Transport
It is vital that South Australia has an efficient, safe, sustainable and competitive transport system.
Improving the freight and logistics industry in South Australia, including the movement of goods to urban, intrastate, interstate, and overseas markets across all modes of transport, is critical for the food sector.
Transport and logistics constitutes approximately 14.5% of Australian GDP or $130 billion dollars annually – in South Australia it is estimated to be even more important at 17.1% of Gross State Product.
The performance of the transport and logistics system has a major impact on costs, service quality and competitiveness in Australian industry.
In particular, improvement in South Australia's and Australia's perishable food export cold chain logistics supply chain performance is critical if SA is to meet and outperform competition from other countries' supply chains. Maintaining cold chain integrity is often described as a logistical nightmare because of the many people involved in shipping products. However, getting it right will help improve South Australia’s competitiveness in Australian industry, and boost SA’s market access interstate and overseas.
Need advice?
Several industry organisations work with the State Government to develop and improve transport options for producers and growers in South Australia.
South Australian Freight Council
The South Australian Freight Council (SAFC) is the peak industry body, working with State Government, on identifying key freight logistics issues for South Australia, and developing solutions for them. Its members are drawn from all industry sectors along the supply chain, ranging from buyers and users of freight to freight service providers and Government. It covers all transport modes and activities – road, rail, sea, air and storage; as well as the interactions between these modes.
Australian Transport Council
Commonwealth, State and Territory government representatives work together as the Australian Transport Council (ATC) to coordinate all the transport and road safety policy issues across Australia.
Its members are working towards Australia having an excellent transport system, with seamless interaction between road, rail, air and sea - and between domestic and international transport.
The ATC is made up of ministers from the Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand who are responsible for transport matters. The Australian Local Government Association and Papua-New Guineas responsible transport minister also have formal observer status on the Council.
Heavy vehicles
The National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme assist with vehicle configurations and notices, inspections, supply chain compliance and enforcement and Safe-T-Cam cameras and travel times.
DTEI
The Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure (DTEI) plays a major role in developing the State’s transport strategies and logistics, as well as licencing and training.
How has the SA Food Centre helped others?
Through the SA Food Centre, businesses can access advice on:
- education and training
- innovative solutions through applied research and development – linking researchers with industry
- cold chain logistics information, including a broad suite of materials covering cold chain practices and product handling.
Who can I contact?
The SA Food Centre can help you get in touch with the right people to help with your transport issues.
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