A new plan has been launched aiming to supercharge efforts to decarbonise Victoria’s $36 billion freight sector.
Ports and Freight Minister Melissa Horne met with more than 100 freight and logistics industry leaders on Wednesday at the launch of the Victorian Freight Plan which includes actions to help freight operators reduce emissions.
Included in the updated plan is the $8 million Freight Sector Innovation Fund to assist small and medium heavy vehicle operators trial and transition to low-emission equipment.
The fund will also expand electric-charging infrastructure to provide operators with greater access to low-emissions fuels and help them track their carbon emissions.
The Victorian Freight Plan will also support targeted investments in new road, rail and port infrastructure to support freight combinations that can move more cargo with fewer emissions.
Ms Horne said the plan would not only help freight operators cut emissions, but would make the entire Victorian freight industry more efficient.
“This will protect and strengthen Victoria’s competitive advantage, maintain our status Australia’s freight and logistics capital and support our workforce of 260,000 who keep our supply chains moving every day,’’ Ms Horne said.
To learn more, visit vic.gov.au/freight-victoria.
