Unions and industry associations have proposed extra protections for rail workers as the response to COVID-19 continues across Australia.
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New freight data standard reinforces need for data accuracy
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC), in partnership with GS1 and Transport Certification Australia, has released the Single Freight Data Standard.
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Welcome to COVID normal, and here is why we need it to stay
COVID-19 broke down long standing curfew policy barriers in record time because they made sense to both the supply chain industry and communities alike, writes ALC CEO Kirk Coningham.
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Work to do to implement National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy: ALC
While states and territories have committed to initiatives to implement the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy (NFSCS), a lack of deadlines means there remain gaps in the national approach behind the strategy, the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has found.
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Improving rail’s share of freight task starts with policy settings: ALC
CEO of the ALC Kirk Coningham writes that significant efficiencies can be found without massive spending.
Among the many disruptions wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic was the need to defer
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Budget grows rail projects, jobs pipeline
In the 2020-2021 budget unveiled by federal Treasurer Josh Frydenburg, the total infrastructure pipeline for the next 10 years grew to $110 billion, with a $14 billion increase this year.
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Protocol offers way to protect industry and communities
ALC CEO Kirk Coningham highlights how a united freight industry has achieved a common-sense protocol for border safety.
The COVID-19 pandemic has required all of us to deal with scenarios and
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Wrong time for delays on Inland Rail
All parties should respect the outcome of the latest reviews into Inland Rail, and get on with the transformational project, writes ALC CEO Kirk Coningham.
In mid-June, Prime Minister Scott
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Botany duplication and Cabramatta loop approved
The NSW government has given planning approval for the Botany Rail Duplication and the Cabramatta Passing Loop.
Both projects will be delivered by the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) with shortlisted
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Code commits states and territories to keep freight flowing
State, territory and federal infrastructure and transport ministers have released an enforceable code for the border control of freight movements; however, differences remain.
The code follows the previously
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