Freight represents 5% of the retail costs of doing business in Australia.1 Freight services will need to rise to the challenge of the Australian Government's Modern Manufacturing Strategy and the $100 billion agriculture sector ambition of Delivering Ag2030.2 3 World-class, end-to-end supply chains will support Australian businesses so they can easily connect with domestic and overseas markets.
Major investment in Inland Rail, intermodal terminals and a broader integrated freight network will enable Australian producers to access global markets.
Businesses should work in partnership with government, urban communities and port operators to benefit from seamless links to major export gateways.
Quiet and zero-emission heavy vehicles and micro-freight deliveries will co-exist with sensitive land uses such as housing, without curfews or other constraints.