The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has welcomed comments by the Australian Government, on the importance of coordinating a nationally consistent Road User Charge (RUC).
ALC supports the development of a national RUC system through the National Cabinet process, to ensure a sustainable stream of investment in transport infrastructure and to provide clarity for operators in the freight and logistics supply chain.
This follows comments in The...
Friday 4 March 2022
Committee Secretary
Community Support and Services Committee
Parliament House
George Street
BRISBANE QLD 4000
Dear Committee Secretary
The Australian Logistics...
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) welcomes confirmation of the Australian Government’s $2 billion commitment to the development of intermodal freight terminals in Melbourne to facilitate improved connectivity between the Inland Rail and the Port of Melbourne. The Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts, Paul Fletcher, outlined this approach in a speech to the Victorian Transport infrastructure Conference in Melbourne today.
ALC CEO,...
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) welcomes the launch of the second round of the Australian Government’s Future Fuels Fund to support the uptake of low and zero emissions vehicles in commercial fleets.
ALC CEO, Brad Williams, said the increased focus on commercial fleets was a positive development and would help the transition to low and zero emission vehicles.
“A specific and targeted investment focus on the light and heavy commercial...
Introduction
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission on the Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Bill 2022 (the Bill).
The ALC is the peak national body representing major companies participating in the freight logistics industry. ALC’s policy focus is on delivering enhanced end-to-end supply chain efficiency,...
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Productivity Commission in relation to the reference on Australia’s Maritime Logistics System.
ALC is the peak national body representing major companies participating in the end-to end freight supply chain and logistics industry with a focus on delivering enhanced supply chain safety, productivity, efficiency and...
February 2022
RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommendation 1
That section 30AKA proposed in the Bill be revised or removed.
Recommendation 2
The proposed Rules made under paragraph 30AH(1)(c) be...
The Australian Logisitics Council (ALC) has welcomed news that AdBlue supplies have been boosted by local production increases.
ALC CEO Brad Williams said the ramp-up of local production, ongoing imports and strategic distribution of available supplies has given businesses confidence that the AdBlue situation has stabilised and stocks are gradually starting to increase.
“While we’re not back to normal just yet, the collaborative effort...
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has welcomed the announcement from the NSW, Queensland and Victorian Governments that critical workers in the freight and logistics sector will be able to provide essential services while they are classified as close contacts, provided they are asymptomatic and they meet strict health criteria.
ALC CEO, Brad Williams said the changes were pragmatic and will help ease COVID-related staffing pressures in the food supply...
Introduction
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) welcomes the opportunity to make a pre-budget submission relating to the 2022-23 Budget.
ALC is the peak national body representing major companies participating in the end-to end freight supply chain and logistics industry with a focus on delivering enhanced supply chain safety, efficiency and...