Logistics Management: Challenges, Solutions and Government Involvement

Running head: LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
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Table of Contents
Introduction..........................................................................................................................2
Challenges of the current logistics network in NSW...........................................................2
Solutions for the problems...................................................................................................7
Government involvement in solving the situation........................................................10
Conclusion.........................................................................................................................12
References..........................................................................................................................14

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Introduction
The freight network of NSW encompasses of several networks for roadways and railways
which are critical to providing key service aspects to the networks where main freight activity
takes place such as terminals, ports and industrial facilities. The primary discussions have been
supported with present problems of logistics faced by the transport operators of New South
Wales. In this context, the study has also considered the government regimes which are
conducive for improving the present freight system. The important issues relate to several
perspectives such as management of workforce within the logistics industry. The important
discussions have considered the main problem of network routes in Port botany. The issues
addressed in this perspective are based on several opinions of market leaders (Jiang and
Mahmassani 2014). Additionally, the study has considered contributing role of big multimodal
logistics company such as “Qube Holdings Limited, Asciano Limited and Brookfield
Infrastructure” to deal with such issues in network. Additionally, the main qualitative aspects of
the problems have mainly related to “land availability in Sydney and existing ports”.
Furthermore, some of the potential problems of the logistics have been depicted with the
presence of intermodal terminal at Moorebank situated in western Sydney region. The final
section of the discourse has included various government measures taken to improve the present
situation. These have been discussed with government initiatives like collaborative partnerships,
co-funding activities is smoothening the process. This section is also evaluated the main
initiative taken by government in improving overall rail network in NSW (Kamruzzaman et al.
2016).

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Challenges of the current logistics network in NSW
The consideration of important driving force for logistics network is based on the
interpretations of terminal points catering to the logistical requirements. As per different
assessment of present problems in the capital city of New South Wales, it has been discerned that
the intermodal services offered by the state and the port authorities are not acting accordingly
and with divisional constraints of freight network. Moreover, Port botany which is recognized as
the largest container port in Australia has to go through major challenges to maintain the growth
regime of urban system. Some of the main measures to resolute the logistical conflicts and
stakeholder interest are not aligned with container movement along the freight line. Additionally,
Port botany had the scope of obtaining greater logistical leveraged in case it was constructed in
suburbs of NSW (Jiang and Mahmassani 2014).
Figure: NSW logistics network
(Source: Savelsbergh and Van Woensel 2016)