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...
Everything You Need to Know from the ALC - September...
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...
ALC Monthly Newsletter - August...
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...
The ALC expresses deep concerns about Victoria's "Big Ideas for Victoria's Future" document, highlighting its failure to adequately address the critical role of freight transport and logistics in urban planning. The submission underscores the importance of integrated supply chain systems in economic growth, sustainability, and resilience. The ALC recommends enhancing government coordination, protecting industrial land, and adopting a systems-thinking approach to ensure that freight logistics effectively support Victoria's future development...
Decarbonising the freight transport sector requires an integrated approach that includes road, rail, maritime, and air transport. The ALC emphasizes the need for a unified strategy, viewing the entire supply chain as a complex system. Addressing each mode in isolation is ineffective, as the current consultation approach fails to capture the interdependencies of modern supply chains, leading to suboptimal...
In our responses to the Government's direct questions, we have highlighted the key points. The Australian Logistics Council stresses the crucial role of low carbon liquid fuels and the need for supportive policy frameworks to facilitate their use and local production in Australia. This is essential not only for decarbonising the transport sector but also for improving national fuel security. The ALC urges the Government to adopt a comprehensive approach that considers the environmental, economic, and social dimensions of the low carbon liquid fuel...
Proper planning of industrial land use and infrastructure can lead to more efficient supply chains, benefiting Australia's economy. The World Bank Logistics Performance Indicator highlights a strong link between a high-performing logistics sector and GDP per capita, with studies suggesting that a 1% improvement in supply chain performance results in a 1.4% increase in economic growth. Conversely, poor integration of freight logistics in urban planning raises supply chain costs, contributing to inflation and higher living costs. This is essential...