keynote address: the role of freight in the long-term transport plan for nsw

AusIntermodal 2012

Rachel Johnson

Deputy Director General

Freight & Regional Development

NSW Freight and Ports Strategy

1. Network efficiency

2. Network capacity

3. Network sustainability

Scope

NSW Freight and Ports Strategy

1. Network efficiency

2. Network capacity

3. Network sustainability

Scope

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In 2011 the gross value added for freight

and logistics in NSW was 13.8% of GSP or

$58 billion

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By 2031 the freight logistics task in NSW

will nearly double to 794 mil tonnes

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Share of the freight task by sector and

volume 2011 - 2031

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By 2031 the freight logistics task in NSW is

projected to nearly double to 794 million

tonnes

Aim of the Strategy

To provide a transport network that allows

the efficient flow of goods to their market

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Objectives

• The delivery of a freight network that

efficiently supports the projected growth of

the NSW economy

• The balancing of freight needs with those

of the broader community and the

environment

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NSW Freight and Ports Strategy

1. Network efficiency

2. Network capacity

3. Network sustainability

Scope

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1. Network Efficiency

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Case Study - Aberdeen Bridge

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Bridges for the Bush

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Improving road freight productivity

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Inter-state cooperation

NSW Freight and Ports Strategy

1. Network efficiency

2. Network capacity

3. Network sustainability

Scope

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2. Network Capacity

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Port Capacity

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Container movement by road and rail

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Fostering intermodal terminals in

metropolitan areas

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Value for money is essential in funding

infrastructure

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Bureau of Freight Statistics

NSW Freight and Ports Strategy

1. Network efficiency

2. Network capacity

3. Network sustainability

Scope

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3. Network Sustainability

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Rail Noise

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Managing intermodal terminal development

to achieve network capacity

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Questions?