Transitional General Licence Reports Summary 2012–2013

Research papers for the Inquiry into National Freight and Supply Chain Priorities

The following ten research papers were commissioned by the department to support the development of the Inquiry report, consistent with the Terms of Reference for the Inquiry.

The Centre for Supply Chain and Logistics, Deakin University produced the following two papers:

Inquiry into National Freight and Supply Chain Priorities

On 18 May 2018, the Hon Michael McCormack MP, then Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, released the report of the Inquiry into National Freight and Supply Chain Priorities. The Inquiry was conducted by a four member expert panel to inform the development of a National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy through the COAG Transport and Infrastructure Council.

Supporting papers for the Inquiry into National Freight and Supply Chain Priorities

The following six supporting papers were prepared by the department to support the development of the Inquiry report:

General Licence Reports Summary 2012–2013

Category of Trade Cargo Description Total Volume Volume/Amount Type
Dry Bulk Alumina 907,867 MT
Dry Bulk Cement 200,552 MT
Dry Bulk Clinker 152,734 MT
Dry Bulk Coal 167,891
Category of Trade Cargo Description Total Volume Volume/Amount Type
Container N/A 113,424 TEU
Dry Bulk Alumina 929,607 MT
Dry Bulk Cement 1,367,194 MT
Dry Bulk Cl

National Freight Data Hub

National Freight Data Hub

 

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Expert panel members – National Freight and Supply Chain Inquiry

Maurice James—Managing Director—Qube

Maurice James has been the Managing Director of Qube Holdings Limited since March, 2011. He has over 30 years" extensive experience in engineering, ports and logistics industries.

His early career was spent at the Port of Melbourne Corporation commencing as a civil engineer and subsequently moving through various roles to Manager Commercial Operations.

Inquiry into National Freight and Supply Chain Priorities submissions

Submissions received

No. Author DOCX PDF
01 Mr Tim Kelsey DOCX: 23 KB PDF: 376 KB
02 Australian Logistics Council N/A

National Freight & Supply Chain Strategy

To position Australia to meet its emerging freight and supply chain challenges, Commonwealth, state and territory infrastructure and transport ministers endorsed the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy (Strategy) and National Action Plan (Action Plan) in August 2019. The Strategy and Action Plan set an agenda for integrated national action across all freight modes over the next 20 years and beyond. The Strategy and Action Plan can be found at www.freightaustralia.gov.au.

Freight & supply chains

The freight and logistics industry is an essential component of the national economy, where the sector accounts for approximately 8.6 per cent of GDP. An efficient, sustainable and cost-effective freight and logistics industry enabled through partnerships with all levels of government supports Australia"s growing economy and quality of life aspirations. Governments play a central role in the long-term planning, provision and management of transport networks that service Australia"s growing freight task.
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