Inconsistency in the application of border controls for freight movements are creating delays and confusion for rail freight operators.
After the national cabinet endorsed a national
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National protocol to reduce cross-border freight confusion
A joint national protocol to enable smooth freight movement over closed borders has been agreed upon by state and territory governments and the Commonwealth.
The national Protocol for Domestic Border Controls
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Big reforms without a big price tag
CEO of the ALC Kirk Coningham outlines how governments could make significant reforms to unlock freight and logistics networks.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been an expensive experience for
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Permits required for freight crossing NSW border from Victoria
Freight rail personnel travelling from Victoria to NSW will have to apply for a permit, under new regulations imposed to limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
The new rules were imposed on July 8
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Woolworths commits to Moorebank distribution centre
COVID-19 makes supply chain resilience more imperative
Kirk Coningham, CEO of the ALC, outlines why the current crisis should refocus attention on rail freight connectivity and the national supply chain.
As the effects of the COVID-19 crisis continue
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Industry groups welcome infrastructure fast-track, but say there is more to do
Groups representing the logistics and infrastructure sectors have welcomed the federal government’s focus on cutting approval times and increasing investment in infrastructure.
On Monday, June 15, the
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Industry calls for certainty on Inland Rail route
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has criticised last-ditch attempts to re-route the Inland Rail project from the Queensland border to Gowrie.
Another review of the controversial route over the Condamine
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Curfew suspensions for freight should be permanent: ALC
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has called upon state and territory governments to make temporary curfew suspensions permanent.
The curfews were lifted in the early days of the coronavirus (COVID-19)
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In a changed world, freight sector shows its agility
The Australian Logistics Council’s CEO, Kirk Coningham, explains how the industry has been on the front foot during a time of crisis.
Like every other industry, Australia’s freight and
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