WA Regional Freight Plan Several Strategic Directions laid out in the Plan Some closely related to rail, intermodal and ports development issues – these are addressed by government agencies Some are specific project-related eg road corridor upgrades Strategic Direction 8 pertains to freight research, and includes: – Off-network Access Issues First- and last-mile freight efficiency impediments fits THA – WA FLC Last Mile – 26 September1

Last Mile Issues Impediments to supply chain efficiency incurred through destination access constraints Particularly relevant to long road transport hauls Often involves older facilities in built-up areas on local roads or streets Typical example – livestock from farm to abattoir george stanley Portsid Solutions2

Impediments Load limits on local streets Requirement for staging of trailers Curfews Truck queuing on street Intersections etc george stanley Portsid Solutions3

First mile issues Similar in concept but can involve different set of constraints Rural setting significant Typical example – dairy processors sourcing daily milk from large number of farms on low standard roads and access points Inhibits the use of modern vehicle combinations george stanley Portsid Solutions4

Some sectors affected in WA Livestock Dairy Fuel Retail Grain george stanley Portsid Solutions5

Assessing the Need for analysis Variable impact between freight sectors and locations Discuss and agree on target industries Review for any previous studies in WA and elsewhere Develop a conceptual cost/benefit matrix to determine greatest benefit george stanley Portsid Solutions6

Potential scope ideas Highly consultative, strategic approach Involving: – Definition of freight task, growth potential – Mapping of geographical chains – Mapping of value chains – Identification of problem areas – Model efficiency costs and potential gains – High level capital and recurrent cost estimate – Identify non-capital solutions (ie regulatory) – Prepare CBA for future funding submission george stanley Portsid Solutions7