by Nic ki | Apr 10, 2013 | Latest News
As QTLC activities continue to build momentum, it is cognisant of the need to connect with industry. To facilitate this, the QTLC has developed a QTLC Industry Associate Membership and is seeking representatives from across industries to engage with the QTLC on issues that impact the efficiency of the freight transport system.
Strengthening the QTLC’s engagement with industry will improve its capacity to provide advice to government that represents the needs of industry.
Industry Associate Members are expected to add value to the sector by collaborating with the QTLC on activities that facilitate the development of efficient, productive and sustainable freight movements and supply chains. As QTLC Industry Associate Members they will bring their specific industry perspective to issues that have broader implications for the freight and transport industry.
QTLC Industry Associates receive benefits including:
• Login access to resources on the QTLC website
• Invitation to QTLC forums and events
• QTLC Newsletter
• Consultation on freight transport and logistics matters
• Input into the development of advice to government on freight transport and logistics issues
• Opportunities to advertise and profile organisations in QTLC publications and at QTLC events
If you would like to apply to become a QTLC Industry Associate Member CLICK HERE
by Nic ki | Apr 10, 2013 | Latest News
At the QTLC Freight Futures Forum held on 18 July 2012, critical issues associated with the transportation of freight on rail were identified by major rail users. Forum attendees noted specific challenges for the general movement of freight. It was acknowledged that to maintain the competitiveness and viability of rail, and to address these challenges, low cost priorities were required.
In response to the issues raised, the QTLC in partnership with Queensland Rail (QR) conducted the North Coast Line (NCL) Supply Chain and Rail Forum on Friday 22 March, to qualify these challenges and to identify potential solutions aimed at improving NCL freight services and the supply chain.
The North Coast Rail Line (NCRL) is vital rail infrastructure that carries in excess of 11 million net tonnes of various products annually along the coast of Queensland from Brisbane right through to Cairns. Its efficiency and reliability is impacted by critical impediments.
The Forum was well attended by key stakeholders from across industry, government and QR to contribute to discussions around impediments identified, how best to mitigate these and testing the feasibility and appropriateness of potential opportunities to improve the overall rail service.
Outcomes, priorities and actions generated from the forum will be formalised into a Communique and submitted to QR and the Department of Transport and Main Roads for their consideration and action. It will also be made available to forum attendees and QTLC Members and Industry Associate Members on the QTLC website by the end of May.
by Nic ki | Apr 10, 2013 | Latest News
The existing impediments to an efficient and sustainable supply chain are complex and varied. The added pressures of an expanding population, increased demands for goods and services and growth in industry, particularly in mining, can test the resilience of the supply chain.
The QTLC, cognisant of these challenges, has developed “Strengthening Queensland Supply Chain 2013-2015” (SQSC). The report makes strategic and operational recommendations to Government to improve the development and sustainability of efficient and productive supply chains in Queensland according to: priority, impact and cost.
The SCQC Report suggests priorities that are aimed at unlocking latent capacity in the freight system rather than relying on funding enhancement, these include:
- Better data collection and management to inform infrastructure investment, policy decisions and prioritisation
- Develop a Rail Network Operational (Efficiency) Policy to provide greater rail network and operational efficiency
- Private-public sector Advisory Board, independently chaired, to facilitate transparent Restricted Access Vehicle systems, processes and decision-making criteria to better balance freight efficiency, safety, asset and economic objectives
- Governments, in collaboration with industry develop Priority Freight Routes and instruments to protect in planning schemes
The QTLC will submit the report to the Queensland government and conduct bi-annual reviews of progress made in addressing the issues and implementing the recommendations. The SQSC will be made available on the QTLC’s website to QTLC Members and Industry Associate Members at the beginning of May.
by Nic ki | Apr 10, 2013 | Latest News
2012 proved to be an extremely productive year, with the QTLC already achieving many of the strategic priorities and goals projected for the 2011 – 14 period. The QTLC’s Annual Report 2012, outlines the activities undertaken by the Council.
2013 will see the QTLC continue to pursue better freight transport and logistics data collection and management arrangements as well as actions that promote the efficient and productive movement of freight focus on working with government to address priorities identified in Strengthening Supply Chains 2013-2015.
The QTLC looks forward to another productive year as it continues to focus on working with government and the transport and logistics industry to deliver whole of supply chain solutions that promote the sustainable movement of freight.
To peruse the Annual Report CLICK HERE
by Nic ki | Dec 7, 2012 | Latest News
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulatory (NHVR) Board Chair Bruce Baird, recently announced the appointment of the NHVR’s CEO, Richard Hancock. Previously, Mr. Hancock was the Project Director of the NHVR office responsible for the establishment of the NHVR Project Office. As Project Director, Richard has managed the development and implementation of the new NHVR national system and coordinated activities across all jurisdictions.
Richard has held Chief Executive and Project Manager positions and has extensive experience in transport and roads strategy, policy and regulation across Commonwealth, State and Territory governments. He has demonstrated strong leadership and has a proven record in establishing strong partnering relationships.
Richard’s appointment is timely with the NHVR due to commence its administration of National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme and Performance Based Standards services on a national basis on 21 January 2013.
