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IN THIS ISSUE
NEWSLETTER >> JUNE 2012 >> ISSUE 05
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Efficiency of freight movements recognised in shipping reform laws
‘About ALC‘–The Australian Logistics Council represents the major and national companies participating in the Australian freight transport and logistics supply chain.
Our mission is to influence national transport and infrastructure regulation and policy to ensure Australia has safe, secure, efficient, sustainable and internationally competitive supply chains.
The Australian Logistics Council members and associate members are major companies, associations, government agencies and organisations participating in the Australian freight transport and logistics supply chain. To view a list of our members see last page.
The Federal Government’s shipping reform package has been passed by the House of Representatives but not before an important amendment was agreed to that ensures the Coastal Trading Bill recognises the efficient movement of freight.
ALC has been advocating for this amendment, as it puts the efficient moment of freight on an equal policy footing to the maintenance of an Australian coastal fleet. It will also help to ensure the legislation does not distort the choice of how freight is moved.
This advocacy has included writing to all Members and Senators requesting their support for this amendment and providing submissions to two Parliamentary committees looking into the bill. ALC also issued a press release calling for freight to be recognised in the shipping reform package which was subsequently covered in The Australian.
The amendment means the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport may take into account the efficient movement
of cargo between Australian ports when considering whether to grant a temporary licence to a foreign flagged vessel to engage in coastal trading. This is particularly important in the context of a large and growing freight task, which is set to double by 2030 and to almost triple by the year 2050.
ALC’s second proposed amendment – to remove from the legislation a threshold of five voyages to be eligible for a temporary licence – was not supported.
Both amendments were formally recognised in a report on the shipping reform bills by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Infrastructure and Communications. ALC’s submission on the inquiry featured prominently in the Committee’s report, which also cited ALC’s concern that no estimate had been made on the number of Australian ships expected to enter the service as a result of the shipping reforms.
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ALC ADvOCACy P2
NSW Long Term Transport Master Plan P2
PC Review into Regulatory Impact Statements P2
Heavy Vehicle National Law P3
ALC Yearbook 2012 - Future Freight Networks P3
ALC Welcomes New Members P4
Nationally consistent maritime safety laws introduced P5
Road Safety P5
FEDERAL
Major transport reforms discussed at second SCOTI meeting P6
ALC welcomes Federal Budget with a freight focus P6
Shipping reform briefings P7
Moorebank Intermodal Terminal Market Briefings P7
National Infrastructure Construction Schedule P8
Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program P8
STATES
Rail Safety National Law passed in Parliament P8
Port Licence Fee included in PoMC Reference Tariff Schedule P9
Improvements to Intelligent Access Program Announced P9
Tasmanian Exporters to receive $20 million boost P9
Vision released for $1billion freight and people project: Gateway WA P10
ACT Transport Policy Forum P10
INDUSTRy INFO
New industry working group to drive supply chain efficiencies P10
Toll partners with Dematic on leading edge project P10
Sydney’s Port Botany expansion project wins National Award P11
DAFF Notice to Industry P11
Major Changes announced at the Australian Institute of Export P11
DP World Endorses new Enterprise Agreement P12
Major Transport Congress for Melbourne P12
INDUSTRy PEOPLE
Asciano appoints new Director, Pacific National Rail P12
AIRFREIgHT STATS CHARTS 14
David Hay Scholarship Applications Now Open P15
New BITRE publications P15
ALC Activity P15
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ALC ADvOCACy
NSW Long Term Transport master Plan
PC Review into Regulatory Impact Statements
ALC has called for Regulatory Impact Statements and Business Impact Statements to be prepared in all circumstances to estimate the cost to industry from regulatory reforms.
Responding to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Regulatory Impact Statements, ALC cited two examples of major policy reforms that have failed to include rigorous cost benefit analyses. These were:
» the RIS for the shipping reform package which made no attempt to quantify the additional costs faced by shippers; and
» the RIS for the Clean Energy Package, which contained no quantification of the cost to the transport industry of the proxy carbon price imposed on it. Nor did it analyse the capacity of operators to pass on additional costs to consumers.
