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TRUCKING INDUSTRY STRATEGIES * Australia
* ALC seeks feedback on national supply chain 'vision' strategy
Canberra,Australia -ATN -15 January 2008: -- The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) is seeking comment on a new industry strategy designed to develop a vision for the transport and logistics sector as an economic powerhouse... The new National T&L Freight Supply Chain Strategy will be launched at the ALC Forum next month in Canberra... According to the ALC, the most critical action areas are:
· Safety — Implementing T&L 'Vision Zero' program nationally
· Investment — Planning and delivery of infrastructure to handle the growing freight task
· Leadership — Ensuring issues of national strategic importance are communicated effectively
· People — Attracting, retaining and continually developing the workforce
· Energy and environment — T&L taking the lead in environmental sustainability
· Innovation and technology - Developing an innovation culture and remaining globally competitive
·Efficiency – Ensuring regulation supports supply chain efficiency.
Following on from feedback received on the previous draft version and by comments submitted by industry stakeholders, the ALC has made substantial changes to the document.
* CSIRO’s Future Fuels Forum set to deliver report in June
Melbourne,Australia -ATN -10 January 2008: -- Emissions trading, future fuels and international oil supply are just some of the factors that will be considered as the CSIRO's newly formed Future Fuels Forum (FFF) articulates the main challenges for the nation in arriving at a secure and sustainable transport fuel mix for road, rail, air and sea to 2050... Director of the CSIRO Energy Transformed National Research Flagship, Dr John Wright, says, "Cost-effective transport underpins our lifestyles and economy. We need to start work now to ensure the sector can continue to deliver its many benefits and address its environmental impact along with other important issues relating to fuel security and supply" ... The Future Fuels Forum is designed to provide useful input to decision makers in industry and government on strategic policy and future investment, which will be articulated through the release of a comprehensive report in June 2008...
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