Road Freight
Road Freight Sector
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- Queensland’s freight task is rising rapidly with an 89% increase predicted by 2026 (TMR, 2016).
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- The road freight industry generated approximately $3.2 billion in revenue in the same year (IBISWorld, 2015).
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- The freight network comprises of 13, 600 km of road (TMR, 2016).
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- 149, 381 people employed within the road freight sector in Australia (IBISWorld, 2016).
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- Road freight in Australia specialises in delivering time-sensitive / perishable commodities such fresh fruit and groceries, consumer goods and construction material. Road competes with rail in moving bulk commodities over longer distances (NTC, 2016).
COVID-19: Transport industry updates
- Read about the Queensland Government’s relief package to support transport operators including regional air, bus, ferry, heavy vehicle and personalised transport services.
- Read about Queensland state border access restrictions, including how to apply for an entry pass. Read the Chief Health Officer directive on border closures for more information.
- View information on changes to transport and motoring services.
- Stay up to date with the road network conditions.
- Find workplace resources for the road freight industry from Safe Work Australia.
- Read about the Infection Control Training Fund available to support the re-opening of customer-facing businesses, including transport and logistics.
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Latest Road Freight News
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