To view the ALC submission,
CLICk HERE
The suite of bills will now be forwarded to the Senate prior to a 1 July 2012 start-up date.
To view the ALC submission to the House of Representatives inquiry on the bills,
CLICk HERE
To view the Committee’s Report on the Bills, CLICk HERE
To view debate on the Coastal Trading Bill, CLICk HERE
The ALC submission to the NSW Government on its Long Term Transport Master Plan has made 16 recommendations relating to road, rail, planning and pricing, which ALC argue are critical to improving supply chain efficiency in the state. The development of the Master Plan and in particular the Port and Freight strategies, aims to provide a strong framework for the future of freight transport in NSW.
Among the ALC recommendations are:
» Requesting consideration is given as to how additional capacity can be added to the Southern Sydney Freight Line between Moorebank and Enfield to accommodate additional traffic from Moorebank
» Calling on the NSW Government to ensure critical freight infrastructure is reserved and expanded and the number of shared train paths reduced as soon as possible
» Advocating that the intermodal site at Moorebank should be developed as quickly as possible as a transport hub using a strategic whole of precinct approach that maximises the use of such a rare and valuable site
» Asking for the NSW Government to encourage the Standing Council on Transport and Infrastructure to require heavy vehicles to employ telematics technology
» Encouraging NSW to develop funding mechanisms to ensure that land is available to locate and buffer port and intermodal facilities (in the absence of a national partnership agreement on nationally significant infrastructure).
The ALC submission was one of 1100 submissions received as part of the public consultation process. The draft NSW Long Term Transport Master Plan is expected to be released for public comment by the middle of this year.
To view the ALC submission, CLICk HERE
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Heavy vehicle National Law
ALC has supported a move by the new Queensland Government to press ahead with important legislation such as the Heavy Vehicle National Law and not have it subjected to lengthy committee processes.
The Heavy Vehicle National Law has bi-partisan support and was examined by the Transport and Local Government Committee immediately prior to the Queensland election.
ALC ADvOCACy CONTINUED
ALC yearbook 2012 - Future Freight Networks
The much anticipated ALC Yearbook Future Freight Networks has been released and is now available to view online.
The publication highlights the integral role ALC has played over the past 12 months representing the interests of industry across a wide range of policy areas including nationally consistent regulation, national infrastructure requirements and the development of national port and freight strategies.
Future Freight Networks also demonstrates ALC’s strong commitment to safety, as evidenced by our growth of the ALC National Logistics Safety Code. It also reviews the annual ALC/ Department of Transport and Infrastructure Dialogue and provides a snapshot of the ALC Infrastructure Report which was launched earlier this year.
A feature of particular note is the overview of the ALC Forum 2012, which includes photos and summarises each session from across the two days. The event attracted more than 250 representatives from industry and government. Stay tuned for the announcement for ALC Forum 2013!
To view the online version CLICk HERE or contact ALC for a hard copy.
Given the law has already undergone a high level of scrutiny, ALC believes it does not need to be examined again at the committee level.
The Heavy Vehicle National Law is an applied law that needs to be passed by the Queensland Parliament before it can be enacted by all other state and territory jurisdictions across Australia.
ALC looks forward to the bill being introduced to the Queensland parliament shortly.
DP World Australia joins ALC
ALC would like to welcome DP World Australia to its membership, with the company recently signing on as a Council Member.
DP World is a container terminal operator, with five container terminals in the country across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Fremantle employing 2000 stevedores.
ALC Welcomes New members
ALC welcomes new Associate member - Urban global
Urban E-Global is an E-Learning, Web and Mobile Application Services provider and Registered Training Organisation who provides leading edge training and technology solutions to its clients.
As a contemporary boutique e-learning company based in Brisbane its executive brings experience
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DP World operates more than 60 terminals across six continents, including Australia, with container handling generating around 80 per cent of its revenue. The company currently has 11 new developments and major expansions underway in 10 countries.
To find out more about the DP World operations in Australia CLICk HERE
managing large and complex organisations. Urban Global offers considerable experience in web development, e-learning and organisation development and specialises in the fields of management and leadership training, corporate strategy and compliance training (including a new course on Chain of Responsibility).
