Australia’s new strategy highlights freight as the backbone of its economy, driving innovation, resilience, and sustainability to support growing transport and supply chain demands across the nation. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Australia’s new strategy highlights freight as the backbone of its economy, driving innovation, resilience, and sustainability to support growing transport and supply chain demands across the nation.
Australia’s freight task is projected to grow 26 per cent between 2020 and 2050. Image: stock.adobe.com/adwo

Freight Priorities for a Modern Network

The government introduced the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy to enhance logistics efficiency and resilience. It focuses on productivity, decarbonization, and better data usage to support policy and investment decisions.

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Officials emphasized a five-year National Action Plan to streamline infrastructure decisions and respond faster to disruptions. Advanced modeling will help predict future freight needs and optimize network performance nationwide.

Industry leaders backed the strategy, noting rail plays a pivotal role in achieving emissions targets. They stressed that shifting more goods to rail reduces congestion, lowers costs, and supports sustainable growth across regions.

Freight and Decarbonization Goals

Infrastructure Minister Catherine King highlighted that reliable freight networks keep Australia moving. She emphasized that strong, efficient systems are vital as demand increases, and sustainability must remain a priority for every sector.

Australasian Railway Association CEO Caroline Wilkie noted that moving more goods by rail could immediately cut emissions. She urged the government and industry to work together to accelerate decarbonization efforts and modernize rail operations.

The strategy also tackles workforce and regulatory gaps. It promotes skills development, updated regulations, and broader access to reliable data to drive informed policy and investment decisions that strengthen the freight sector.

Source: www.railexpress.com.au

What is the government’s plan for freight in Australia?

The updated strategy focuses on boosting freight efficiency, resilience, and sustainability while promoting innovation and stronger collaboration between government and industry.

How does the freight strategy address decarbonization?

The strategy promotes shifting more goods onto rail, adopting zero-emission technologies, and fostering sustainable logistics solutions to support Australia’s net-zero goals.

Can rail help improve freight performance?

Yes, rail increases capacity, reduces road congestion, and delivers immediate emissions benefits, making it a key component of a modern, resilient freight network.

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