Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations in Selected APEC Economies Second Workshop, Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok, 27 February – Friday 2 March 2012 Author: Michael Kilgariff Organisation: ALC

Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations Industry/Government Cooperation and Policy Development Bangkok Workshop,27 February – 2 March 2012 No. 2

Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations Some Facts The transport and logistics industry is a significant contributor to Australia’s economy: 14.5 percent of GDP 1 million jobs 165,000 companies Australia is facing a rapidly increasing freight task: 500 billion tonne kilometres in billion tonne kilometres in billion tonne kilometres in Productivity growth for the transport sector only 0.6 percent per annum in the five years to June Bangkok Workshop,27 February – 2 March 2012 No. 3

7.7 million km2 One of the lowest, flattest & driest continents 28 times greater in size than NZ Population 22 million GDP = US$1.2 trillion 1 National, 6 State, 2 Territory & 500+ local/shire

Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations Background The Australian Logistics Council is the peak national body representing the major and national companies participating in the Australian freight transport and logistics supply chain. ALC is the lead advocacy organisation to all levels of Government and industry on freight transport and logistics supply chain regulation and infrastructure issues. The mission of ALC is to influence national transport and infrastructure regulation and policy to ensure that Australia has safe, secure, reliable, sustainable and internationally competitive supply chains. Bangkok Workshop,27 February – 2 March 2012 No. 6

Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations Objectives 1.Be the nationally recognised voice of Australia’s freight transport and logistics supply chain 2.Be the leading advocate of appropriate national regulation and infrastructure to ensure Australia enjoys the full benefits of freight transport and logistics policy development and reform 3.Promote and encourage greater recognition by Government and the community of the importance of the freight transport and logistics industry’s contribution to Australia’s economy Bangkok Workshop,27 February – 2 March 2012 No. 7

Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations Values Accountable: Committed to delivering sound evidence based freight transport and logistics advocacy on behalf of our Members. Transparent: Working within appropriate legal and governance frameworks to support the effective delivery of freight transport and logistics advocacy. Innovative: Continuously scanning the environment to leverage opportunities and information to provide innovative best practice freight transport and logistics advocacy. Responsive: Quickly responding to emerging freight transport and logistics issues to ensure Australia has safe, secure, reliable, sustainable and internationally competitive supply chains. Effective: Working in partnership with our Members and stakeholders to ensure our freight transport and logistics advocacy is cohesive and collaborative. Efficient: Efficient utilisation of our resources to ensure that our staff are supported to deliver effective advocacy and policy advice. Bangkok Workshop,27 February – 2 March 2012 No. 8

Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations Organisational Structure Bangkok Workshop,27 February – 2 March 2012 No. 9

Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations History 1.ALC was established by the Australian Government in September 2002 as a partnership between the Australian Transport & Logistics (T&L) supply chain and Government. 2.In 2005 the ALC set up its own office and employed an Executive Director and support staff. 3.In 2008 the ALC was established as a not for profit Company, Limited by Guarantee, with a Board of Directors, and Members who are the financial supporters of the Council and the ‘owners’ of the company. 4.In 2008 Government ceased funding. ALC is now funded by members. 5.In 2010 the ALC developed a new Strategic Plan to establish the ALC as the ‘go to’ organisation representing the major and national companies participating in the Australian freight transport and logistics supply chain. Focussed on: National Regulation National Infrastructure Safety Bangkok Workshop,27 February – 2 March 2012 No. 10

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Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations ALC/Government Dialogue Dept of Infrastructure & Transport recognises ALC as a key national body representing the national companies participating in the Australian freight transport and logistics supply chain. First formal dialogue was held in April 2011 Second Dialogue held in Canberra on 23 February Focus on: 1.ALC participants providing their perspective on progress with current reforms and future reform priorities. 2.The Department advising on progress with current reforms and future strategic directions. Bangkok Workshop,27 February – 2 March 2012 No. 13

Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations ALC/Government Dialogue Bangkok Workshop,27 February – Friday 2 March 2012 No. 14

Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations ALC/Government Dialogue Infrastructure Investment High-level discussion on the Government’s infrastructure investment priorities and actions, including: How infrastructure investment priorities are meeting the needs of freight in a constrained budget environment Ensuring infrastructure investment focuses on entire supply chains, not individual projects Achieving a better balance between planning, land use and freight in our cities in the context of greater urban pressures and an increasing freight task Government support for and investment in key intermodal facilities, including Moorebank Bangkok Workshop,27 February – 2 March 2012 No. 15

Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations ALC/Government Dialogue National Transport Regulation National Transport Regulators – Heavy Vehicle, Rail Safety and Maritime Safety Safety in the transport industry – role of Industry Safety Codes Air freight security How can industry and government ensure the air cargo industry maintains sufficient capacity to transport goods efficiently and expeditiously. Bangkok Workshop,27 February – 2 March 2012 No. 16

Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations ALC/Government Dialogue National Transport Productivity What actions both industry and government should be undertaking to enhance productivity. : National Freight and Port Strategies Shipping reforms Road Reform Plan Interface between logistics and the resources industry Bangkok Workshop,27 February – 2 March 2012 No. 17

Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations ALC Infrastructure Report Objectives: Analyse the merits of the freight projects identified by Govt from the perspective of their potential ability to contribute to a growing freight task. Identify the priorities of the T&L industry to provide greater clarity on the projects industry believes warrant further government investment Provide ALC and its members with an evidenced-based document they can use to lobby governments on the need for appropriate investment in infrastructure Elevate the needs of freight in the infrastructure debate, which tends to be crowded out by other infrastructure issues, such as public transport and urban congestion. Bangkok Workshop,27 February – 2 March 2012 No. 18

Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations Industry Self-Regulation Chain of Responsibility driving greater accountability across the freight T&L supply chain. Industry safety codes of practice National Logistics Safety Code. Developed by ALC as an industry based risk management Code which sets out clearly all participants’ responsibilities when they control or influence the movement of freight in the supply chain. “Reasonable Steps” Defence Bangkok Workshop,27 February – 2 March 2012 No. 19

Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations ALC Annual Forum March 2012 Industry and Government leaders will gather at the ALC Forum 2012 over two big days to discuss what needs to be done to make sure Australia can cope with the future logistics challenges. Bangkok Workshop,27 February – 2 March 2012 No. 20

Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations ALC Annual Forum March 2012 Delegates at the Forum will discuss: The national transport reforms, which are estimated to be worth $30 billion to Australia’s economy Whether Australia has the road, rail and port infrastructure in place to meet growing levels of demand The critical role Australia’s ports and shipping play in positioning Australia in a globalised market The steps that need to be taken to make intermodal freight work more efficiency and effectively Making our industry safer through a national approach to Chain of Responsibility The role of Information and Communications Technology in improving supply chains Bangkok Workshop,27 February – 2 March 2012 No. 21

Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations Conclusion The ALC is unique in Australia as it is a multimodal, supply chain focussed non profit organisation that directly represents the interests of major and national businesses in the supply chain industry. Bangkok Workshop,27 February – 2 March 2012 No. 22