To find our more visit the company website www.urbanelearning.com.
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Nationally consistent maritime safety laws introduced
ALC ADvOCACy CONTINUED
Road Safety
ALC has called upon the Transport Workers Union to refer allegations of unsafe practices in the transport industry to government authorities, rather than engaging in a misleading media campaign.
ALC Managing Director, Michael Kilgariff has responded directly to claims by the TWU that drivers are being put under unrealistic deadlines by the major retailers.
“If Tony Sheldon and the TWU have any evidence that the law is actually being broken, then they have a legal responsibility under Chain of Responsibility (CoR) to ensure that the authorities are aware of where this is occurring so they can be investigated,” Mr Kilgariff said.
“The major retailers are signatories to the Australian Logistics Council’s Retail Logistics Supply Chain Code of Practice which involves all parties in the supply chain, from the supplier and retailer to the carrier and logistics provider.
“This whole of supply chain approach recognises that all players with a role in the movement of goods around Australia are liable under CoR laws and need to take responsibility for safety.”
ALC has welcomed nationally consistent maritime safety laws being introduced to the Federal Parliament, which is an important first step to having them implemented in all jurisdictions around the country.
The maritime safety laws are part of a broader transport reform package that involves establishing single national regulators for rail safety, maritime safety and heavy vehicles.
The Rail Safety Law has already passed the South Australian Parliament, while the Heavy Vehicle National Law is awaiting introduction to the Queensland Parliament.
Once these laws have passed through their host jurisdictions, they can then be presented for approval to the other parliaments in all other states and territories. ALC has sought a timetable for when all laws will be progressed through all jurisdictional Parliaments.
The Maritime Safety National Law will introduce a national system that regulates all domestic commercial vessels operating in Australia, except those vessels regulated under the Navigation Act 1912. It would also make the Australian Maritime Safety Authority the national regulator of the National System.
To view the ALC submission on the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law bill, CLICk HERE
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major transport reforms discussed at second SCOTI meeting
The second meeting of the Standing Council on Transport and Infrastructure (SCOTI) was held in South Australia on Friday 18 May 2012.
The Standing Council includes Transport, Infrastructure and Planning Ministers from the Commonwealth, States and the Territories, New Zealand and the Australian Local Government Association.
A number of decisions were determined, advancing the reform process that will see the establishment of national heavy vehicle, rail safety and maritime safety regulators from 1 January 2013.
ALC was disappointed however with the NSW Government’s decision not to join with the other states and territories and adopt a nationally consistent approach to rail fatigue management.
All jurisdictions, apart from NSW, agreed on adopting a risk based approach to fatigue. This allows operators to tailor their fatigue risk management programs to suit their specific circumstances while not compromising efficiency, productivity or safety.
NSW, however, is to adopt a more prescriptive approach to hours of work and rest which not only creates an inconsistent regulatory framework, it also implies that the new fatigue management regime agreed to by the other jurisdictions is inherently unsafe, despite there being no evidence in support of this proposition.
ALC will be seeking a meeting with the NSW Government to discuss this matter further.
Other topics addressed by SCOTI included unanimous agreement for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority to be established as the National Maritime Regulator of domestic commercial vessels. Ministers also agreed to appoint four people to the Board of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator. These were Robin Stewart-Crompton, Coral Taylor, Peter Garske and Vince Tremaine.
FEDERAL
ALC welcomes Federal Budget with a freight focus
ALC welcomed the 2012-2013 Federal Budget and its recognition of the importance of freight to Australia’s future economic prosperity.
The Government’s proposal to develop a multi-billion dollar freight logistics hub in Sydney’s west (Moorebank) shows a welcome reversal in the trend where freight is treated as the ‘poor cousin’ when it comes to infrastructure planning.
ALC believes the key to this is developing the entire site ‘englobo’ as a strategic transport hub that uses a whole of precinct approach to maximise the use of such a rare and valuable asset.
ALC’s desire to see this important transport hub developed expeditiously in such a way that maximises efficiency and productivity, recognises its key strategic location near the M4, M5 and Port Botany rail freight line, and the important role it will potentially play supporting the national freight effort.
