by S M G | Dec 7, 2012 | Latest News
On the 21st November, NSW Minister for Roads and Ports Duncan Gay MLC released the draft NSW Freight and Ports Strategy.
Aiming to provide a framework for industry, all levels of government and stakeholders to guide investment and other decisions to enhance freight logistics in NSW, the draft Strategy identifies a series of actions to achieve network efficiency, capacity and sustainability through government mechanisms including policy reform, program delivery and infrastructure investment.
The draft Strategy also responds to Infrastructure Australia’s National Port Strategy and the National Land Freight Strategy and is consistent with the objectives of the NSW Long Term Transport Master Plan.
The draft Strategy was developed following consultation with freight operators, commodity producers and industry representatives from a range of industries across metropolitan and regional NSW. Community perspectives on topics such as congestion, noise and emissions have also informed the development of freight specific objectives which reflect the importance of the freight transport network for a competitive and productive NSW economy, as well as the need to integrate freight transport with other productive and non-productive activities and land uses.
For more information on the draft NSW Freight and Ports Strategy, or to provide comments, go to http://freightandportsstrategy.transport.nsw.gov.au/
The final Strategy is due to be released in mid 2013.
by S M G | Dec 7, 2012 | Latest News
Cannon Logistics’ successful Freight Smart Grant Scheme proposal was the trialling and testing of IceCOLD® Synthetic Catalyst Technology (IceCOL®).
Trialling of Ice Cold was conducted on refrigerated fleet truck in a variety of operating environments to validate the performance of the product. The results demonstrated that IceCOLD delivers diesel fuel and carbon emission savings of greater than 30% for refrigerated transport. The average fuel savings was 20% and the return on investment for the installation of IceCOLD® was delivered within an average of 7.46 months.
The IceCOLD® system works by restoring the lost efficiency caused by the normally occurring “oil fouling “of heat exchangers in refrigeration and air conditioning and can be applied to the Australian refrigerated logistics industry.
For further information please contact Jason Henshaw, Sales Director – IceCold @ Jason.Henshaw@IceCOLD.net.au
by S M G | Dec 7, 2012 | Latest News
In2 Green was the product which emerged from Strategix Training Groups successful submission for the Freight Smart Grant Scheme. The grants were offered by the QTLC and the Department of Transport and Main Roads to encourage innovative solutions to minimise greenhouse emission for the delivery of more effective freight network.
The In2Green program is designed to provide industry with ten easy steps to follow to cut emissions and establish more sustainable workplace practices, environments and system. In2Green product consists of an In2 Green; Workbook, Instruction DVD, Template CD. It outlines programs such as eco-driving and smart planning applied to vehicles, including trucks demonstrating efficiencies gained by implementing these programs. Eco drive trials have resulted in the reduction of fuel burn at an average of 22%.
Seminars were conducted in Townsville, Gladstone, Brisbane and Gold Coast to promote the product and its benefit. Seminar attendees provided positive feedback on the potential of In2Green to; reduce their carbon footprint and to contribute to productivity gains.
If you would like to receive an In2Green pack please contact Nicki Milios via email, admin@v2.qtlc.com.au.
by S M G | Dec 7, 2012 | Latest News
The QTLC is conducting a Rail Forum that will provide an opportunity for government and industry Government to work collaboratively to identify and respond to challenges that impact on the efficient movement of rail freight.
The forum will explore options for the long term planning and management of rail freight services for freight users and operators as well as give visibility to issues affecting freight movement on rail.
Issues covered at the forum will include:
• Demand for freight rails service
• Factors impacting modal share and shift
• Constraints to the efficient movement of freight by rail
• Connectivity of the road/rail freight network
• Options for maximising existing rail infrastructure and potential infrastructure upgrades
The QTLC Rail forum is scheduled for the first quarter of 2013. If you would like to contribute to the forum’s discussions please contact Nicki Milios – admin@v2.qtlc.com.au
by S M G | Dec 7, 2012 | Latest News
The QTLC is developing a report, aimed at making strategic and operational recommendations to improve the development and sustainability of efficient and productive supply chains in Queensland.
To achieve interconnectivity of supply chains, a better integration of modes is integral. The machination of freight is complex and actions to address impediments need to take into consideration upstream and downstream impacts.
The Strengthening Queensland’s Supply Chains 2013-2015 report will critique freight transport and logistics issues according to relevant factors including but not limited to:
• Mode
• Industry
• Key supply chains
• Freight networks and corridors
• Governance
• Regulation and reform
• Infrastructure planning and prioritisation
• Investment and charging models
The report will make recommendations to improve supply chain productivity in Queensland.
It is anticipated that the draft version of the Strengthening Queensland’s Supply Chain report will be available in early 2013 and circulated to industry for feedback and comment.
