More Than Just An Airport: Unlocking Aerotropolis Opportunities Lachlan Benson Interim CEO Australian Logistics Council Presentation to Western Sydney Aerotropolis Roundtable 24 August 2018
The Australian Logistics Council
The Australian Logistics Council
The Australian Logistics Industry Adds more than $130 billion to the Australian economy each year. This represents 8.6% of Australia’s GDP . Employs 1.2 million Australians. Every 1% efficiency improvement boosts GDP by $2 billion .
Western Sydney & Our Growing Freight Task Freight movements in Greater Sydney projected to double in the next 40 years. Container freight moving through Port Botany expected to triple in the next 20 years. Western Sydney a key destination for a significant proportion of this freight.
The National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy Completion of a National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy is a high priority for ALC. Currently being developed, due to be finalised in May 2019 . The Inquiry that will shape the Strategy made important observations in relation to the Aerotropolis.
The Inquiry Conducted throughout 2017, guided by an Expert Panel . 127 submissions , plus face-to-face consultations. First time that whole-of-supply- chain issues examined from a national perspective.
The Inquiry & WSA Supporting papers prepared for the Inquiry made key observations regarding WSA: Will become a key freight hub; Curfew-free status will be central to attracting freight operators; Transport links and intermodal opportunities should be used to attract development; and Land use planning must ensure effective buffer zones.
If You Build It, Will They Come? No longer enough to believe that business will automatically follow the infrastructure – you have to ‘build it right’. Early delivery of enabling infrastructure must be a priority in the first stages of the Aerotropolis ’ development.
Immediate Priorities for Freight Logistics Sector Protection of freight corridors (road and rail) in and around the Aerotropolis is critical . Proactive approach to preventing road congestion in the region. WSA must remain curfew free.
Delivering Enabling Infrastructure A global freight hub requires the early provision of enabling infrastructure. Such infrastructure must be consistent with the goal of reduced road congestion within the Aerotropolis. Self-evidently, an airport will require jet fuel. Projections suggest 43 B-double tankers per day would be required to service fuel needs once operational.
Delivering Enabling Infrastructure (cont) That runs contrary to the goal of reducing road congestion – so more innovative solutions are called for. One option is to transmit fuel to WSA via a constructed pipeline from an existing port terminal to an adjacent storage facility to the Aerotropolis (with rail used as a back-up). This would prevent added road congestion and enhance environmental outcomes by removing need to haul fuel to WSA in heavy vehicles.
The Aerotropolis & Vehicles of the Future Federal Government is already examining ways to enhance uptake of electric vehicles. Aerotropolis should incorporate large scale charging facilities for use by passenger and commercial vehicles. Must also ensure roads are designed to accommodate Connected and Autonomous freight vehicles.
Thank You Lachlan Benson Interim CEO – Australian Logistics Council P. 02 6273 0755 E . lachlan.benson@austlogistics.com.au W. www.austlogistics.com.au
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