ALC also noted the Budget’s $38 million allocation to establish national regulators for heavy vehicles, rail safety and maritime safety.
This is a critical microeconomic reform that is estimated to be worth $30 billion to the nation over 20 years, and so ALC welcomes the Federal Government’s funding commitment to establish the three new regulators.
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Shipping reform briefings
The Department of Infrastructure and Transport is holding a series of half day information seminars on the proposed new coastal trading arrangements in Sydney and Melbourne over the next two weeks. The seminars will provide information on transitional arrangements and operation of the new coastal trading system, including matters such as how the application process will work. To RSVP, email [email protected] at the Department of Infrastructure and Transport by Tuesday 5 June (Sydney) and Wednesday 13 June (Melbourne).
SyDNEy Location: Infrastructure Australia, Level 21/126 Phillip Street, Sydney
Dry Bulk Carriers Liquid Bulk/ Passenger Carriers
Containers/ Roro and Breakbulk Carriers
Date: Thursday 7 June 2012 Time: 2.00 to 4.30
Time: 9.30 to 12.00 Date: Friday 8 June 2012
Date: Thursday 7 June 2012 Time: 9.30 to 12.00
mELBOURNE Location: 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf
Dry Bulk Carriers Liquid Bulk/ Passenger Carriers
Containers/ Roro and Breakbulk Carriers
Date: Thursday 14 June 2012 Time: 9.30 to 12.00
Date: Thursday 14 June 2012 Time: 2.00 to 4.30
Date: Friday 15 June 2012 Time: 9.30 to 12.00
A separate seminar will be held in Sydney on 12 June 2012 to discuss the tax arrangements. For more information, email Leisl Vellnagel-Dunn [email protected] or go to www.infrastructure.gov.au
moorebank Intermodal Terminal market Briefings
KPMG has finished holding market briefings for businesses interested in participating in the Australian Government’s Moorebank Intermodal Terminal Project.
The briefings were held in response to strong private sector interest from freight operations, construction and logistics businesses seeking to participate in the project.
The Government proposes to let tenders for the design, construction and operation of the IMT and will begin procurement in mid-2013, following establishment of a Government Business Enterprise in January 2013 to manage the process.
The Government’s proposed intermodal terminal will be built on the current site of the School of Military Engineering south of the M5 in the Liverpool Military Area.
A concept plan for the site was released in 2011 and can be viewed, at www.finance.gov.au/moorebank.
FEDERAL CONTINUED
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Heavy vehicle Safety and Productivity Program
The Federal Department of Infrastructure and Transport is conducting a review into the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program following a funding commitment of $140 million to the program in the 2012/2013 budget.
The program provides funding for state and territory government for:
» Rest Area Projects
» Parking/Decoupling Bay Projects
» Road Enhancement Projects
» Technology Trial Projects
As part of this review, the Department is seeking feedback from drivers on the current strategies for addressing heavy vehicle safety and productivity. As part of this process, the consultants are looking to conduct face-to-face interviews with approximately 150 drivers. If you are interested in taking part in the survey, please contact ALC.
The South Australian Parliament has passed legislation that paves the way for the establishment of Australia’s first National Rail Safety Regulator.
The Rail Safety National Law (South Australia) bill was critical in making sure that the commitment to a single National Rail Safety Regulator by January 2013 remains on track and shows the state’s commitment to leading this reform.
The National Rail Safety Regulator will help bring about seamless and safe operation of rail transport across the country, promote rail safety, and remove unnecessary red tape and duplication.
This builds on the Commonwealth Government’s transport reform program, which was endorsed by COAG in August last year, to reduce 23 state-based maritime, rail and heavy vehicles regulators to just three.
Other states and territories are expected to deliver this legislation through their parliaments with the Queensland government anticipated to pass the Heavy Vehicle National Law in the coming months.
ALC commends the South Australian government for being a vanguard in passing the legislation through both houses and anticipates the law’s commencement at the beginning of next year.
FEDERAL CONTINUED STATES
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National Infrastructure Construction Schedule
The new National Infrastructure Construction Schedule brings together information on major infrastructure projects from all jurisdictions and across the three tiers of government on one website.
