by S M G | Mar 20, 2014 | Latest News
The Central Queensland Supply Chain Forum held in Emerald on the 21st February proved a great success attracting 80 attendees from organisations and industries in the region. The breakfast event held by the QTLC together with the Department of Transport and Main Roads provided participants with an opportunity to assess the benefits and constraints associated with the establishment of inland port near Emerald.
The project examines the potential for a modal shift to rail for the movement of mining inputs (fuel, cement, chemicals) and agricultural exports (grain, cotton, citrus), using a standardised containerised logistics platform.
The Forum outlined the broader government policy and planning initiatives underpinning a potential intermodal terminal in the Emerald region and the ensuing discussions centred on drivers of modal choice as well as existing barriers and impediments to the efficient movement of freight. Industry knowledge shared at the forum was vital to assessing the feasibility and appetite for the proposed inland port and containerised logistic system.
The next step for this phase of the project will look to establish a Central Queensland Supply Chain Steering Committee (CQSCSC) to oversee necessary work to further assess the feasibility, operating structure and funding of an inland port located in Central Queensland.
The QTLC is working with government to define the role and terms of reference for the CQSCSC and will continue to engage with industry and local government to input into the project.
by S M G | Mar 20, 2014 | Latest News
The key achievements and activities of the QTLC for the previous calendar year have been highlighted in its 2013 Annual Report. 2013 proved to be another productive year, with a strong focus on addressing many of the outcomes identified in Strengthening Queensland Supply Chain Report.
The 2013 Annual report details initiatives undertaken by the QTLC such the North Coast Rail Forums held in March and November and its involvement in the Central Queensland Transport Supply Chain Study and other activities that support and facilitate supply chain optimisation.
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 S M G | Dec 22, 2012 | Newsletter
by S M G | Dec 7, 2012 | Latest News
Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese released Australia’s first National Land Freight Strategy on 7 September. The strategy aims to build and maintain a modern, well-planned, efficient and safe freight and logistics network that supports Australia’s future economic development.
“The release of the Strategy provides a unique opportunity to fix the regulatory and infrastructure failures that have constrained miners, manufacturers and farmers and cost the Australian economy tens of billions of dollars in lost export earnings”, Mr Albanese said
Mr Albanese acknowledged the magnitude of managing the freight task and the associated challenges “Our freight and logistics network is the lifeblood of the Australian economy, but
at present it is struggling to cope with the existing demands being placed on it, let alone the doubling in freight volumes expected between now and 2030,” he said.
The Strategy is underpinned by a number of key principles, including:
• One national, integrated network
• Better use of our existing infrastructure:
•Fairer, more sustainable financing arrangements:
•Standing Council on Transport and Infrastructure (SCOTI) considered the Strategy at its 9th November meeting and agreed to the vision, objectives and principles that will underpin further development of the National Land Freight Strategy.
The next step will be for the nation’s senior transport and Infrastructure Officials to work together to develop an action plan to give effect to the Strategy’s vision. The draft work
plan to implement the Strategy will be developed in close consultation with Infrastructure Australia, the National Transport Commission, industry and local government and will be
considered by SCOTI at its first meeting in 2013.
by S M G | Dec 7, 2012 | Latest News
he Over Dimensional Vehicle / Cargo Workshop was held on the 26 July. Hosted by the Port of Brisbane, the objective of the Workshop was to identify impediments to the efficient transport of over dimensional (OD) cargo from the Port of Brisbane using supply chain corridors to the Surat, Bowen and Galilee basins.
The Workshop was well attended by representatives from the QTLC, Port of Brisbane, heavy haulage industry, Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), Queensland Trucking Association (QTA) and CSG companies.
The high number of movements expected into the Surat Basin and the curfew arrangements on over dimensional loads during Christmas and Easter periods emerged as critical impediments to the efficient movement of excess dimensional loads.
In response, the QTLC has approached TMR and written to the Queensland Police Service (QPS) on behalf of industry supply chains to seek an exemption from the 2012 Christmas curfew on travel restrictions for over dimensional loads.
To ensure the sustainability of all supply chains in the Surat Basin, the QTLC is participating in the LNG Surat Basin Supply Chain Group convened by TMR. With representatives across the whole supply chain including TMR, QTA, Toowoomba Regional Council, QPS, heavy haulage operators, Port of Brisbane and Queensland Rail, the Group is undertaking activities aimed at developing suitable marshalling/rest stop areas as well as over taking lanes along the route to Charleville from the Port and managing the impacts on contraflow supply chains such as cotton, grain and beef.
The Central Queensland Supply Chain Forum held in Emerald on the 21st February proved a great success attracting 80 attendees from organisations and industries in the region. The breakfast event held by the QTLC together with the Department of Transport and Main Roads provided participants with an opportunity to assess the benefits and constraints associated with the establishment of inland port near Emerald.