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Industry Insider : Australian Logistics Council

The Australian Logistics Council represents the major Australian logistics supply chain customers, providers, infrastructure owners and suppliers. The ALC works with all levels of government to ensure it considers the needs of the logistics industry in its investment and policy decisions; and focuses its advocacy efforts on four key areas with the aim of improving supply chain efficiency - including supply chain logistics safety, infrastructure, regulation and technology. The ALC is led by CEO, Kirk Coningham.

• Planning that delivers

  By: Kirk Coningham

  May 2019

  It is no surprise that population growth – and the pressures it imposes on transport infrastructure – has been a focal point in this federal election campaign.

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• Budget must establish the road to reform

  By: Kirk Coningham

  April 2019

  The Federal Budget on 2 April will be the last prior to the expected release of the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy.

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• Governments must lead by example on safety

  By: Kirk Coningham

  March 2019

  The logo of the Australian Logistics Council highlights our organisation’s mission as the pursuit of supply chain efficiency and safety.

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• Heavy Vehicle Safety must feature in election agenda

  By: Lachlan Benson

  February 2019

  With 2019 now firmly underway, the attention of many industry bodies is squarely on influencing the policy agenda in the lead-up to the Federal Election that is expected to occur in May this year.

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• Mandatory telematics - The New Year Resolution industry needs

  By: Lachlan Benson

  December 2018

  As 2018 draws to a close, many of us are looking forward to a break over the Christmas season, and the opportunity to spend time with friends and family.

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• Summit puts practical focus around safety

  By: Lachlan Benson

  November 2018

  The 2018 ALC & ATA Supply Chain Safety & Compliance Summit held in Melbourne over two days in September provided some encouraging insights as to where industry thinking is when it comes to the safety of heavy vehicles on our roads – and the safety of those who keep them moving.

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• EVs must factor in future freight planning

  By: Lachlan Benson

  September 2018

  In June this year, the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) moved to establish an Electric Vehicles Working Group, after a series of discussions with leading industry participants revealed a significant degree of enthusiasm about the potential application of electric vehicles in the industry.

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• Time to focus on CoR issues

  By: Lachlan Benson

  September 2018

  In writing my first Prime Mover column as ALC’s Interim CEO, I’m acutely aware that I am coming into the role at a crucial time for many in the heavy vehicle sector.

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