The website provides information on the pipeline of upcoming infrastructure projects where governments have committed to fund construction in a single timeline. It also provides information on Infrastructure Australia’s National Priority List, as well as all planning and feasibility studies currently being undertaken by governments.
To visit the website, CLICk HERE
SA
Rail Safety National Law passed in Parliament
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Tasmanian Exporters to receive $20 million boost
The Commonwealth Government has announced details of a one-off $20 million funding package to help Tasmania’s exporters reach international markets.
The package was first flagged in March in response to the decision last year by Tasmania’s sole international shipping container operator AAA to cease operations.
Since March, Commonwealth and Tasmanian Governments have worked together to create the package which will assist the State’s exports in continuing to reach world markets.
The funding package contains three key measures.
1. Direct and immediate assistance to Tasmanian exporters through a one-off payment to help them stay competitive in the new shipping environment.
2. Investing in infrastructure improvements at the Port of Burnie to increase container handling capacity and enhance the efficiency of movements within the port.
3. Establish a freight logistics coordination team with an industry leadership.
STATES CONTINUED
Corporation’s Chief Executive Stephen Bradford said that after extensive consultation and modelling, PoMC had concluded that the fairest and most equitable means of accommodating the Port Licence Fee was to apply its recovery across all trade sectors and that any exemptions would mean a greater impost on another trade sector.
Under the new tariff schedule, wharfage fees for a loaded twenty-foot container increase by $21.10 (52.6%) to $61.20 plus GST and empty containers will increase by $5.20 (52%) to $15.20 plus GST. Motor vehicle fees will increase by an average of $12.48 per motor vehicle to $36.14 plus GST. As with all PoMC RTS tariffs, approximately 33% of each charge relates to recovery of the PLF.
The new entry options to IAP are being explored in response to feedback from some industry members who were concerned the IAP disadvantages operators who had already invested in satellite tracking technology for their vehicles.
ALC Associate Member Transport Certification Australia (TCA) has welcomed the announcement.
“The announcement by the NSW Minister, recognises the assurances that access arrangements under the IAP has helped to deliver to road managers,” said Mr Steve Golding, TCA Chair said.
“Operators who are already running under the IAP to obtain higher productivity access arrangements are regularly telling us that productivity gains have exceeded their expectations, and that they can perform the same freight task with fewer vehicles.”
TASVIC
NSW
Port Licence Fee included in PomC Reference Tariff Schedule
ALC Associate Member The Port of Melbourne Corporation has released its Reference Tariff Schedule for port fees to apply from 1 July 2012, incorporating the Port Licence Fee into its existing schedule of fees and charges.
The Port Licence Fee – which requires PoMC to remit an annual amount to the Victorian Government at a starting rate of $75 million – has significantly influenced the Reference Tariff Schedule.
In announcing the Reference Tariff Schedule, Port of Melbourne
Improvements to Intelligent Access Program Announced
The NSW Minister for Roads and Ports, Duncan Gay, has announced the start of improvements to the Intelligent Access Program (IAP) in NSW which involve providing more entry options for transport companies wanting to join the IAP.
A spokesperson from the NSW Department of Roads and Maritime Services said a small number of transport operators who already have tracking technology in their vehicles will be offered the opportunity to present their existing tracking units for assessment against the national standard and if they comply they will be able to join the program without the need to invest in different or additional in vehicle units.
The same principles will apply to business systems already established by the operator, which can now be linked to IAP providers.
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STATES CONTINUED
New industry working group to drive supply chain efficiencies
ALC and GS1 Australia have joined forces to create a new high level industry working group to improve supply chain efficiency and product traceability.
The ALC Supply Chain Standards Working Group will be comprised of industry experts from across the supply chain who will focus on better aligning the transport and logistics sector with Australian industry in the adoption of global standards for identification, information capture and sharing across supply chains.
ALC Members are eligible to be on the Working Group. Other industry members may be invited to contribute by invitation of the ALC Board.
The Terms of Reference for the Supply Chain Standards Working Group is available at www.austlogistics.com.au under the Regulation tab.
