Article: Australian ports strategy “broadly welcomed”

Source: http://www.bairdmaritime.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8933:australian-ports-strategy-broadly-welcomed&catid=68&Itemid=59

The strategy aims to improve the efficiency of port related freight movements across infrastructure networks, minimise externalities associated with such freight movements and influence policymaking in areas relevant to freight.


“With the volume of trade moving through Australia's biggest ports expected to triple over the next 20 years, the strategy will also be vital in the future design, planning and construction of the nation's port infrastructure,” said the Department of Infrastructure and Transport in a statement.

The strategy covers both bulk commodity ports and container ports, which face increasing pressure as trade levels are expected to continue to double every ten years.


Support for the national strategy was not unanimous. The Urban Taskforce Australia and Master Builders Australia expressed concern with additional red-tape due to federal government involvement.