AUSTRALIA TradeCoast (ATC) has called for smarter use of road and rail freight networks to accommodate the forecast 90 percent increase in freight growth for the region by 2026.
A Freight Study commissioned by ATC has identified the need for more efficient and innovative use of infrastructure to support the region’s expected growth in freight volume.
The Study revealed there will be a 90 percent increase in freight demand to the Australia TradeCoast region by 2026.
The freight demand will comprise of a 97 percent increase in road freight movements to the Port of Brisbane.
ATC General Manager, Brett Fraser said more intelligent transport systems were a priority in meeting the freight growth for the ATC region, as well as additional and more flexible rail services.
He said with road transport share continuing to dominate, the data reinforces the value of the current investment in road infrastructure. He added it is imperative that authorities look beyond purely new infrastructure solutions and take a more sustainable and long-term view to managing road freight movements.
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