INDUSTRy INFO
Toll partners with Dematic on leading edge project
ALC member and third-party logistics specialist Toll have partnered with logistics systems integrator Dematic to implement what they say is one of the most sophisticated retail distribution systems in Australia for global sports and leisure brand adidas.
The new adidas national distribution centre (NDC), which will be operated by Toll Global Logistics – Customised Solutions, is currently under construction at Truganina in Melbourne, and is due to commence operations by October.
The NDC will include the first use in Australia of Dematic’s new RapidPick 1:1 ergonomic order picking stations, which are claimed to deliver new levels of productivity, accuracy and safety in goods-to-person order fulfilment, and can accurately pick goods at rates of 600 lines per hour.
WA
ACT
vision released for $1billion freight and people project: gateway WA
The WA government has revealed the first vision of the flyover for the Gateway WA Project Master Plan, the $1billion project which will provide a critical gateway for the effective movement of people and freight.
The project comprises Federal Government contributions of $686.4million and State Government contributions of $317.5million, $276.5million of which has been allocated in forward estimates.
It is forecasted that Gateway WA will address future transport needs of Kewdale and Forrestfield industrial and freight transport areas as well as improve access to Perth Airport. It will be one of the largest infrastructure projects ever undertaken in Western Australia.
Project completion is expected in 2017, prior to consolidation of the domestic and international airport terminals.
ACT Transport Policy Forum
ALC is pleased to support a transport policy forum in June in Canberra to discuss the importance of freight to the ACT and the surrounding region.
Transport Policy Forum – Future Transport and Logistics Role of the ACT in South East Australia is being held in conjunction with the Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport to promote debate among the ACT’s major political parties on high-level freight and transport issues.
The event is being held on Thursday 14 June at 5.30pm at the National Press Club, Barton.
Please contact ALC for more information.
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major Changes announced at the Australian Institute of Export
Following extensive research the Australian Institute of Export has announced that it will, after 55 years, reposition its events and advocacy activities under the name Export Council of Australia while retaining the Australian Institute of Export for the delivery of education and training in international trade.
The primary purpose of the change is to create a body that can represent exporters and work with other sector specific organisations like ALC to effectively engage with Government. At the same time the Council will continue to run seminars, workshops and awards programs, represent the Export Consultants Group and provide exporters with advice and information aimed at enhancing their capability and international trade performance.
This is a new beginning for what has been one of Australia’s longest serving associations. The Council looks forward to working with Government, its members and allies like the Australian Logistics Council to address these issues and achieve outcomes that will benefit Australia’s wellbeing.
Visit the Export Council’s website for more information
CLICk HERE
INDUSTRy INFO CONTINUED
Sydney’s Port Botany expansion project wins National Award
The expansion of facilities at Port Botany for ALC Associate Member Sydney Ports Corporation, was chosen over six other Australia-wide finalists as the most outstanding example of construction excellence at the 2012 Australian Construction Achievement Award in Perth last month.
The $515 million Port Botany project involved construction of 1.85 kilometres of new deep water shipping wharves, and dredging of over 11 million cubic metres of material to create new shipping channels and provide fill for the land reclamation operation. The scale and nature of the works required the development of cutting edge solutions in reclamation compaction, seismic engineering and reinforced concrete marine structures. The outcome has set the benchmark for establishing new technical standards in design and construction for future infrastructure projects.
DAFF Notice to Industry
Notice to Industry 40 has been published on the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) website:
» 41-2012 - Changes to tailgate inspection requirement for dangerous goods in containers
Under the change, containers carrying dangerous goods destined for unpacking in a rural destination will not need to be opened as part of the tailgate inspection. Rural containers holding dangerous goods may be cleared by undertaking an ‘external container inspection’ only
To view in full, CLICk HERE
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Industry People
Asciano appoints new Director, Pacific National Rail
ALC Member and owner of Pacific National Rail, Asciano, has announced the appointment of Mr Angus McKay as the new Director, Pacific National Rail. Prior to this role, Mr McKay held the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Asciano.
He joined Asciano in December 2010 as CFO having most recently held the role of CFO with the Fosters Group. He has built a depth of finance and commercial experience through a diverse 23 year career built both in Australia and overseas.
