QTLC News
Future Fuels Strategy falls short – Why buy an EV?
The Australian Government is betting on consumer demand driving the transition to lower emissions vehicles.
The Future Fuel Strategy currently out for consultation lays out the Government’s plans for...
The Future is Hydrogen
Image: Source PHYS ORG https://phys.org/news/2017-10-pursue-low-cost-efficient-technologies-hydrogen.html
The Government’s Technology Investment Roadmap - discussion paper invited industry and the general-public to consider which sustainable technology Australia...
Think Global act Local – My take-aways from CEDA 2020 Economic and Political Overview
Crumbling institutions, lack of trust and unease about our future were the key themes of CEDA 2020 Economic and Political Overview in Brisbane #EPO2020. This year the normally quiet and...
Pricing the market, Fuel tax and Road user Charges – is Australia ready for reform?
Australia faces profound challenges in managing and expanding its transport infrastructure network. Costs are increasing and revenue shrinking. Should heavy vehicles pay only for what they use? And if so,...
Funding floodgates open
The Federal Government has announced a $1.9 billion road and rail package with $650 million funding brought forward and a new commitment of $680 million.
...QTLC Welcomes new Board Member Andrew Higgins
Queensland Transport and Logistics Council is very pleased to announce Dr Andrew Higgins appointment to the Board of Directors. Andrew will bring a national research perspective and a wealth of...
Inland Rail Nation Building
To build a nation you need conviction, charisma, and a good marketing team.
The scale of Inland Rail demands this from its proponents to engage government to commit $9.3 billion...
Remote transport – ‘Hidden Tragedy’
Truck driving in remote areas is a difficult job. This is a fantastic initiative.
A significant examination will be undertaken into the impacts on the wellbeing of heavy vehicle drivers...
Air freight volumes fall in June
The latest data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), shows that air freight volumes fell for an eighth consecutive month in June, amid business...