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...
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...