ALC CEO, Dr Hermione Parsons said the supply chain sector was on a path to emissions reduction and congratulated Minister...
Today the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) presented to the Infrastructure and Transport Ministers Meeting (ITMM) and called for all levels of government to proceed with implementing the recommendations of the Kanofski review into Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).
ALC joined other industry associations, NatRoads and the Australian Trucking Association, to provide industry views on the outcomes of the review.
ALC CEO, Dr Hermione Parsons...
The supply chain industry’s preeminent annual event focused on innovation returns to Melbourne this September, with the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) partnering with HERE Technologies.
ALC CEO, Dr Hermione Parsons said the Tech Summit would bring together leading industry experts and focus on how the end-to-end supply chain sector can use technology to drive sustainability.
“Our world is changing and it is going to look markedly...
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has welcomed the appointment of Ms Nicole Lockwood and Mr Mike Mrdak AO to lead an independent review of Infrastructure Australia.
ALC CEO, Dr Hermione Parsons said infrastructure was a key part of ensuring the safety, efficiency and future sustainability of the Australian supply chain.
“Participants across the supply chain acknowledge the need to continue investment in world-class transport...