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...
Recommendations
The NCM should be recognised as the principle coordinating body between industry and government as it relates to any external challenges to the efficient operation of the Australian freight chain.
Promote ongoing education in the public sector regarding the essential services provided by the logistics and supply chain...
Forecasts suggest that without a policy to cause the diesel fleet to retire early, diesel heavy vehicle fleet in Australia will remain at around 55 per cent of the total heavy vehicle fleet in 2050 locking in emissions from diesel combustion well past 20501.As Australia makes this transition to a decarbonised economy, decision makers must not forget the need to ensure a resilient and efficient end to end supply chain to carry the Australian freight task.This means that care needs to be taken to ensure that decisions made to...
On 23 November in Canberra, the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) and the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts (DITRDCA) brought together Industry with other Australian Government agencies involved in the national supply chain ecosystem to meet and discuss key issues and priorities.
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The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) is pleased to make a brief submission on the Heavy Vehicle National Law Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (the...
For reference, the Independent Strategic Review of the Infrastructure Investment Program - Executive Summary can be accessed here....
The concept of a nationally consistent based risk-based inspection system replacing a fragmented state-based system is appropriate for an industry with operators providing services to a national economy and registering vehicles in several different jurisdictions. This is an issue that has been discussed since 2015, and most recently in 2022.
ALC remains supportive of the proposition that the level of vehicle inspection should be tied to operator performance (including operator history) normalised...
The Australian Logistics Council is delighted to submit this document to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, and the Arts as a contribution to the Review of the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy. We firmly believe the Strategy serves as a crucial framework that facilitates collaborative endeavours among government entities and industry stakeholders. It plays a pivotal role in securing the enduring resilience and effectiveness of Australia's freight and supply chain...