Logistics Challenges in NSW

Important features of an International Intermodal
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Table of Contents
Introduction-....................................................................................................................................3
The main problems at with the current logistics network in NSW or as it applies to the city where
your intermodal is located...............................................................................................................3
How they might be resolved?..........................................................................................................6
What, if any, involvement should the NSW Government have in the resolution of the problems. 9
Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................11
Works Cited...................................................................................................................................12
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Introduction-
International trade plays a very vital role in the growth of world economy. International trade is
characterized by intermodal shipment, which can be defined by the movement of product across
the local or national boundaries via one or more modes of transportation. The assignment
provides knowledge about the logistics network challenges in NSW of Australia. It will also try
to provide the required solutions of the problems and the solutions that can only be provided by
the respective government itself.
The main problems with the current logistics network in NSW or as it applies to the city
where your intermodal is located
The logistics network can be defined as the system of operation or organization which first
design, then produce and finally deliver a commodity or a service to the aimed market by
working together (Alexander & Merkert, 2017). This process extends from extracting raw
materials to the distribution of the final commodities or services.
Geographic- Geographic challenges include urban and regional areas, where there are different
types of logistic networking problems following below:
Traffic congestion- The coastal cities of NSW, especially Sydney experience heavy traffic
congestion in the morning and afternoon, particularly at the weekends. In the city areas, there are
large volumes of traffic at the pick hours on roads leading in and out. This creates a big
challenge to the movement of commodities and services to their destination.
Toll roads- There are different toll roads in NSW. Though the toll roads are built to access the
heavy traffic congestion easily, the roads and tunnels are considered a challenge to itself in the
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current scenario of the traffic congestion problem. Actually, the toll roads cover the major parts
of the logistics network in NSW, particularly in Sydney. Most commonly an electronic tag is
used to pay for the vehicles that are going through the toll roads and then the costs are deducted
from the individual’s account. Researchers have shown that the transportation costs of any
commodities or services due to these toll costs become a barrier in the logistic networks in
Australia (Hong et al., 2017).
Road changes- In Australia road adjustments and modifications are very common to control the
traffic flow within certain areas. Sometimes it leads to block some roads, this, in turn, may create
some confusion and increase the travelling times.
Distance- The great distance between cities in NSW, as well as Australia, is an obvious problem
for the logistic companies. Again, there are a handful of fuel stations in many of the remote
roads. In particular, reaching to mine locations and the procedure of getting goods is a complex
task, which needs specialized planning, as they are located in mostly remote places. Another
problem regarding long distance logistic networks is driver's fatigue (Transport.nsw.gov.au,
2017). As the heavy vehicle drivers are required to deliver the products in a short period, it
results in a lot of stress and lack of rest during the long distance journey period. Sometimes the
road condition may cause a trouble to reach the destination.
Demographic problems: Sometime, ageing population of any country may lead to limit the
welfare of the country's economy. It is a very common problem for Australia. People continue to
work even after an age of 65 years to lead a secure life. Thus the ageing population acts as a
barrier to advancement in logistic networks. They are comparatively less efficient than the young
workforce.
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