Hope on horizon for national transport regulation
11 Nov 2009
Source: Transport and Logistics News, 11 November 2009
The Australian Logistics Council, as well as both the road and rail freight industries, have cautiously welcomed the progress made at the weekend’s COAG/ATC meeting.
ALC is the peak umbrella body for Australia’s transport and logistics (T&L) freight industry representing Australia’s road, rail, sea and air logistics providers. The council aims to lead improvements in the efficient delivery of Australian domestic and international logistics.
“ALC welcomes the agreement to arrangements for single national regulators in rail, maritime and heavy vehicles”, said Michael Kilgariff, ALC CEO.
“It is great news that ATC will recommend a host jurisdiction for the national rail safety regulator to the Council of Australian Governments (CoAG), and that a host jurisdiction for the national heavy vehicle regulator be agreed upon.
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