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Building a more productive and resilient freight industry

Published

11 September 2026

Topic

technology

Sectors

Logistics Tech

Geography

Australia

Source

Read at minister.infrastructure.gov.au

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Fusion42 · 11 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The Australian government is investing in the freight sector with a $52 million TRACK program to shift more freight onto rail and sea, aiming to reduce emissions, ease congestion, and boost supply chain resilience. A refreshed Freight Industry Reference Panel and new subcommittees will provide expert advice to support implementation of the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Logistics Tech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Australia’s government funding this rail freight shift creates openings for logistics providers and technology vendors to partner on efficiency gains. You should engage quickly to align with new incentives and influence the refreshed freight panel’s priorities.

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1 source · 11 Sep 2026

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