Intermodal Logistics Assessment - Challenges and Recommendations for ACFS Port Logistics Company

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Executive Summary
The study is focused towards the evaluation of the various challenges that are faced by the
logistics operations of ACFS port Logistics Company. The Sydney port branch of business of the
company has been considered for the study. The various challenges in regards to the intermodal
logistics management of the organization have been provided. Moving forwards
recommendations for the effective resolution of the challenges have been provided. The role of
the NSW government in resolving the various challenges faced by the organization is provided.
The implications point towards the need for better cooperation between the government and the
freight logistics organizations concerning the matter.

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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
Issue identification with logistics....................................................................................................3
Recommended Resolutions.............................................................................................................7
Involvement of Government of NSW in the resolutions...............................................................10
Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................12
References......................................................................................................................................14

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Introduction
The report is in regards to the logistics management functions of intermodal
organizations. The various issues that are faced in the logistics management functions of the
companies are identified and subsequent recommendations are provided towards resolving the
same. The selected organization for the study is the Sydney operations of ACFS port Logistics
Company. Intermodal logistics refers to the transfer of heavy goods and various kinds of
containers through the usage of more than a single type of transport vehicle. For example-
transporting containers by road and loading them to be transported by the sea. ACFS is one of
the premier intermodal logistics companies in Australia with branches located across various
Australian cities. The report is focused towards the greater understanding of the problems that
are faced by the specific logistics company in the context of the city of Sydney. The wider
impact of the logistics management functions of the organization concerning New South Wales
have been considered essentially for effective evaluation. The issues of the company in Sydney
is identified. Subsequently, recommendations are given in regard to the applicable solutions.
Moving forward the role of the Government of NSW in the tackling of the significant challenges
have been analyzed. The analysis of the issues and the evaluation of the situations that form
hindrance to logistics management are studied. This helps in the effective evaluation of
organizational logistics and aspects that are greatly connected with the same.