Asciano CEO and Managing Director, Mr John Mullen commented, “It is pleasing to be able to make an internal appointment and leverage the capability we have within our team. I am confident that the skills and experience Angus brings to this role, partnered with the depth of knowledge and capability within the Pacific National Rail leadership team will ensure the ongoing success and performance of this business.”
ALC congratulates Mr McKay on his appointment and looks forward to working with him in his new portfolio.
Mr Angus McKay, Director, Pacific National Rail.
INDUSTRy INFO CONTINUED
DP World Endorses new Enterprise Agreement
Stevedoring employees at DP World have endorsed a new enterprise agreement with the Maritime Union of Australia. The new agreement links productivity improvements and resultant improved levels of customer service and efficiency to wages and conditions of DP World Australia’s stevedoring workforce over the next three years.
Under the new agreement, DP World’s stevedoring employees will receive an annual increase of 4 per cent to their base wages over the life of the agreement.
DP World Senior Vice President and Managing Director Ganesh Raj welcomed the EA’s approval.
“The agreement is a good outcome for all parties, our customers, our stevedoring employees and DP World.”
“It was vital that the Agreement met our objectives of delivering increased productivity and providing high quality customer service in the face of increasing containerisation and growing vessel sizes.”
“The new enterprise agreement while meeting employee expectations on wage increases will also put them well ahead of the average Australian employee in retirement savings,” Mr Raj said.
major Transport Congress for melbourne
The Victorian Government has announced Melbourne has won the right to host the Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) World Congress in October 2016.
The event is expected to attract more than 5000 delegates to the city and generate more than $23.5 million for Victoria. The Congress will be held over five days at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Intelligent Transport System (ITS) technologies include communication, data processing and electronic technologies for in-vehicle, vehicle-to-vehicle, vehicle-to-infrastructure and mode-to-mode systems.
Australia last hosted the Congress in 2001 when the event was held in Sydney.
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AIRFREIGHT STATS CHARTS UPDATE - JUNE 2012
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ALC ACTIvITy
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PRESS RELEASES
Change to Coastal Trading Bill Recognises the Importance of Freight - 31 May 2012
Setting Sail on Nationally Consistent Maritime Safety Laws – 25 May 2012
Shipping Reforms Must Recognise Important Role of Freight – 23 May 2012
ALC Statement on TWU Claims – 16 May 2012
Heavy Vehicle National Law Needs the ‘Can Do’ Treatment - 15 May 2012
New Industry Working Group to Drive Supply Chain Efficiencies – 10 May 2012
Freight focus welcome in Federal Budget – 8 May 2012
ALC SUBmISSIONS
Productivity Commission study into Regulatory Impact Analysis – 16 May 2012
NSW Long Term Transport Masterplan – 11 May 2012
mEDIA mENTIONS
Truckies Say Coles is Pressuring Drivers - Sky News – 30 May 2012
Call for rethink on cabotage rules – The Australian – 23 May 2012
Truckers target Woolworths and Coles over safety – ABC’s PM program – 10 May 2012
Supermarket Pressure Blamed for Road Deaths – ABC News – 10 May 2012
NEW BITRE PUBLICATIONS
David Hay Scholarship Applications Now Open
Thinking of going back to study? The David Hay Scholarship may offer you all the support you need… Applications open on July 1st and close on the July 31st, 2012.
The David Hay Education Endowment was established in 2011 in honour of the late David Hay. Few in the supply chain industry achieved so much or inspired more than David Hay who was Managing Director of FBT Transwest until his retirement in December 2009, and Board member of Kalari until his death in June 2011. His long career ranks as an extraordinary success story and now, thanks to the generosity of his widow, Christine, there is a lasting legacy to his achievements.
The David Hay Scholarships in 2013 will be offered to a range of successful applicants to study any course from Diploma to PhD specialising in Freight, Logistics, Transport and Supply Chain. Successful applicants can select to study full time or part time. Details of these courses at Victoria University can be found at: http://www.vu.edu.au/courses.
Preference will be given to scholarship applicants “who aspire to advance their career in the Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport industry”. To apply, please submit the application form by July 31st 2012.
JUNE 2012
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