ALC agrees with the observation contained in the Australian National Hydrogen Strategy document that:
Using locally made hydrogen can help reduce Australia’s heavy dependence on importing liquid fuels, especially for transport. This would potentially strengthen Australia’s strategic security and maximise our energy resilience. [1]
However, as Australia makes this transition to a...
THIS DOCUMENT SETS OUT BEST-PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR THE PARTIES WITHIN THE SUPPLY...
On 9 June 2023 the Infrastructure and Transport Ministers’ Meeting (ITMM) agreed to bring forward the review of the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy (NFSCS) by 12 months to this calendar year (see here for the full communiqué).
The Government’s decision is welcome news to Australia’s supply chain, freight and...
This report examines the Postal Services Modernisation Discussion Paper, focusing on Australia Post's evolution from a mail-focused business to a parcel delivery service. With the growth of internet shopping, parcel volumes have increased significantly, and Australia Post has responded with a number of initiatives including building a national network of parcel lockers and introducing electric delivery vehicles to reduce carbon emissions. In addition, the report highlights the significance of ancillary services provided by Australia Post, such...
Australian Logistics Council (ALC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts’ (the Department’s) Aviation White Paper Terms of Reference (ToR).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 sustainability.Freight affects every Australian, every day, everywhere. Common goods purchased by...