Knowledge Centre

The Australian Logistics Council has welcomed the opportunity to submit to the NSW Government's Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plans (SRITPs). This submission includes recommendations to strengthen the Plans by placing freight and logistics at the core of decision-making. ALC highlights gaps in freight network investment, land-use planning, and infrastructure integration that, if unaddressed, will increase costs, reduce efficiency, and impact NSW’s economic growth. ALC is calling for urgent action to prioritise freight rail capacity,...

The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) supports the Transport Security Amendment (Security of Australia’s Transport Sector) Bill 2024 and its goal of strengthening national transport security. ALC welcomes the proactive all-hazards approach but emphasises the importance of aligning cybersecurity reporting with existing frameworks to streamline compliance and reduce duplication. To ensure security measures enhance both resilience and efficiency, ALC recommends clear implementation guidance, structured industry consultation, and practical...

The ALC's 2025-26 Federal Budget submission focuses on enhancing supply chain resilience and sustainability. Key proposals include creating a National Freight Corridors Fund, improving rail infrastructure, boosting fuel security, and expanding workforce development initiatives. The submission also advocates for accelerating the transition to zero-emission vehicles through infrastructure upgrades, incentives, and fair pricing...

The Australian Logistics Council's (ALC) submission to South Australia’s 30-Year Transport Strategy highlights the critical role of supply chain systems in supporting economic growth, sustainability, and efficiency. The submission underscores the importance of integrating freight and logistics considerations into the strategy, with recommendations focusing on addressing policy imbalances favoring road transport, enhancing rail infrastructure, adopting decarbonisation measures, and improving data sharing and collaboration. The ALC emphasises the...

The Australian Logistics Council supports the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) Amendment Bill and Regulations as a critical step in enhancing safety, efficiency, and sustainability in Australia’s logistics sector. Key measures, including the National Audit Standard, increased vehicle mass and size allowances, and streamlined accreditation, aim to boost productivity while reducing compliance burdens. The ALC urges harmonised regulations, infrastructure upgrades, workforce strategies, and incentives for fleet sustainability to ensure effective...

The Australian Logistics Council endorses the establishment of the Paraffinic Diesel Standard. To ensure robust environmental and performance outcomes, the ALC advocates alignment with the European EN 15940 standard, particularly regarding Sulphur limits, and calls for quality controls on diesel blends, transparent labeling, and certification standards. By drawing on lessons from previous fuel mandates, the ALC recommends a regulatory framework that maintains fuel integrity, supports emissions reductions, and incentivizes the adoption of...

The Australian Logistics Council has formally endorsed the NHVR’s Draft Heavy Vehicle Productivity Plan 2024-2029, acknowledging its strategic alignment with Australia’s overarching objectives to advance productivity, safety, and sustainability within the freight sector. ALC is dedicated to collaborating closely with the NHVR and key stakeholders to transform this plan into tangible outcomes, fostering a safer, more sustainable, and exceptionally productive future for the Australian freight...

The Australian Logistics Council supports the NSW Government’s Freight Policy Reform Interim Directions Paper, recognising its value in addressing key issues in the state’s freight network. ALC advocates for a systems approach to supply chain management, a comprehensive Freight Master Plan, protection of industrial lands, and improved data sharing and infrastructure. ALC looks forward to collaborating with the NSW Government to ensure these reforms strengthen NSW’s freight system for future...

The ALC's submission to the NSW Renewable Fuel Discussion Paper highlights key recommendations for advancing a renewable fuel industry in NSW. The submission emphasises the need for policy alignment between state and federal governments, infrastructure investment, and support for domestic renewable fuel production. The ALC advocates for incentives like tax credits and grants to encourage local production, as well as establishing renewable fuel hubs. The submission also stresses the importance of sustainability in feedstock management, lifecycle...

The ALC highlights the crucial role of the freight transport, logistics, and supply chain industry in South East Queensland's economy. The submission underscores the need for strategic planning to link freight and industrial land use, protect rail-adjacent industrial lands, and develop infrastructure to support future growth. The ALC identifies key barriers, including limited industrial land availability, rising costs, and infrastructure bottlenecks, while emphasizing the importance of integrated land use and freight transport planning for...