The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has outlined five policy priorities to achieve a more sustainable and efficient freight and logistics supply chain. Read more
Supply chains are a ‘people business’ and the pressure is on
Skilled workforce shortages were a problem pre-pandemic, but the closure of international borders has further impacted the ability of employers to recruit staff in areas ranging from truck driving to the engineering skills necessary to deliver sophisticated infrastructure. Read more
ALC endorses Vic Govt distance-based road user charging approach
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has welcomed the decision by the Victorian Government to move towards distance based road user charging for all classes of vehicle in the state. Read more
Australia’s supply chain path out of lockdown
The last 18 months has taught us that early planning measures and national consistency are critical to minimising the impact on the supply chain. Read more
Don’t box us in – industry needs room to move
Australia’s urban areas are growing, and so is the industry’s urban freight task. Read more
Freight and supply chain workers considered essential but not a priority for governments
Freight and supply chain workers have been at the frontline since the beginning of the pandemic. Read more
Road user pricing needs to fairly capture costs without placing bias on rail
Freight affects every Australian, every day, everywhere. Common goods purchased by Australians such as food, clothing, household appliances and medicine all need to be transported by freight operators. Read more
ALC appoints new CEO
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has announced the appointment of Brad Williams as its new Chief Executive Officer.
ALC officially names interim CEO
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has appointed Rachel Smith to the role of Interim Chief Executive Officer. Read more
Winds of Change
Although the debate around having a National Operating Standard is not new to the road transport industry, the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) for whom the initiative has remained an important crusade since it proposed mandatory telematics for heavy vehicles in 2011, has renewed its energies in promoting what it regards as an important next step towards improving safety around Australia’s critical supply chains. Read more